Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site hosts egg hunt April 8

Jefferson City, MO - Visit Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site on Saturday, April 8 for an “eggscellent” opportunity for kids to get out of the house and have some fun.

At 11 a.m., children up to age 10 are invited to hunt for more than 1,500 candy-filled eggs. Children will be divided into four age groups during the hunt, and prizes will be awarded after the hunt. The event is free and open to the public, and participants are asked to bring their own baskets or bags.

For information about the hunt, call the park office at 573-748-5340. Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is located at 312 Dawson Road in New Madrid, Missouri.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.