The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.
Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
Washington Chamber’s Business & Citizen of Year Announced at the Annual Dinner(4/16/2024)-Washington Chamber of Commerce 205 West Main Street (319) 653-3272 Chamber.washingtoniowa.org [email protected] WASHINGTON, IOWA — Tuesday, March 26, 2024 The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held March 25, at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of…
Leadership Washington Tours Washington County(4/15/2024)-PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/11/24 Erika Custer – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 10th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the countryside and townships as part of County History Day. The day was led by retired teacher and local historian, Mike Zahs and Committee Member, Erika Custer (Washington…
July in Downtown Washington(7/12/2024)-What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our new home at Greiner Plaza, 120 E Main St, Suite 6A. We are thrilled to be on Main Street with some great ‘neighbors’ like Thrivent, WEDG & WCRF (and obviously, Greiner Buildings)! We will be celebrating with the whole building on Friday, August 2nd so mark your calendars…
The lowdown on Downtown Washington(6/11/2024)-What’s New Triple M Nutrition has moved! Stop in to see Maddie at her new location within Purposefully You Boutique & Home (107 W 2nd St). She’s still whipping up delicious drinks & treats on the daily for you! Jaz It Up Boutique is closing it’s doors after 18 amazing years! Owner, Aimee, has absolutely loved bringing…
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Paul Juhl (author, historian, and member of the Friends of Harlan-Lincoln House Executive Committee) will give a presentation on the homecoming of the family of Herbert Hoover, following his term as president. of the United States.
Dr. Rietveld (Professor Emeritus of History at California State University-Fullerton) will be giving a presentation on his discovery of a photograph of Abraham Lincoln lying in state which should not have existed and a conversation he had with one of the last persons to see Abraham Lincoln’s body.
Spencer Barton (new director of the Harlan-Lincoln House) will present on the “lives lived” among three objects found in the Harlan-Lincoln House’s collection: an algebra book used by Abraham “Jack” Lincoln, grandson of Abraham Lincoln, the main stairway banister, and a pair of utensil urns.
Michael Huston will present on the makers of Company C of the 19th Iowa’s colors, the general role of the color guard, their involvement in the Battle of Prairie Grove, and the experimental archaeology work he and his team preformed in remaking the colors and flagstaff.