Each Saturday in February there will be food, fun, storytelling of days gone by, singing and fellowshipping. You can come home again and experience the richness of our heritage.

On the second weekend of February each year, patriotic and historical organizations from throughout the nation join with descendants of participants and the public, to celebrate the anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kettle Creek. "We have been to tons of historical sites, lots of events and reenactments. This was without a doubt the most family/child friendly, educational, and well organized event we have ever attended!" - Pam Sutton, Jones Creek, GA

Sponsored by the Georgia Society and Samuel Elbert chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.

Features several private homes open only for this tour. Also features many churches, public buildings, museums, and other sites. Sponsored by the Women's Club, the Kiwanis Club, and the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce.

www.wwtourofhomes.com

www.washingtonwilkesarts.org

A Premier Art Show featuring original work by invited artists with "Washington Connections". Included are paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and fine-arts photography by regionally, nationally, and internationally known artists. Browse through exhibits in the heart of Washington on the Square green and some "off the beaten path". Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy local restaurants.

The Toombs House presents two living history programs yearly.

1) On the first Saturday in April the living history program focuses on an actual "spring event" in Toombs life. Research and resources are documented.

2) On the second Saturday in December the Toombs House living history program focuses on an actual Christmas event in Toombs life found in biographies, letters, and other written information.

Held the second Saturday in May and September. Antique cars and trucks cruise in to be displayed on the square. Open to the public. Sponsored by Memory Lane Cruisers. Please visit their web site at www.memorylanecruisersga.com.

Kick off your summer with some fun and games for the whole family.

Held the second Saturday in October. A celebration of plantation life in the Old South with mule contests, primitive demonstrations, food, an arts & crafts show, and fun for the whole family. Held at Callaway Plantation. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Each year on the first Saturday of November the town of Tignall and the North Wilkes Steering Committee host a Fall Festival aimed at promoting their community and their families. This family affair has lots of Food, Fun, Arts & Crafts and Live Music. Held from 10:00am-4:00pm. at the old Tignall School grounds located on Independence St. Contact Gloria Ware 706-285-2058 or Carolyn Gammon 706-285-2736.

6-9 pm in downtown Washington!

Held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving in November. Downtown comes alive with luminaries, special evening shopping hours and sales, free refreshments, and entertainment. Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants.

Held the second Saturday in December. Features a number of private homes open only for this tour. This wonderful holiday dinner and tour will be the highlight of your Christmas season. Sponsored by the Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation.

Held the second Saturday in December. Come enjoy a plantation Christmas the way the first settlers of Wilkes County experienced it.