No state fireworks ban, but Simpson recommends ‘responsible’ use
Staff ReportThere won’t be a statewide fireworks ban for Independence Day, but Florida officials are urging residents and visitors to use…
Read MoreWashington County libraries receive grant to expand America 250 book collection
Ali MorelandThe Washington County Public Library has received a $1,500 grant from Florida Humanities to expand its collection of books focused…
Read MoreWashington County TDC to launch a Revolution Road driving tour for America 250
The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) in partnership with Dale Cox of DR Historic Preservation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit…
Read More2nd annual Vernon Heritage Festival brings community together
The Vernon Heritage Festival returned to downtown Vernon on Saturday, April 25, for its second year, bringing together living history…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis unveils George Washington statue in Chipley, announces statewide history initiatives
AMBER PATINOFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Washington County on Friday, April 24, to unveil a new statue honoring George Washington, the “Father…
Read More2nd annual Vernon Heritage Festival set for April 25
The Vernon Heritage Festival will return for the second year to downtown Vernon on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.…
Read MoreWashington County Historical Society celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with quilt project
The Washington County Historical Society has been invited to represent the county in a nationwide collaborative art project marking the…
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