Home School at the Museum: History of the Holidays
Tower Heritage Center 320 S. 5th Ave, West Bend, WI, United StatesWhy do we decorate trees in December? What is a menorah, and how is it different... More
Why do we decorate trees in December? What is a menorah, and how is it different... More
How was the jailhouse restored? Join Steve Stuckey, former architectural conservator of George Washington’s Mount Vernon... More
Compare cameras and photography methods from the past and make your own camera obscura, one of... More
Settle in and get cozy for a look back at Washington County winters of the past.... More
Find out what life was like for children in Washington County during the second World War.... More
Explore the horrific events of August 1855 when George DeBar was lynched for the alleged murder... More
For centuries, plaster was used as the primary material for walls and ceilings in buildings. But... More
Explore the ways life changed in the Washington County Jailhouse for the children of Washington County... More
Are you interested in investigating your family's history but don't know where to start? We're here... More
"One, Two, Three, FAWH!" Explore the twelve-hour recording session that yielded Please Please Me and would... More
Dig out your family treasures, dust them off, and bring them to Show & Tell with... More
Learn courtroom basics and participate in a mock trial. This program is best suited for 8-11... More
At the end of 2022, Washington County transferred ownership of the 1889 Courthouse Museum, 1886 Jailhouse... More
"Meet" the six members of the most recent class of inductees to The Achievement Hall of Fame... More
Learn the ins and outs of tracing your family history with our special guest Joan Hepp.... More
Our biggest annual fundraiser is back. This year, we've got the experts at Quizmaster Trivia running... More
Learn Wisconsin's history through the state signs and symbols and celebrate our state's 175th birthday! This... More
The artifact collection at The Civil War Museum of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is filled with objects that... More
Downtown West Bend is full of history and charm. Join us for a "walk" through the... More