The oldest community bank in the nation, Washington Trust (Nasdaq: WASH), visited the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square on the bank’s 225th birthday. Washington Trust first opened its doors on Aug. 22, 1800 and today is the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island.

In honor of the occasion, Edward O. “Ned” Handy, chairman and chief executive officer, rang the "Opening Bell" alongside roughly 50 Washington Trust executive leaders, senior managers and employees who will join him in celebrating the company’s 225 years of service as the oldest community bank in the nation.

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