FALL RIVER – Heritage State Park is hosting Arts in the Park in August.
Here’s what’s happening at Heritage State Park in August:
Dyeing to wear: Dyeing for textile art
August 3 and 31, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Overlook Visitor Center
In this interactive workshop, each participant will create a wearable work of art. Classes will be accompanied by storytelling from artist Rhonda Fazio. Learn about the textile history of the region and the world. For more information, visit rhondamfazio.com or [email protected]. Space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/artFRHP.
The genius of photography by Lewis Wickes Hine: “Reinterpreted” paintings by artist Sheila Oliveira
11 August, 1-2pm (open until 14 October); Visitor Centre
On August 11th there will be a special presentation by artist Sheila Oliveira. Inspired by the photography of Lewis Wickes Hine, Oliveira has reinterpreted his vision in oil paintings based on the original photographs.
St. Anne’s Credit Union’s 29th Annual Summer Concert featuring 19th Nervous Breakdown
17 August, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wiese
Get ready to rock out at this Rolling Stones tribute concert! There will be music, food trucks, and giveaways. The rescheduled date is August 24th.
Plein Air: Create your own art in the park
August 18 and 25, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., Pollinator Garden/Picnic Area
Learn to draw (August 18) and paint (August 25). All materials are provided free of charge. Presented by artists from the Greater Fall River Art Association. For more information, call 508-675-5759, ext. 0.
“Elections in Massachusetts: The surprising story of elections in the Bay State”
August 1 to September 14, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Exhibition Hall
This exhibit examines Massachusetts’ role in shaping the nation’s democracy. Historical documents on display include records related to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1820, the right of Native Americans and African Americans (if they were male landowners) to vote before the Civil War, the history of mail-in voting, and more. This exhibit is on loan from the Commonwealth Museum in Boston and the Department of State.
“Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Right to Vote”
August 1 to September 14, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Exhibition Hall
This exhibition highlights the tireless struggle of various activists throughout U.S. history to secure the right to vote for all American women. The exhibition was created by the National Archives Foundation.
Faces of Fall River
Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., exhibition hall of the visitor center
Explore a selection of historic Fall River photographs. This exhibition highlights the work of Lewis Wickes Hine, whose photographs of children in Fall River cotton mills helped mobilize the nation against child labor.
Self-Guided Tour: Water + Granite + Gravity = Fall River
Stop by the visitor center counter every day.
Take advantage of a beautiful summer day and stroll through the park on a journey through history. This 30-minute walk connects the park’s signposts. Information is available at reception.
Self-guided tour: people, ambition, hard work
Stop by the visitor center counter every day.
This short walking tour introduces the landmarks of Heritage State Park named after pioneers. Information is available at the front desk.
Creation Station Activities
Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center lobby
Stop by the visitor center and pick up a unique coloring sheet featuring moments from Fall River’s history. Learn about textiles and calico, or even weave a row on the community loom. For all ages.
Storywalk: “When you plant a seed” by Kadir Nelson
Daily from morning to evening along the promenade
The lesson of this book is that you reap what you sow. When you plant a seed of goodness, it grows.
Storywalk: “Quequechan – the forgotten river” by Jeanne L. Prevost
Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center lobby
Learn the history of the Quequechan River, the river that gave Fall River its name. This book is by Fall River native Jeanna L. Prevost and illustrated by Linda Crockett. The Storywalk project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in partnership with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk is a registered service mark of Ferguson.
Where is the Heritage State Park Visitor Center?
The visitor center is located at 100 Davol St. in the Capt. Thomas J. Hudner Jr. Memorial Building.
Free parking is available in the DCR parking lot at 5 Water St.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call 508-675-5759, extension 0.
