The Tower Heritage Center

Historic Sites

Upcoming Events

Archival Research

Connecting generations through experiences, stories, and places since 1875.

Our team is passionate about continuing stories and activating historic places to forge meaningful connections across generations. You can join in preserving our community's history by becoming a member.

Our Story

Mar

Do you Know the Best Times to Visit Historic Sites in Washington County?

Looking for a day trip to explore history during peak seasons? Discover what it means to be a part of

17 Mar 2026

4 min read

Mar

Spring at the Heritage Center

Spring is just around the corner at The Tower Heritage Center, and we're gearing up for an exciting

10 Mar 2026

3 min read

Mar

Lath wall inside the 1865 Frisby-Wagner House in West Bend, WI

Applying Historic Plastering Techniques in the Frisby-Wagner House

The integrity of today’s standing historic buildings is in the handiwork of the craftsmen who came before us. Part

02 Mar 2026

4 min read

Feb

Irish Heritage Happy Hour

March 17th, 5 - 7 pm | 1889 Courthouse | $45 ticket This St. Patrick’s Day, relive the stories and traditions

20 Feb 2026

1 min read

Feb

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 news for you:

10 Feb 2026

5 min read

Jan

Entrepreneurs' Edge: Quarterly Networking + Speaker Series for Driven Entrepreneurs

Meet Entrepreneurs' Edge – Networking for driven entrepreneurs that feels like “business book club.” Save your seat for these quarterly

19 Jan 2026