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PRESCOTT, Arkansas — Join the Nevada County Depot & Museum and the Early Arkansaw Reenactors Association for the 5th annual Prairie D’Ane Rendezvous, open to the general public on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Take a stroll through time and experience life in early 19th century Arkansas with authentic demonstrations and crafts. For details or directions, call the Depot at 870-887-5821 or visit TheDepotMuseum.org.
Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the lifestyles of pioneer Arkansans and learn about life during the territorial era. Reenactors wear period clothing using only the tools and supplies available in the early 19th century. There will be demonstrations highlighting traditional craftsmanship and skills such as weaving, flint knapping, and knife throwing.
Prairie D’Ane is an 800-acre tract of a large natural prairie. The entrance is located at 2243 Highway 19 North in historic Prescott, Arkansas, and is accessible from exit 46 on I-30. This National Register site was the location of a four-day Civil War battle in April 1864. The Prairie D’Ane Battlefield is maintained by the Nevada County Depot Museum, which hosts reenactments and other living history events at the location year round.
The Nevada County Depot Museum is a 501(c)3 humanities organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Nevada County and Southwest Arkansas. For more information about this or other events, call 870-887-5821, visit TheDepotMuseum.org, or email TheDepotMuseum@gmail.com.
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