Join the Washington School Heritage Foundation for its annual fundraising gala celebrating the history and future of the historic Washington School. The 2026 gala theme, “The Businesses of The Ville,” highlights the vibrant African American business community that once thrived in south Stillwater, with storytelling supported by local historians, the Stillwater History Museum, and OSU History students. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, and an evening dedicated to preserving this important regional landmark. 

Tickets are $100 per person. Tables seating eight are available for $2,500 and include sponsor recognition.