NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical Society
July 28, 2023
Contact: Dave Edmark
479-521-4681
dedmark@uark.edu

Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social returns on Aug. 19

This year’s Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social features musical entertainment from the band Jumpsuit Jamey and the Can’t Wait to Play Boys. The 51st annual presentation of the event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, on the lawn of Headquarters House Museum, 118 E Dickson St. in Fayetteville.

Tickets are $2.50 for children ages 6-12, $5 for adults and $15 for families. Tickets may be purchased online at bit.ly/wchsicecream, 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.

“Last year was our first Ice Cream Social after a two-year absence during the pandemic,” said Debbie Groom, WCHS ice cream social chair. “We had an enthusiastic turnout of visitors last year and we are looking forward to seeing the community visit us again.”

This year’s Ice Cream Social sponsors are Hiland Dairy, InTents Party Rentals and the Bank of Fayetteville. The Ice Cream Social 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.

With attached photo:
Jumpsuit Jamey and the Can’t Wait to Play Boys