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5 Essential Businesses of Historic Big Cedar Lake
Sitting at 4 miles long and covering 937 acres, Big Cedar Lake is the… More
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Posted In: Washington County HistoryThe Story of the 1886 Jailhouse – One of Wisconsin’s Most Famous Historic Buildings
Standing on the hill of West Bend’s 5th Avenue is a building with more… More
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Inside the Historic Craft of Leather Making & Amity Leather Company
Did you know?… Leather making is one of mankind’s earliest crafts. The artistry of… More
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Do you Know the Best Times to Visit Historic Sites in Washington County?
Looking for a day trip to explore history during peak seasons? Discover what it… More
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Historic Washington House: The Everlasting Gathering Place
Can you envision a place where professionals, socialites, & storytellers alike tend to gather?… More
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A Victorian Painter’s “Top 4″ Essentials: Color Schemes, Brushes, Pigments & Terms
They wouldn’t leave the house without ’em! At a time when everything was done… More
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Volunteers Uncover History Behind Modern Updates in Historic House
In with the old… out with the new. Everyone loves the feeling of uncovering… More
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Posted In: 1886 Jailhouse, Historic Building Preservation, Historic Landmarks, Washington County HistoryHave You Seen These 6 Hidden, Historic Details in Wisconsin’s 1886 Jailhouse?
The 1886 Jailhouse is one of the region’s most famous historic buildings. And it’s… More
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Posted In: Washington County History
A Year of Photos: Celebrating Washington County’s Historic Places & Cultural Heritage
What a year! Reminiscing on 2024’s impact, here’s a collection of photos from the… 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