Unveiling of the Lettes Mural and Program by Washington Historical Society The Washington Historical Society has commissioned another historically-themed mural for Washington. This mural honors the Lettes women's softball team that played at Oliver Thomas Park in Sunnyland from 1956 to 1958. The mural unveiling will take place on Sunday, June 22, at 1:30pm in the park. Several former players will be on hand to share their memories of this unique time in Washington's history. The public is invited to attend. During their tenure at Oliver Thomas Park, the Lettes drew large crowds to their games on summer evenings. Three notable players on those Sunnyland teams were famed ICC coach, Esther Torry, Lorene Ramsey, and Hall of Fame slugger Jim Thome's aunt, Carolyn Thome.
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.
