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Crowds at the 1927 dedication ceremony at The Tower Heritage Center

Building the Washington County Veterans’ Plaza

If you look out the northeastern-facing windows in the courtroom of the 1889 Courthouse Museum, you’ll… More

The Hartford Fire Department in front of the Schwartz Ballroom

From Hooks and Ladders to Engines and Bells

Composed of 60 paid-on-call volunteers, the Hartford Fire and Rescue Department responds and provides aid to… More

Kewaskum's Main Street

A Walk Down Main Street of Historic Kewaskum

Welcome to Kewaskum, the small town in Washington County known as the gateway to the Northern… More

1912 Kissel Factory in Washington County, Wisconsin

Remembering The Kissel Car Company

Washington County was home to the highly innovative and reputable Kissel Car Company, originally spelled ‘Kissel… More

Schmahl Log Home in Early Washington County, Wisconsin

3 Ways to Fund Preservation of Your Historic Home

“Building preservation sounds expensive…” A phrase all too common when historic home owners, especially those new… More

1911 Enger Kress Pocket Book Co in West Bend, Wisconsin

The Enger-Kress Pocketbook Co.

One of the most prominent early industries of Washington County, The Enger-Kress Pocketbook Company, vastly impacted… More

1900 Main Street Intersection in Early Washington County near Slinger, Wisconsin

A Walk Down Main Street of Historic Schleisingerville

More than a century ago, the village of Schleisingerville was a quaint and charming community of… More

Newspaper employees bundling papers in 1929 in Washington County, Wisconsin

The Beginnings of the Press in Washington County

Today, it has seldom been easier to find out what is going on in the world…. More

Cream City Brick Myths Jailhouse West Bend Wisconsin 1886

2 Cream City Brick Myths That Every Historic Building Owner Needs to Know

If you think that Cream City bricks were made only in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then we’ve got… More

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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Saturday 7 am – 1 pm

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