The Tower Heritage Center

08/21/2026

Make sure not to miss out on joining our new Postcard program! You'll get history sent right to your door.

And better yet, it's completely free!

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...

08/12/2026

Come check out our exhibit on Washington County authors this month only at the West Bend Library!!!!

And make sure to come listen to our presentation, "Literary History of Washington Co.," at the library on August 19th at 6:30pm 😉📚

08/03/2026

https://www.thetowerheritagecenter.org/fall-homeschool-series-finding-your-family-history/

In this homeschool series, we will be diving into family history. Students will build a family tree and learn just how fun history can be!

Register now!✏📖

Take a hands-on journey through genealogy and build a family tree to preserve your heritage This engaging homeschool series brings history to life through storytelling, interactive activities, and creative projects. Homeschoolers will explore and learn the principles of building a family tree. They....

07/10/2026

West Bend Parks, Recreation & Forestry team has placed three new informational kiosks along the Riverwalk, just off Riverfront Parkway at the Place of Origin, to share the city’s industrial history. The kiosks were donated by the Ziegler Family Foundation and made in collaboration with The Tower Heritage Center to ensure historical accuracy and provide insight on the significance of West Bend’s industrial history at this location.

Read story: https://www.gmtoday.com/daily_news/news/west-bend-industrial-history-kiosks/article_cbacccb5-d0f0-5b2b-a904-190aa93f20ed.html

07/10/2026

Join us for our new series! The Founding Fathers of Washington County!

Read now! 🙌

The Pioneer Spirit In those days, the Milwaukee River made its winding course through acres of trees so vast and imposing that the sun could hardly break through to the ground. Small remnants of the Native tribes that had lived in Washington County for ages still roamed around the land

07/04/2026

Today we celebrate 250 years of incredible history. We celebrate a country made by the men and women who decided that freedom and the opportunity to make one's own way, was worth fighting and even dying for. America is defined by those people, and the people today still fighting for so many things. We commend those who have given their all to make this country what it is.

Join us next week to read our newest blog series: Washington County Founding Fathers. We will be diving into the stories of those first settlers who made our county into a place of industry and entrepreneurship. Our first post will focus on Barton Salisbury, the young man who saw opportunity on the river and in the woods of the town now named for him.

Have a very happy 4th!!!!! 🇺🇲❤️🤍💙🎇 (and check out the Tower tonight 😉)

06/12/2026

Be sure to check out this weekend's Wisconsin Auto Fest at the Wisconsin Auto Museum in Hartford. Washington County's very own Kissel Automobiles will be on display. Find the full schedule here!! https://wisconsinautomuseum.com/visit-us/

06/09/2026

We've been working on something...🤭 Read now to find out more!!!

Coming Soon... As a historical nonprofit, we are always looking for ways to engage the public with our mission. Preserving and protecting the county’s history is a big part of our mission, but we need this county's amazing history to reach the public. That is why on June 15th,

05/25/2026

In 1915, Civil War veterans honored their fallen brothers on Memorial Day. 7 years later, WWI veterans gathered at Union Cemetery in West Bend to do the same. Today, we extend our deepest appreciation to the men and women, and their families, who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you for joining us in honoring their bravery and remembering their stories.

05/06/2026

Curious why leaders, business owners, and dreamers all LOVE Entrepreneurs' Edge?

Join us May 14th | 8-9:30am | The Exchange - Coworking Spaces

Register FOR FREE 👉 https://www.thetowerheritagecenter.org/entrepreneurs-edge-quarterly-networking-speaker-series-for-driven-entrepreneurs/

Networking for driven entrepreneurs that feels like “business book club”:

💡 Gain actionable insights from rockstar speakers
💡Share advice with fellow entrepreneurs
💡Sip on a killer cuppa’ joe