Washington Trust Offers Big Apple Circus Discounts
Discounts of up to 30% on select performances offered

July 1, 2008 (Westerly, Rhode Island). . .The Washington Trust Company, in association with Big Apple Circus at Charlestown's Ninigret Park, is offering a savings of up to 30% on select performances during July 8 - 13. All 17 branch offices of Washington Trust have the discount coupons available.

"Celebrate," the Big Apple Circus' all-new 30th season production, is a soiree of scintillation with performers coming from all over the world to make it a sensation. There will be hula hoops on swinging hips, the chic British Ringmistress from the Hippodrome, party animals, hilarity on the ground, gymnastics in air, soaring ballerinas and Grandma the Clown.

Washington Trust customers may redeem discount coupons three ways: via Ticketmaster, 401- 331-2211 or www.ticketmaster.com (promotional code: TRUST); in person at the Circus Box Office at the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce; or at the Circus Box Office at the Big Top beginning July 8. For more information please call the Ticket Info Line at (800) 922-3772 or visit www.bigapplecircus.org .

The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.5 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and is the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including business banking , personal banking , and wealth management and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, southeastern Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Corporation's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.