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ReImagine the 1889 Courthouse
For over a century, the 1889 Courthouse has been an unmistakable landmark of Washington… More
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Posted In: 5-Year ReConnect, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryReDiscover the 1865 Frisby House
The future is exciting. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to the newest addition… More
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Posted In: Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Washington County HistoryEarly Success, Saving Frisby House’s Critical Historic Feature
Who knew that historic glass reflects light differently than modern glass? Or that the… More
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Posted In: Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Washington County HistoryUncovering Secrets in Historic Homes; Hartford’s Schwartz Family House
With Events & Outreach Coordinator, Bella Bussey Did you know we have our very… More
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Restoring the 1865 Frisby House (Our To-Do List)
With Architectural Conservator, Steve Stuckey Since our organization acquired the Frisby House in 2023… More
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Painting Your Historic House? Answer These Questions First.
With Architectural Conservationist, Jenna Stilwell Paint can seem like the easiest update to an… More
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Making Memories – 80s Style
On Friday, April 26th, The Tower Heritage Center hosted over 100 people at our… More
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Things You “Dough-nut” Know About the Old Slinger Bakery
There’s nothing like biting into a freshly glazed doughnut on a Saturday morning or… More
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Posted In: PodcastAround the County with The Venerable Fire Collection (Ep. 28)
The Heritage Connection In this episode of our Around the County series, we talk… More
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Around the County with The Wisconsin Automotive Museum (Ep. 27)
The Heritage Connection In this episode of our Around the County series, we talk… More
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Around the County with The Germantown Historical Society (Ep. 26)
The Heritage Connection In this episode of our Around the County series, we chat… More
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Around the County with The Richfield Historical Society (Ep. 25)
The Heritage Connection In this episode we continue our Around the County series with… More
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Around the County with The Hartford Historic Preservation Foundation (Ep. 24)
In this episode we kick off our Around the County series with Michele Price,… More
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Posted In: 1889 Courthouse, Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Washington County History1889 Courthouse – Learn Your Landmarks
Did you know: the 1889 Courthouse is the second tallest building in Washington County?!… More
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Posted In: 1886 Jailhouse, Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives1886 Jailhouse – Learn Your Landmarks
Built to be escape-proof – but was it? The most unique item in The… More
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The Heritage Connection – Episode 23: Finales and Fresh Starts
In our Season 1 finale, Bella and Justin discuss big changes coming to The… More
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The Heritage Connection – Episode 22: Season-ing’s Greetings
As a special send-off into Christmas and New Year’s, we’ll discuss some recipes, tips,… More
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Heralding in the Heritage Center’s New Era, the 5-Year ReConnect
It’s not every evening you get to step into the future. On Wednesday, December… More
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The Unravelling of Jingle Bell Sweaters. Warning: This Could Get Ugly.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you’ve received an invite in… More