April 14-June 23 Clara Barton Angel of the Battlefield National Museum of Civil War Medicine Traveling Exhibit Tech Depot, 209 Hazel Street, Newport www.facebook.com/MonsterNightsNewport
The Clara Barton Angel of the Battlefield National Museum of Civil War Medicine Traveling Exhibit will begin on April 14- June 23 at the Tech Depot located at 209 Hazel St., Newport, AR.
The Arkansas Pie Festival will savor this much-loved food by hosting a competition between commercial pie makers, home chefs, and students. Judges and attendees will be able to sample pies of all varieties before crowning a people’s choice and champion baker. Pies will also be displayed and auctioned for charity. In addition to pie tasting, festivalgoers will enjoy a Pie Day 5k, live entertainment, food trucks, pie-eating and throwing contests, shopping at the Arkansas Pie Pop-up Shop, and much more. Please visit the website for a full schedule of events. The Pie Day 5k starts at 9 am, and the Pie Festival begins at 10 am.
April 25 at 6:00-9:00 pm Justice in Jacksonport 1886: Murder Trial of A. B. Chambers: James Williams is dead, A.B. Chambers was the last to see him alive. Was it murder or an accident? Only the jury can decide. This trial is based on actual events that occurred in Newport, Arkansas and were tried in the courthouse at Jacksonport in 1886. After enjoying a catered meal, guest will take part in a living history drama re-enacting this case in the same historical courtroom as it would have happened in 1886. Advance registration is required for this event. The deadline to register is 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 20th. This event is limited to a minimum of 25, and a maximum of 50 participants. This event has full accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Please call the park for more information about accessibility, menu and to register. Cost per person is $35, which includes a catered meal, drink, dessert and re-enactment.