Washtenaw County Bicentennial

July is National Park and Recreation Month, and as Washtenaw County honors its 200th anniversary, its park system—which celebrated its own 50th anniversary in 2023—is showcasing how public spaces serve as vital community infrastructure rather than just places for leisure. Rhonda Bouma is Deputy Director of Operations for the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. She joined Rebekah Warren to talk about what the county's park service has achieved and what it has planned for the future.

As part of its bicentennial celebration, Washtenaw County is holding a free youth rodeo on Friday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As Washtenaw County marks 200 years since its founding, one local production is bringing an even earlier chapter of American history to life. The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre is staging the Tony Award-winning musical "1776" — telling the story behind the signing of the Declaration of Independence. WEMU’s John Stockwell takes us from the rehearsal room to opening night and explores how the past continues to resonate today.

A crowd of local officials and community leaders were among those who attended Monday night’s Washtenaw State of County Address. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw’s inaugural State of the County Address will be presented tonight. It coincides with the official kickoff of the county’s bicentennial celebration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

County officials are finalizing preparations for Washtenaw’s Bicentennial kickoff celebration next month. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

2026 is Washtenaw County’s bicentennial, and work has begun for the celebration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Katie Scott has been re-elected as chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Justin Hodge has been re-elected vice-chair. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.