Washington Historical Society

Washington Historical Society The Washington Historical Society was founded in 1959, located in former Presbyterian Church.

📜 One week until Evening at the Museum!Learn how Jewish settlers influenced Missouri’s development from the earliest day...
06/02/2026

📜 One week until Evening at the Museum!

Learn how Jewish settlers influenced Missouri’s development from the earliest days through World War I.

👇 What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned about Missouri history?

Anyone else struggling with their garden this year? 🌱 Thankfully, the Washington Garden Club of 1945 left us some useful...
06/01/2026

Anyone else struggling with their garden this year? 🌱 Thankfully, the Washington Garden Club of 1945 left us some useful tips! 💓

Here's what they had to say for June gardening:

"1. Plant Sweet Corn.
2. Sink pots of house plants in semi-shaded spots. Do not forget them. They need water.
3. Many Lilies detest lime, and no Lily requires it.
4. Prune climbing Roses, leaving new shoots for next year's bloom.
5. Maintenance, watering and cultivating, plus removal of spent flowers, are the chief tasks of June."

Stay tuned for more vintage gardening tips this year! 🌿

Our annual Ice Cream Social will have plenty of fun toppings to try out, courtesy of Happy Apples! Which team are you on...
05/31/2026

Our annual Ice Cream Social will have plenty of fun toppings to try out, courtesy of Happy Apples! Which team are you on - lots of toppings OR no toppings? 😎

Stop by the Washington History Museum on June 5th 4-7pm to grab some FREE ice cream, play some FREE games, enter raffles, and eat some yummy BBQ!

👻 Tonight we walk with the ghosts…Join us TONIGHT at 7 PM for the Haunted Walking Tour through historic Downtown Washing...
05/31/2026

👻 Tonight we walk with the ghosts…

Join us TONIGHT at 7 PM for the Haunted Walking Tour through historic Downtown Washington.

🕯 Who’s brave enough to join Lady Elizabeth tonight? Tag the friend you’d bring on a ghost tour!

🎟 Tickets:
https://washmohistorical.org/haunted-walking-tours/

🎬 Can you guess what movie the Washington Historical Society will be presenting at Cinema 1 next week? 🍿 Join us June 5 ...
05/29/2026

🎬 Can you guess what movie the Washington Historical Society will be presenting at Cinema 1 next week?

🍿 Join us June 5 at 10 AM at Cinema 1 Plus as we dive into an Alfred Hitchcock classic!

🔎 Do you prefer classic thrillers or modern suspense films?

Tell us in the comments and tag a friend who loves classic thrillers!

Summer is here! 😎Come celebrate with us at the Washington History Museum during our FREE Annual Ice Cream Social!There w...
05/28/2026

Summer is here! 😎

Come celebrate with us at the Washington History Museum during our FREE Annual Ice Cream Social!

There will be plenty of fun games, contests, and prizes for all ages - and FREE ice cream 🍦

Not to mention, a LOADED raffle gift basket worth over $500 🤑

What better way is there to spend a Friday night?

Looking for fun things to do this summer with family and friends? 🌞 The Washington Historical Society has built the PERF...
05/26/2026

Looking for fun things to do this summer with family and friends? 🌞 The Washington Historical Society has built the PERFECT family summer fun basket & we'll be raffling it off on June 5th during our Annual Ice Cream Social! 😎

For just $5 per ticket (or 5/$20), you could win a basket estimated to be worth over $500! 🤑 The basket will include:
- Two season passes for the 2026 Washington Town & Country fair
- A $50 gift card for The Alley
- A $20 gift card for Los Cabos
- A summer membership to the YMCA + $75 in Y Bucks
- A $20 gift card for Exit 11 + a pound of Exit 11 coffee
- Board games
- Yard games
- Patriotic gear perfect for the Fourth of July
- Pickleball equipment
- Summer fun items for the whole family

Even better, there will be FREE ice cream & games here at the museum! 🏛️

Come out and join us for this awesome community event June 5th 4-7pm 🍦

Did you know that the holiday that we now refer to as Memorial Day used to be called "Decoration Day"? 🤔 To be more spec...
05/25/2026

Did you know that the holiday that we now refer to as Memorial Day used to be called "Decoration Day"? 🤔 To be more specific, Decoration Day, a holiday established to honor fallen American Civil War soldiers, eventually morphed into Memorial Day - a day to celebrate fallen service members from ALL American wars. 🪖

It was originally called Decoration Day because it was tradition to gather as a community and decorate the gravesites of fallen soldiers - pretty interesting, huh? Check out the Decoration Day portrait below! Baskets of flowers and flags used to decorate gravesites can be spotted at the bottom of the photo from 1912. 💐

Following WWI, the holiday was expanded to celebrate all fallen American service members. In 1971, the holiday we now know as Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by Congress.

Here is a small collection of images donated to the Washington History Museum Archives from local servicemen & their families.

The Washington Historical Society would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all fallen service members from our wonderful community. Have a safe and memorable Memorial Day! 💓

Want to learn more about WashMO's long history of dedicated service members? Come visit us at the museum! We'd be happy to help you explore more of Washington's history. 🏛️

👻 One week until the next Haunted Walking Tour!Join Lady Elizabeth on May 31 at 7 PM for an evening filled with the dark...
05/24/2026

👻 One week until the next Haunted Walking Tour!

Join Lady Elizabeth on May 31 at 7 PM for an evening filled with the darker side of Washington’s history.

🕯 Have you ever had a paranormal experience? We want to hear your story… 👇️

🎟 Tickets:
https://washmohistorical.org/haunted-walking-tours/

Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️ ✨️ Did you know that the Washington History Museum, first established in 1984, was or...
05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️ ✨️

Did you know that the Washington History Museum, first established in 1984, was originally located in the Jesuit Hall Building? A little over a decade later, in 1995, the Washington Historical Society relocated the museum to what was formerly known as the Presbyterian Church. Now, 31 years later, the museum continues to thrive on the corner of E. Fourth Street & Market Street.

The Washington History Museum is free to the public and is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and celebrating WashMO's vibrant and rich history.

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113 E 4th Street
Washington, MO
63090

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16362390280

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