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24
Mar
Young Entrepreneurs: Teen Summer Entrepreneurship Program

Young Entrepreneurs: Teen Summer Entrepreneurship Program

Hold-up. This isn't just another summer program. Young Entrepreneurs is where ambitious teens gain foundational entrepreneurship skills (the
4 min read
17
Mar
Do you Know the Best Times to Visit Historic Sites in Washington County?

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
4 min read
10
Mar
Spring at the Heritage Center

Spring at the Heritage Center

Spring is just around the corner at The Tower Heritage Center, and we're gearing up for an exciting
3 min read
02
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
4 min read
20
Feb
Irish Heritage Happy Hour

Irish Heritage Happy Hour

March 17th, 5 - 7 pm | 1889 Courthouse | $45 ticket This St. Patrick’s Day, relive the stories and traditions
1 min read
10
Feb
2 Cream City Brick Myths That Every Historic Building Owner Needs to Know

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:
5 min read

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