Arkansas volunteers will team up with the Civil War Trust to aid in the maintenance and restoration of battlefields and historic sites on Park Day, Saturday, April 1, according to a news release.
In Southeast Arkansas, volunteers may sign up at the following locations:
Camp White Sulphur Springs Confederate Cemetery, Pine Bluff, 8 a.m. April 1; Contact: Doyle Taylor at jayfinis@cablelynx.com .Volunteers will help with trash removal and landscaping, including raking leaves and removing tree limbs.
Jenkins Ferry Battlefield State Park, Sheridan, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8. Contact: DeeLois Lawrence at deemlawr@aol.com . Volunteers will landscape, remove trash and clear brush. Drinks will be provided. (Note: This Park Day site is holding its event on a different day.)
Park Day is a nationwide effort that includes more than 130 historic sites in 30 states. Thousands of volunteers across the country will participate as Park Day celebrates its 20th year, according to a news release.
Volunteers interested in participating in Park Day are encouraged to contact the individual sites. Activities are mostly outdoor jobs that range from raking leaves and collecting trash to painting signs and gardening. Volunteers will receive T-shirts, and some sites will provide lunch or refreshments. A local historian may also be on hand to detail the park’s significance.
For a complete list of participating Park Day sites, visit Civilwar.org/parkday.