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Historic bakery in Slinger with The Tower Heritage Center home to the Washington County Historical Society in West Bend, Wisconsin

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…

1889 Courthouse of The Tower Heritage Center in West Bend, Wisconsin

1889 Courthouse – Learn Your Landmarks

Did you know: the 1889 Courthouse is the second tallest building in Washington County?!…

5-Year ReConnect with The Tower Heritage Center

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…

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THE HERITAGE CONNECTION

The Heritage Connection, podcast of The Tower Heritage Center in Washington County, Wisconsin

Around the County with The Venerable Fire Collection (Ep. 28)

The Heritage Connection In this episode of our Around the County series, we talk…

The Heritage Connection, podcast of The Tower Heritage Center in Washington County, Wisconsin

Around the County with The Wisconsin Automotive Museum (Ep. 27)

The Heritage Connection In this episode of our Around the County series, we talk…

The Heritage Connection, podcast of The Tower Heritage Center in Washington County, Wisconsin

Around the County with The Germantown Historical Society (Ep. 26)

The Heritage Connection In this episode of our Around the County series, we chat…

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Learn Your Landmarks

1889 Courthouse of The Tower Heritage Center in West Bend, Wisconsin

1889 Courthouse – Learn Your Landmarks

Did you know: the 1889 Courthouse is the second tallest building in Washington County?!…

1886 Jailhouse on the campus of The Tower Heritage Center

1886 Jailhouse – Learn Your Landmarks

Built to be escape-proof – but was it? The most unique item in The…

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