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Newsletter Highlights:
- Congratulations to Carol Dorward from everyone in the
Washington Historical Society. Those many missions and
accomplishments earned the distinction of the 2010 Good
Neighbor award. Your time and efforts are very much
appreciated by all who come in contact with you. We wish
you
well.
- Get ready for the upcoming season. Sue Freeburg is the
mastermind behind the innovative and informative programs.
Her creative talent benefits us all.
- Mary Kerr, Education Chair of the Washington Historical
Society and founder of Time Travels in Trunks has news to
share. READ MORE
- June 23, 2010— The Washington Historical Society joined
the Washington District Library Children’s Department
Summer reading program, “Scare up a Good Book”, to bring
summer readers (grades two through five) on a mini walk
through Glendale Cemetery. Greeted by costumed guides, the
students visited four sites to witness portrayals of historic
Washington residents.
- More good news for history detectives. The Illinois State
Genealogical Society has landed the 2010 Fall
Conference
in Peoria this year. Considering most of the
conferences have
been held in Chicago, we are blessed with this
fine slate of
programs right here in River City! READ MORE
- Spring burst upon us this year with ample rain and very early
warm
weather. I am not complaining; but feel as if my ferns and
hostas
would be better suited to Jurassic Park.
Summer insinuated
herself onto the scene with evenings that... READ MORE
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