NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical Society
July 25, 2025
Contact: Dave Edmark
479-530-7241
dedmark@uark.edu

Historical Society Ice Cream Social returns Aug. 16

The 53rd annual presentation of the Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, on the lawn of Headquarters House Museum, 118 E. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. The Northwest Arkansas Old Time Fiddlers Association will provide musical entertainment.

Tickets are $2.50 for children ages 6-12, $5 for adults and $15 for families. Tickets may be purchased from historical society board members or at the gate. Refreshments will include ice cream provided by Hiland Dairy, assorted cookies, cakes, lemonade and water. Visitors may enjoy a stroll through the historic gardens or take a tour of Headquarters House Museum. A photo booth will be provided for guests to have souvenir pictures made in period costume.

This year’s Ice Cream Social sponsors are Hiland Dairy, InTents Party Rentals and the Bank of Fayetteville. The event also receives assistance and support from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Fayetteville Solid Waste Reduction, Diversion and Recycling Master Plan.

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Abundant ice cream was dished out at the 2024 Washington County Historical Society ice cream social.