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28
Apr
Washington County, WI

Good Reads for a Rainy Day: Stories about Washington County's Past

Gray skies and rain-streaked windows got you down? Settle in and slip into the past with these handpicked stories... A
3 min read
21
Apr
Frisby-Wagner House Washington County, WI

Legacy Underfoot: Uncovering Frisby-Wagner House's Historic 1860s Floor

After over a century of being stepped over and entombed, the original Victorian Era flooring inside the Frisby-Wagner House is
4 min read
14
Apr
Need a Spring Day-Trip? Visit these Historic Spots Near You

Need a Spring Day-Trip? Visit these Historic Spots Near You

Discover what it means to be a part of Washington County’s rich history while the spring season is in
3 min read
07
Apr
Then & Now: 7 Historic Buildings in Washington County, WI

Then & Now: 7 Historic Buildings in Washington County, WI

What if... the espresso bar where you get your morning latte was once a teeming hotel for 19th-century travelers? Or
9 min read
31
Mar
From Iron Road to State Trail: Exploring the History of the Eisenbahn Trail

From Iron Road to State Trail: Exploring the History of the Eisenbahn Trail

Picture this: You’re biking along the Eisenbahn State Trail on a cool summer’s night. Light filters through overhead
5 min read
25
Mar
Fascinating Research Found During The Plaster Ceiling Project

Fascinating Research Found During The Plaster Ceiling Project

Learning something new everyday is an old adage that really does have truth to it. While working on our most
7 min read

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