May 10 - National Washington Day

Happy National Washington Day! Today we observe the 42nd state to join the union back on November 11, 1889. 

  

Washington officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The state is often referred to as Washington State to distinguish it from the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. 

  

Washington is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. Olympia is the state capital; the state's largest city is Seattle. 

Named after 1st U.S. President George Washington, the state was made out of the western part of the Washington Territory, which was ceded by the British Empire in 1846, in accordance with the Oregon Treaty in the settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute. 

  

In a ten-day period, 23rd U.S. President Benjamin Harrison signed legislation growing the nation by four new states. Washington would become the fourth of those and the 42nd state. During his tenure (1889–1893), two more would join the union. 

The state’s history is filled with battles for possession over land. Some between countries and others for between individuals.  

The history of San Juan Island and the battle for its possession started over the death of a pig. 

While still a territory, Washington came to near blows over an eager settler, a boundary and a potato-rooting English boar. Today it is known as the Pig War of 1859. 

Obscure wars aside, Washington’s northwest beauty is dominated by other more earth-shattering events and views.
   

Volcanic mountains and rainforests fill the landscape. The Evergreen State’s views of the Pacific Ocean do not disappoint. From whale watching and city life, there is plenty to see and do in every corner of the state. 

  

Some of the most peaceful and quiet places in the United States are found in Olympic National Park. 

One Square Inch of Silence helps to preserve and hopefully expand these naturally silent spaces on Earth. One location is marked by a single red stone along the Hoh River Trail. 

  

HOW TO OBSERVE 

  

Join National Day Calendar® as they celebrate National Washington Day. They’ll seek solitude and the best cup of joe. Discover the snowiest mountain peaks and visit the best music spots. Explore Washington’s history and find an adventure.  

  

Use #NationalWashingtonDay to share on social media. 

  

Hidden Treasures 

  

Troll’s Knoll – Seattle 

Treehouse Point – Issaquah 

Nutty Narrows Bridge – Longview 

This bridge in Longview, Washington saves lives. Squirrel lives. If you celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day, this bridge is for you.

The Childhood Express "RED" Wagon – Spokane 

  

Many parks around the country have playgrounds, but how many have a giant Radio Flyer® Red Wagon sculpture? 

Riverfront Park in Spokane has one that is also the playground. The handle is a slide! The park offers many more attractions as well. Check it out! 

  

We also observe these famous figures of whom were born in Montana of whom are still recognized today for their past accomplishments, heroics, talents, ingenuity and innovations: Alice Ball, Mary Murie, Audrey Wurdemann, Chuck Jones, Minoru Yamasaki, Carol Channing, Bob Barker, Adam West, Robert Joffrey, Judy Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Linda Buck, Kenny Loggins, Paul Allen, Bill Gates, Fred Couples, John Elway Jr. and Chuck Palahniuk.        

  

Visit the link below to see those of notable birth who were not mentioned on the list above: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Washington_(state)

Here's to The Evergreen State!

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