New Year, New Member Benefits at The Tower Heritage Center
Exciting News for You!
As the new year begins, you have a new way to connect with Washington County’s
History Behind Oscar’s Wine Bar in Downtown Hartford, Wisconsin
Built in 1900 and originally known as the ‘Welsh Building,’ Oscar's Wine Bar has history in its bones.
A Victorian Washington County Christmas Told Through Newspaper Clippings
And above all the bustle, you'll read... Take a leisurely "scroll" through a time when communication
7 Historic Photos of Washington County During the Holidays
Before twinkling lights illuminated downtowns and inflatable Frostys ornamented front lawns, Christmas in Washington County looked very different.
While some
5 Snowy Winter Stories from Washington County's Early History
Washington County winters have always been full of grit, creativity, and unforgettable stories. From mail delivery on skis to the
The History of The Bend Theater: West Bend’s Art Deco Movie Palace
In the center of West Bend's historic downtown stands one of the city's most iconic landmarks
How Washington County Helped Build Wisconsin’s Dairy Legacy
In early Washington County, dairy was considered the greatest agricultural resource, and fittingly, Wisconsin was the greatest producer of dairy
A Walk Down Main Street of Historic Schleisingerville
More than a century ago, the village of Schleisingerville was a quaint and charming community of artisans, craftsmen, farmers, and
Kewaskum’s Historic Main Street in 7 Photos
Over a century ago, Washington County’s early settlers came to Kewaskum to sell farm goods, stock up on supplies,
Remembering The Kissel Car Company: The Rise of Wisconsin’s Early Automaker
Washington County was home to the highly innovative and reputable Kissel Car Company, originally spelled ‘Kissel Kar’ for the Kissel
