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$1,000 JAckpot
Bingo, prizes, history
all in one unforgettable night!
Cost:$40 Includes 20 Game Packet and dauber - Only 100 Tickets Being Sold
Must be 18 years or Older to Play
Extra Bingo Packets Available for Purchase.
Other Games of Chance Available for purchase include: Pull Tabs, 50/50, and Raffle Baskets.
Refreshments Available for Purchase.
All Proceeds Support the Washington County Historical Society
Event Details
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: WCHS Research & Education Center (REC)48 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA
Register below or call 724-225-6740
Limited parking available.
Prize payouts, including jackpots, are dependent upon ticket sales. Prize amounts may be adjusted based on total sales for each game.
Twilight at the Museum: Yankee of the Yalu
Join us for an intimate evening highlighting the extraordinary life of Philo Norton McGiffin, one of Washington County’s most remarkable historical figures. This special program will showcase rarely displayed artifacts from the McGiffin Collection, including his Chinese Naval uniform, documents from the Chinese Naval Academy, and select personal items.
A brief historical presentation will provide insight into McGiffin’s unique role in international naval history and his enduring connection to our region. Guests will enjoy wine and light hors d’oeuvres in an elegant setting designed for conversation and reflection.
Featured Artifacts Include:
McGiffin’s Chinese Naval Uniform
Documents from the Chinese Naval Academy
Items collected during his world travels
Admission is $20 and includes wine, hors d'oeuvres, and program
Our Outreach Program Offerings
Running Of The Wools
Hall Of Fame Awards Banquet
Spirits In The Garden
Running of the Wools
For decades, Washington has had strong ties within the agriculture and farming community of the region. So much so that in the 19th century, Washington was the number one exporter of wool in the nation! These connections have been an important part of our history and also have a place in our future. This event is a fun way to showcase our region's wool and farming industry while highlighting downtown Washington's businesses, community partners, and rich history. We hope you can join us as we celebrate the importance of our farming community!
The idea for the Running of the Wools event was born at Liberty Pole Spirits when Clay Kilgore, Executive Director of the Washington County Historical Society and Sarah Collier, now the Executive Director of the National Road Heritage Corridor, hashed out an outline for the event highlighting the close relationship the city and region has had with the farming and sheep industry.
In just three short year, the Running of the Wools has grown into one of Washington County's most anticipated and celebrated events. And why wouldn't it? Nowwhere else in American will you find sheep racing down Main Street, cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
Spirits in the Garden
Spirits in the Garden is a garden party that will combine distilled spirits from local distilleries, wineries and breweries with the spirits of Washington County’s past. Interpreters will be representing Madeleine, who is considered the first lady of Washington.
Hall of Fame Awards Banquet
The Washington County Historical Society is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet. This event honors those of our Washington County community whose achievements have epitomized excellence and honors historical figures whose legacy has shaped the history of the County.
The Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet event honors those of our Washington County community whose achievements have epitomized excellence and honors historical figures whose legacy has shaped the history of the County.
Lets Preserve History Together!
