Though Chipley wasn’t in the path of totality and full view for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, locals and visitors still dropped by the Washington County Public Library branch on Highway 90 to catch a glimpse.
Viewers donned special gazes and gazed at the sky from the Chipley branch parking lot, joining many other spectators across the world.
The Library hosted the watch party, as well as family activities inside.
David Elmo, 8, puts on special glasses to view the solar eclipse at the Washington County Public Library branch in Chipley on April 8. David is from Georgia and was visiting during spring break. [COLLIN BREAUX | The News]
David Elmo, 8, puts on special glasses to view the solar eclipse at the Washington County Public Library branch in Chipley on March 8. David is from Georgia and was visiting during spring break. [COLLIN BREAUX | The News] Local Peggy Rosario views the solar eclipse at the Washington County Public Library branch in Chipley on April 8. [COLLIN BREAUX | The News] Washington County Public Library Director Renae Rountree views the solar eclipse Chipley branch on April 8. [COLLIN BREAUX | The News]
By Staff Report
Jim Saunders