City of Washington, NC

Join us July 3–4, 2026, as we commemorate Washington’s 250th Anniversary with a community-wide celebration honoring our history, heritage, and the spirit of America’s first city named for George Washington! From family-friendly activities and historic exhibits to live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all weekend long. 📅 Event Schedule 📚𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏 "This River...Pathway to our Past" talk with Terry Rollins & Linda Boyer. 🛍️ Patriotic themed pick-up kits for kids, teens & adults while supplies last! 📍 Brown Library 🔎 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏 – 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒 Washington 250 Scavenger Hunt Begins! Take part in our “Where’s George?” scavenger hunt by visiting local businesses to find George Washington and collect signatures/stamps for a chance to win prizes! Scavenger hunt cards available at select locations around the City. More details coming soon! 🛍 Red, White & Blue Sale Shop participating downtown businesses! 🏛 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑 4:30–6:30 PM | Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Washington’s Museum of the Pamlico Stop by and celebrate this exciting new chapter in preserving Washington’s history! 📍 108 Gladden Street 👟𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒 🏃 8:00 AM | Founding Fathers 5K | Festival Park Registration coming soon! 📚 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Historic Preservation of Washington (HPOW) Exhibits & Presentations 📍 NC Estuarium & Caboose Park (Free) 🧊 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Cooling Station & Information Booth 📍 Harbor District Market 🚋 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Historic Trolley Rides (Free) 📬 4:30 PM | Scavenger Hunt Passports Due 🌮 6:00–8:00 PM | Food Trucks 📍 Festival Park 🎶 7:00–9:00 PM | Live Music by TrainWreck 📍 Festival Park 🎆 9:15 PM | Fireworks Finale 📍 Festival Park Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate 250 years of history, community, and patriotism in Washington, NC. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Join us July 3–4, 2026, as we commemorate Washington’s 250th Anniversary with a community-wide celebration honoring our history, heritage, and the spirit of America’s first city named for George Washington! From family-friendly activities and historic exhibits to live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all weekend long. 📅 Event Schedule 📚𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏 "This River...Pathway to our Past" talk with Terry Rollins & Linda Boyer. 🛍️ Patriotic themed pick-up kits for kids, teens & adults while supplies last! 📍 Brown Library 🔎 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏 – 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒 Washington 250 Scavenger Hunt Begins! Take part in our “Where’s George?” scavenger hunt by visiting local businesses to find George Washington and collect signatures/stamps for a chance to win prizes! Scavenger hunt cards available at select locations around the City. More details coming soon! 🛍 Red, White & Blue Sale Shop participating downtown businesses! 🏛 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑 4:30–6:30 PM | Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Washington’s Museum of the Pamlico Stop by and celebrate this exciting new chapter in preserving Washington’s history! 📍 108 Gladden Street 👟𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒 🏃 8:00 AM | Founding Fathers 5K | Festival Park Registration coming soon! 📚 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Historic Preservation of Washington (HPOW) Exhibits & Presentations 📍 NC Estuarium & Caboose Park (Free) 🧊 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Cooling Station & Information Booth 📍 Harbor District Market 🚋 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Historic Trolley Rides (Free) 📬 4:30 PM | Scavenger Hunt Passports Due 🌮 6:00–8:00 PM | Food Trucks 📍 Festival Park 🎶 7:00–9:00 PM | Live Music by TrainWreck 📍 Festival Park 🎆 9:15 PM | Fireworks Finale 📍 Festival Park Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate 250 years of history, community, and patriotism in Washington, NC. We look forward to celebrating with you!