Event Types: Education

An award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world.

Join the Washington Art Association for an exciting Pop-Up Art Sale featuring works from 8 talented artists! Explore a variety of pieces, all commission-free, offering a unique opportunity to support local art. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or looking for a special piece to add to your collection, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to meet the artists and purchase beautiful art directly from them!

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WAA is passionate about arts education. Whether you are an experienced artist or a novice, WAA offers a range of opportunities for creative exploration. We provide a nurturing place for people of all ages to develop their skills and explore new artistic directions with classes in painting, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, and more.

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In an immersive forest setting with no locks, keys or clocks, Wigwam Escape’s thematic puzzles challenge game players to hunt, find water and prepare food similar to how Native people did for thousands of years prior to European contact. The Institute for American Indian Studies, proudly presents a new way to interact with history, a themed escape room, Wigwam Escape.

Our museum’s mission is to “preserve and educate through discovery and creativity the diverse traditions, vitality and knowledge of Native American cultures”. We chose an escape room setting as an interactive and captivating way to educate the public about how pre-contact Native peoples lived within their environment over 500 years ago. This hand-on experience of history is demonstrated through a series of custom puzzles and hand crafted set, complete with a full sized traditionally sourced wigwam.

The full experience is 90 minutes in the museum’s Research Center. This includes a pre-game orientation, the one hour escape room centerpiece, and post-game popcorn snack and discussion when your team returns to the 21st Century. The game is set for 3 to 7 players and the cost is $25 per person, or $20 for our museum members or students.

More than just a game, Wigwam Escape is built to teach through experience and foster dialogue in a game that’s dynamic, challenging and entertaining. Visit Wigwam Escape for this must-do team building experience for friends, families and co-workers.

For more information or to book your escape room, go to: wigwamescape.org.

Come view our new exhibit on the experiences of Helen Wersebe, World War II Army nurse. The Gunn Museum is fortunate to have in its collection over 200 letters written to and from Washington resident Ms. Wersebe. These letters share her life as a deployed Army Nurse stationed in the Pacific during World War II.

Museum Hours:

Thursday & Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 10-3

Please note: The exhibit is located on the second floor and it not handicap-accessible.

Enjoy the spectacular fall colors at Johnson Farm Preserve. Join SRA’s Executive Director for a walk around Johnson Farm Preserve and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn across the landscape.

“The Future of United States Domestic and Foreign Policy,” A Two-Part Braver Angels Parliamentary Debate Series

Join us for two enlightening evenings of civil discourse at the Gunn Memorial Library sponsored by the Washington Eagle. These debates will explore crucial issues shaping our nation’s future. Using the unique Braver Angels parliamentary format, these debates encourage active participation, ensuring all voices are heard while maintaining respectful dialogue. Participants will have an opportunity to speak, ask questions, and engage in constructive disagreement, fostering a deeper understanding of complex issues facing our country.

Part 1 – Domestic Policy Resolution (October 17): “Resolved: The private sector, not the federal government, should be the primary driver and funder of the green technology revolution in the United States.”
Part 2 – Foreign Policy Resolution (October 24): “Resolved: The United States should significantly reduce its role as ‘world policeman’ and focus primarily on domestic concerns and regional alliances.”

Whether you’re a passionate citizen, a policy enthusiast, or simply curious about different perspectives, these debates offer a platform for thoughtful exchange and learning. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant, democratic discussion on the future of American policy. All are welcome. Join us in bridging divides and strengthening our community through respectful dialogue.

Registration is required at gunnlibrary.org.

WAA is passionate about arts education. Whether you are an experienced artist or a novice, WAA offers a range of opportunities for creative exploration. We provide a nurturing place for people of all ages to develop their skills and explore new artistic directions with classes in painting, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, and more.

View current class offerings