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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... A

28 Apr 2026

3 min read

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

21 Apr 2026

4 min read

Apr

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

14 Apr 2026

3 min read

Apr

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

07 Apr 2026

9 min read

Mar

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

31 Mar 2026

5 min read

Mar

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

25 Mar 2026

7 min read