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Name: "John Stromberger Presents Program on the History of Washington"

Date: August 9, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Website: http://washingtonbicentennial.org

Event Description:

The Historical Society’s own John Stromberger will present this meticulously researched program on the entire 200-year history of Washington in honor of Washington’s bicentennial celebration this summer. The program will take us through time from when Washington was still prairie, through Washington’s founding and early years, all the way to present day. If you are interested in hearing a historical overview that might help you understand how Washington came to be the community we know today, this is the program for you.

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Location:

Washington Historical Society 128 Washington Square

Date/Time Information:

August 9, 2025 10:30 AM

Contact Information:

Melissa Heil, Executive Director of Washington Historical Society

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This event is free and open to the public.

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