7 Hidden Stories Behind Washington County’s Doughboy Statue
Walking down towards the intersection of Poplar and 5th Avenue stands a brass statue of a WWI doughboy. For almost
Building the Washington County Veterans’ Plaza
If you look out the northeastern-facing windows in the courtroom of the 1889 Courthouse, you’ll see a statue. Several,
Volunteers Uncover History Behind Modern Updates in Historic House
In with the old… out with the new. Everyone loves the feeling of uncovering history with their own hands. Recently,
Uncovering Secrets in Historic Homes: Hartford's Schwartz Family House
Did you know we have our very own architectural and historic building conservator at The Tower Heritage Center? In his
Restoring the Frisby-Wagner House (Our To-Do List)
Since our organization acquired the Frisby-Wagner House in 2023 (you know the one… cream-city brick exterior, sits distinctively on the
Painting Your Historic House? Answer These Questions First.
There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint. Paint often seems to be the easiest part of updating
3 Trusted Methods for Storing Your Old Photos
Snap! The camera shutter closes, and the scene freezes in a single picture. Photos memorialize significant milestones in our lives.
The Heritage Connection Podcast
Behind every historic and cultural site in Washington County are many helping hands who make it all possible - volunteers,
Making a Mark on History: Graffiti inside the 1889 Courthouse Tower
It’s a long way to the top.
To take in the view from the tower of the 1889 Courthouse,
The Story of the 1886 Jailhouse – One of Wisconsin’s Rarest Historic Buildings
Standing on the hill of West Bend’s 5th Avenue is a building with more than a century of stories,
