FALL RIVER — August at Heritage State Park will feature Arts in the Park.
Here's what's happening at Heritage State Park in August:
Dyeing to Wear It: Dyeing for Fiber Art
Aug. 3 and 31, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Overlook
In this interactive workshop, each participant creates a piece of wearable art. Classes are infused with storytelling by artist Rhonda Fazio. Learn about textile history from around the region, and the world. For more information, visit rhondamfazio.com or contact dyermakerstudio@gmail.com. Space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/artFRHP .
The Genius of Lewis Wickes Hine's Photography: 'Reimagined' Paintings by Artist Sheila Oliveira
Aug. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. (on display until Oct. 14); Visitor Center
There will be a special presentation by artist Sheila Oliveira on Aug. 11. Inspired by the photography of Lewis Wickes Hine, Oliveira has reinterpreted his vision in oil paintings based on the original photos.
St. Anne's Credit Union's 29th annual summer concert, starring 19th Nervous Breakdown
Aug. 17, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., the Meadow
Get ready to rock with this Rolling Stones tribute concert! There will be music, food trucks, and giveaways. The rain date is Aug. 24.
Plein Air: Create your own art in the park
Aug. 18 and 25, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Pollinator Garden/Picnic Area
Learn how to draw (Aug. 18) and paint (Aug. 25). All materials will be provided free of charge. Presented by artists from the Greater Fall River Art Association. For more information, call 508-675-5759, Ext. 0.
'Massachusetts Votes: The Surprising History of Elections in the Bay State'
Aug. 1 to Sept. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Exhibit Hall
This exhibit highlights Massachusetts' role in shaping the nation's democracy. Featured historical documents include records related to the 1820 Massachusetts Constitutional Convention, voting rights for Native Americans and African Americans (provided they were male landowners) 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 Secretary of State.
'Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote'
Aug. 1 to Sept. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Exhibit Hall
This exhibit highlights the relentless struggle of diverse activists throughout U.S. history to secure voting rights for all American women. The exhibit was created by the National Archives Foundation.
Faces of Fall River
Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Exhibit Hall
Explore a selection of historic Fall River photographs. This exhibit features the work of Lewis Wickes Hine, whose photographs of children in Fall River cotton mills helped galvanize the nation against child labor.
Self-guided tour: Water + Granite + Gravity = Fall River
Daily, stop by Visitor Center desk
Take advantage of a beautiful summer day and walk through the park on a journey through history. This 30-minute walk connects the park's way finders. Information is available at the front desk.
Self-guided tour: People, Ambition, Hard Work
Daily, stop by Visitor Center desk
This short walking tour highlights the landmarks named for pioneers enshrined in Heritage State Park. Information is available at the front desk.
Creation Station activities
Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Lobby
Stop by the Visitor Center and grab a unique coloring sheet of moments in Fall River history. Learn about textiles and calico, or even weave a row on the community loom. For all ages.
Storywalk: 'If You Plant A Seed,' by Kadir Nelson
Daily, dawn to dusk, along the boardwalk
The lesson of this book is that you reap what you sow. If you plant a seed of kindness, it grows.
Storywalk: 'Quequechan — the Forgotten River,' by Jeanne L. Prevost
Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center Lobby
Learn about the story of the Quequechan River, the river that gave Fall River its name. This book is by Fall River native Jeanna L. Prevost, illustrated by Linda Crockett. The Storywalk project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk is a registered service mark owned by 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.
An adult must accompany children.
For more information, call 508-675-5759, Ext. 0.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Heritage State Park: New paintings inspired by Lewis Wickes Hine historic photos
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