May Preservation Month
2025 Featured Historic Properties - Jackie’s Field & 3rd St. Historic District
The Washburn Heritage Association mission is to enrich the experience of living in our community by telling compelling stories and preserving the historic buildings and culture in the Washburn area.
All Month
Walking or driving tour of Washburn’s historic buildings. Brochures listing the nine historic buildings/sites available at Washburn Chamber of Commerce.
Thurs., May 1 - 12:30am
Proclamation by Mayor Mary Motiff
Location: Washburn City Hall
Fri., May 23 - 1pm
Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for Preserving Heritage: Susan Lince and John Hopkins, Artists Squared Studios and Gallery, Artists on the Byway, Bumble Bee Garden
Location: Artists on the Byway
Washburn Heritage Day! May 24, Saturday 10am to 3pm
Celebrate and Learn about Third Street Historic District and Jackies’ Field: A Family Event
Location: Jackies’ Field East 300 North 3rd Avenue East
11am & 1pm: Walking Tour of DuPont Historic Homes lead by Lucille Sells, Architect and history buff
11am: Pickleball Clinic for adults and youth at pickleball courts onThird Street (paddles and balls provided)
Noon: Candy Cannon
Noon-2pm: Music
2pm: Presentation - Who was Jack Peterson? Presented by Family members of Jack
All day: Food truck, Free popcorn and s’mores. Vintage games - Stick ball, jacks, marbles, pick up sticks, croquet.
Tables will be available. Consider bringing a chair.
