June is the season for wedding bells! Ever wonder WHY we throw garters, clink glasses, choose bridesmaids or have the groom stand on the right? Discover the quirky, fascinating, and sometimes hilarious beginnings of our American wedding traditions. In this 40-minute presentation, former Washington District Library children’s clerk and marketing manager, Mary Penn will give us all of the history of wedding traditions. If you missed this presentation in January at the Washington Historical Society, you’ll now get to see it without going out in sub-zero temps and slogging through snow! If you already saw it in January, that was just the practice run. You’ll learn a few more things during this expanded rerun that weren’t included in, what we’ll call, the wedding rehearsal! Men will enjoy the silliness too – promise. We’ll have a tea room atmosphere and treats, so invite a friend and share the smiles! Our Speaker Series is from 1-3PM every fourth Monday of the month. Refreshments will be available and you do NOT have to be a Five Points member to come to our speaker series. Check out our next speaker we have coming later this summer.
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.
