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Preserving Washington County's historic places and cultural heritage - making stories relevant for all generations

The Tower Heritage Center operates the 1889 Courthouse & 1886 Jailhouse museums in West Bend, WI, and the St. Agnes Convent and School site in West Bend/Barton, WI. The Tower Heritage Center also maintains a Research Center on the third floor of the Old Courthouse Museum which houses documents, photographs, and records. For current hours and fees of all museums and research center, please visit our website: http://thetowerheritagecenter.org/visit/

10/31/2026

Come see some history this Halloween! George Washington's Mount Vernon's "George Washington and a Nation of Farmers" exhibit is open until noon today!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
The Tower Heritage Center Board of Directors
The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
and The Washington County Charitable Foundation

10/30/2026

https://www.thetowerheritagecenter.org/an-1889-christmas-2/

Christmas already?? It's just around the corner, and here at the Tower Heritage Center, we can't wait! We've been busy drying our oranges and making our garlands. We can't wait to invite you to spend a bit of your Christmas season with us! Join us on

10/29/2026

If you think Baseball is big now, you should have been there in 1904 when the Hartford Brewers won out against the West Bend's!

That's right, in the early 1900s, Hartford had their very own Brewers. The team shook up the local diamonds and showed no mercy to their longtime West Bend rivals. Unfortunately, as Prohibition came to play, the team faded away... But I like to think they were cheering on today's Brewers. The old-time rivals, Hartford and West Bend, certainly were.

10/24/2026

See you Monday!

10/22/2026

See you there!

High schoolers, our Fueling Futures Fair is this Thursday! 🥳

Connect with local nonprofits, explore your interests, and find ways to give back—plus, free raffle entries for all attendees!

October 22 | 3:15 PM-5:00 PM | The Hub - Social Good Brews

Learn more at: https://volunteernow.net/event/fueling-futures-fair-2/

10/22/2026

Why not wander through history? Visit the "George Washington and a Nation of Farmers" exhibit now!

Open Mondays and Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 and Saturdays 9:00-12:00- but not for long. The exhibit ends December 5th.

Thank you to our sponsors:
The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
The Tower Heritage Center Board of Directors
The Washington County Charitable Foundation

And a special thank you to our members who make our mission possible.

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10/10/2026

Today's the day!!! Stop in to view "George Washington and a Nation of Farmers" at the 1889 courthouse. Open today 9-12pm.

We can't wait to see you! 🇺🇲🩵

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

Thank you to The Hub for serving up good deeds and good coffee! We can't wait to stop by and spend some time at the Volunteer Center Washington County this month!

Let's fill the tip jar for Extension Washington County, Wisconsin, Rides and Reins, Ice Age Trail Alliance - Washington/Ozaukee County Chapter, NAMI Washington County, Inc., and The Tower Heritage Center.

Each of these incredible nonprofit partners + the Volunteer Center Washington County will receive a portion of the tips collected at The Hub throughout the month of October, helping move their missions forward.

Thank you for supporting local nonprofits!

10/05/2026

We're getting ready for round 2! Sign up now to get your own historic postcard.

Discover Washington County’s hidden history right in your mailbox—completely free. The Tower Heritage Center is thrilled to launch our new Quarterly Postcard Program. This new series brings local history directly to you through beautifully curated archival images. Every three months, participant...

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320 S 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI
53095

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

(262) 335-4678

Website

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