Central Illinois Gold Star Families is a 501c3 not for profit organization that provides compassionate support to those who have lost a loved one in service to our country through the Armed Forces. We include all family members representing all conflicts, all branches of service and all circumstance of death.
Our mission is to provide honor, hope and healing to survivors through remembrances of our fallen heroes by coming together for various events.
For more information visit cigoldstar.org.
Ongoing Programs & Features
Bicentennial History Exhibit – On display July 13th – August 24th, 2025 at Five Points Washington
Bicentennial and historical images will be exhibited by the Washington Historical Society on the Community Gallery Wall at Five Points Washington. The carefully curated photographs selected for this exhibit give a unique insight into events, people, and places from Washington’s past. The selected photographs span the last 150 years of Washington’s history and feature community events and everyday life in Washington.
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is Señorita Mariposa By Ben Gundersheimer and will be displayed through Tuesday, September 30th.
