The Tower Chronicle

Our blog features stories of Washington County, Wisconsin along with pro tips for amateur historians and archivists.

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 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 curation in… More
An exhibit at the 1915 County Fair with The Tower Heritage Center home to the Washington County Historical Society in West Bend, Wisconsin

The Washington County Fair Through the Decades

Blue Ribbons. Cotton Candy.  Amusement Rides. Summer Heat. The Washington County Fair is a not-to-be-missed summer… More