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Graffiti on bricks walls in the tower of the 1889 Courthouse of The Tower Heritage Center in West Bend, Wisconsin

Making a Mark on History; Graffiti in the Tower of the 1889 Courthouse

It’s a long way to the top. To take in the view from the tower of… More

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The Heritage Connection – Episode 15: Getting to Know…Bella Bussey, Freelance writer and contributor to our blog, The Tower Chronicle

Bella Bussey is an inventive freelance writer specializing in crafting digital media content. She’s a UW… More

Original Plaster Ceiling in 1889 Courthouse of The Tower Heritage Center

Saving Century-Old Plaster Ceilings of the 1889 Courthouse

We recently had an incident where a portion of the original plaster ceiling of the 1889… More

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The Heritage Connection – Episode 14: Autumn Fun at The Tower Heritage Center

Hear details of our exciting fall calendar! You Make Our Work Possible! Community support allows us… More

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The Heritage Connection – Episode 13: Teen Academy Miniseries – Day 6 / Outreach

Don’t miss the conclusion of our Teen Academy Miniseries as our participants reflect on their time… More

West Bend Brewing Company in Washington County, with The Tower Heritage Center

A Little Deja-Brew; A Brief History of the West Bend Brewing Company

The community is buzzing over recent developments on the former site of the West Bend Brewery. While… More

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The Heritage Connection – Episode 12: Teen Academy Miniseries – Day 5 / Historic Preservation

In the penultimate episode of this miniseries, our Teen Academy participants Hannah, Anthony, and Jocelyn are… More

Historic Main Street of West Bend in Washington County, Wisconsin with The Tower Heritage Center

The Golden Age of Cinema Meets an Art Deco Palace; Celebrating West Bend’s Historic Theater

Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, King Kong, It Happened One Night…  What do… More

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The Heritage Connection – Episode 11: Teen Academy Miniseries – Day 4 / Programming

In this episode, we’re exploring the dynamic field of programming within museums and historical societies. Teen… More

Sailing on Cedar Lake in Washington County, Wisconsin with The Tower Heritage Center

Wish You Were Here, at Cedar Lake

A postcard is never received with anything but excitement. It’s impossible. There’s nothing more elating than… More

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The Tower Heritage Center

Located in West Bend, Wisconsin, we are the home of the Washington County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the rich history of our county and provide meaningful experiences and education for all.

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320 S 5th Ave
West Bend WI, 53095
(262) 335-4678

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Thursday & Friday 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 3 pm

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