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May
Vivian's Big Cedar Lake Resort in West Bend, Wisconsin

5 Essential Historic Businesses on Big Cedar Lake

Sitting at 4 miles long and covering 937 acres, Big Cedar Lake is the largest lake in Washington County. In
5 min read
19
May
The Tower Heritage Center

Exciting Member Benefits at The Tower Heritage Center

Have you heard? You now have a new way to connect with Washington County’s history - all while enjoying
3 min read
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

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