The Tower Heritage Center
Preserving Washington County's Historic Places & Cultural Heritage

Featured Stories

22
Dec
A Victorian Washington County Christmas Told Through Newspaper Clippings

A Victorian Washington County Christmas Told Through Newspaper Clippings

And above all the bustle, you'll read... Take a leisurely "scroll" through a time when communication
4 min read
18
Dec
7 Historic Photos of Washington County During the Holidays

7 Historic Photos of Washington County During the Holidays

Before twinkling lights illuminated downtowns and inflatable Frostys ornamented front lawns, Christmas in Washington County looked very different. While some
4 min read
16
Dec
Spring Homeschool: 250 Years of American History

Spring Homeschool: 250 Years of American History

Take a hands-on journey through 250 years of history! This engaging homeschool series brings history to life through storytelling, interactive
1 min read
11
Dec
5 Snowy Winter Stories from Washington County's Early History

5 Snowy Winter Stories from Washington County's Early History

Washington County winters have always been full of grit, creativity, and unforgettable stories. From mail delivery on skis to the
4 min read
24
Nov
Historic West Bend Theater - The Bend

The History of The Bend Theater: West Bend’s Art Deco Movie Palace

In the center of West Bend's historic downtown stands one of the city's most iconic landmarks
6 min read
24
Nov
Richfield Cow Testing Association in Washington County, Wisconsin

How Washington County Helped Build Wisconsin’s Dairy Legacy

In early Washington County, dairy was considered the greatest agricultural resource, and fittingly, Wisconsin was the greatest producer of dairy
5 min read

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