Jones Park is having a Living History Teach Workshop on Saturday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Registration for this program begins on Monday, September 13.  Teachers are able to earn CPE credits for no charge at this event and learn about the lives of Civil war soldiers.

Teachers and visitors of all ages can receive hands-on training by authentically outfitted re-enactors to learn about the lives of Civil War soldiers and civilians. Jones Park is an official Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider for the state of Texas and this free program is offered to teachers to earn CPE credit. Be “inducted” into the army and spend the morning learning about the drills, weapons, camp gear, and other activities of a regular soldier. Stay and enjoy a lunch prepared by the army cook! Reservations are required and begin Monday, September 13.

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, a Harris County Precinct 4 facility under the leadership of Commissioner Jerry Eversole, is located at 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble. All programs are free of charge and open to the public. Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, religion, national origin or physical ability. For more information on the park or any of its programs, call (281) 446-8588 or visit the Jones Park Web site at www.hcp4.net/jones.