Main Menu

Living History

7/1/2023 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

Petroglyph Tour – 2 p.m. at Petroglyph Site

Washington State Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community who created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short walk on a covered walkway with interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features.

Historical Fabric Making – 4 p.m. at Pool

Learn about how clothing was made by hand in the 1800s, from start to finish.

Life in the 1800s – 7 p.m. at Campground Amphitheater

Get a sneak peek into what everyday life was like for a person living near Washington State Park in the 1800s. See some of the clothes people might have worn, food they might have eaten, beliefs they might have held, and some of the tasks they might have had. Enjoy the presentation as staff bring history to life.

Event Time: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Click here to read the news release.

Washington State Park is located at:

13041 State Highway 104, De Soto, MO | 636-586-5768

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs