Upcoming Events
May
5
Wed
The 1886 Jailhouse, designed by E.V. Koch of Milwaukee, was home to the Washington County sheriff, his family, and county prisoners in eight cells from 1887 to 1962.
This is a guided tour and lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Space is limited to 5 people per tour, and reservations are strongly recommended.
Contact Justin Agar-Pratt at 262-335-4678 or justina@thetowerheritagecenter.org to book your tour.
Jun
4
Fri
Jun 4 @ 12:00 pm – Aug 27 @ 2:45 pm
Constructed in 1856, it was here that the Sisters of St. Agnes managed one of the first schools in Washington County, educating children of all denominations. Within the fieldstone rectory of Father Casper Rehrl, the exhibit “From Mound Builders to Church Builders” highlights the triumph of survival over inexperience on the Wisconsin frontier.
Space is limited to 4 people per tour, and reservations are required. Masks are not required. We encourage you to follow CDC guidelines as they pertain to your specific situation. Admission is free for members and $5.00 per person for non-members.
Contact Justin Agar-Pratt at 262-335-4678 or justina@thetowerheritagecenter.org to book your tour.
Please note: This tour does not include access to the convent as this is a private residence. Guests will be able to enter Father Rehrl’s rectory.
Aug
18
Wed
Aug 18 @ 11:00 am – Aug 29 @ 5:00 pm
Neighbors Past and Present: The Wisconsin German Experience is a traveling exhibit presented by the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies at UW-Madison. This 14 panel exhibit explores German migration and settlement in Wisconsin, questions of ethnicity and identity in newly forged communities, and the cohesiveness of these communities over the decades, especially in times of economic crisis or war.
If you are visiting Germanfest, why not continue a block west on 5th Avenue and get out of the heat? Follow the German Heritage Trail signs along 5th Ave. to the 1889 Courthouse Museum to enjoy the exhibit free with admission or membership as well as the rest of the Courthouse Museum (and our air conditioning and bathrooms)!
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