4th of July Family Picnic in the Presidential Park

On Tuesday, July 4 th, the William J. Clinton Presidential Center will be holding its first annual “Family Picnic in the Presidential Park”. In celebration of our nation’s 230th birthday, the Clinton Library is offering free admission and extended hours. In addition to free admission, the Clinton Center is encouraging families and their pets throughout the state to come and picnic in the presidential park with food, games and music that will be available.

“We want families across Arkansas to see the presidential park as a fun and inviting place where they can relax and enjoy the many different views and attractions,” said Stephanie Streett , Executive Director for the William J. Clinton Foundation.

Food vendors will be on site selling snow cones, hot dogs, hamburgers, Hillary’s chocolate chip cookies and more.

In addition to food, the Clinton Center will also have several lawn games set up throughout the park for visitors to play, such as croquet, horseshoes, frisbees, badminton and more.

Throughout the day inside the Clinton Library will be special appearances by presidential re-enactor, Niel Johnson, who will portray our nation’s thirty-third president, Harry Truman. Mr. Johnson will re-live the issues and decisions of President Truman and his administration beginning at 10:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m , all inside the Garden View Room.

The Clinton Library opens at 9:00 a.m. and will stay open until 6:00 p.m. , one hour later than usual. In addition to the picnic, families can take advantage of the library’s newest attractions: the audio tour given by President Clinton and a special exhibit entitled - Happy Trails: Cowboy Heroes of the Silver Screen.

Additionally, Sturgis Hall, home of the University of Arkansas Clinton School will be open for tours beginning at 9:00 a.m.

The Clinton Museum Store located in the heart of the River Market is the place for memorabilia and merchandise to celebrate Arkansas ’ favorite son and will be open on the 4 th of July from 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.clintonfoundation.org .