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Jun
The Reading Room
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Our team is passionate about continuing stories and activating historic places to forge meaningful connections across generations. You can join in preserving our community's history by becoming a member.
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02
Jun
Local Stories & Summer Programs
Remembering West Bend's Historic Washington House
The Historic Washington House in West Bend, Wisconsin, is one of the
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26
May
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
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19
May
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
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28
Apr
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...
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21
Apr
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
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