5 Essential Businesses of Historic Big Cedar Lake
Sitting at 4 miles long and covering 937 acres, Big Cedar Lake is the largest lake in Washington County. In
Inside the Historic Craft of Leather Making & Amity Leather Company
Did you know?… Leather making is one of mankind’s earliest crafts. The artistry of leather in West Bend is
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,
