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5 Ideas to Make the Most of Your Membership with The Tower Heritage Center
Have you fallen into the ‘vanilla latte’ trap? Ordering mug after mug – not… More
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Posted In: PodcastThe Heritage Connection – Episode 16: Mr. Kennedy Goes to Washington (County)
Did you know that John F. Kennedy visited West Bend, Wisconsin, in February 1960?… More
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Posted In: Historic Building Preservation, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryFascinating Research Found During The Plaster Ceiling Project
Learning something new everyday is an old adage that really does have truth to… More
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The Heritage Connection Announcement
Hello, Heritage Connection listeners! We wanted to give you an update on the status… More
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Posted In: Historic Building Preservation, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryMaking 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… 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… More
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Saving Century-Old Plaster Ceilings of the 1889 Courthouse
We recently had an incident where a portion of the original plaster ceiling of… 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… 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… More
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Posted In: Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryA Little Deja-Brew; A Brief History of the West Bend Brewing Company
With Bella Bussey, Events & Outreach Coordinator While demolition of the West Bend Brewery… 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… More
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Posted In: Historic Building Preservation, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County HistoryThe 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… … 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… More
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Wish You Were Here, at Cedar Lake
A postcard is never received with anything but excitement. It’s impossible. There’s nothing more… More
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The Heritage Connection – Episode 10: Teen Academy Miniseries – Day 3 / Curating
As we continue our Teen Academy Miniseries, we’re exploring the exciting world of exhibit… More
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The Washington County Fair Through the Decades
Blue Ribbons. Cotton Candy. Amusement Rides. Summer Heat. The Washington County Fair is a… More
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The Heritage Connection – Episode 9: Teen Academy Miniseries – Day 2 / Oral History
As we continue our Teen Academy Miniseries, we dive into the captivating world of… More
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Posted In: Historic Landmarks, Washington County Historical Society Archives, Washington County History7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘The Spirit of the American Doughboy’
Walking down towards the intersection of Poplar and 5th Avenue stands a brass statue… More