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West Bend, WI News
The United States has an official alcohol? Yessir, but it’s not beer. It’s Bourb...
Pabst Beer is called Pabst Blue Ribbon beer because it was the first beer to win...
Don't forget to visit the Old Courthouse museum tomorrow after the Memorial Day...
Did you hear the good news? Prohibition has been repealed after 13 years, 10 mon...
Helpful hostesses advise guests that sprinkling a little salt on your cocktail n...
The Old Courthouse Museum will be open for a bit on Memorial Day. Come see memb...
Memorial Day Program
In 1999, Wisconsin ranked third in the nation in per capita beer consumption. Th...
Wow! Since we've started our "You Be the Judge" contest on Monday, we've had 11...
Are you a Cenosillicaphobe? If so, be sure to enter our our ”You Be the Judge” c...
The American Association of Museums asks a good question: "While we certainly do...
It's Day Three of our "You Be the Judge" contest! "Like" this post to have a cha...
It's Day Two of our "You Be the Judge" contest! "Like" this post to have a chanc...
Have you sent in your registration sheet yet for our legend tripping bus tour in...
Our friends at Farmington Historical Society are hosting a special Memorial Day...
Today's the first day of our "You Be the Judge" contest and it couldn't be easie...
There are some great historic images of West Bend in this video - History Lovers...
Our annual Vintage Base Ball Game is coming up on June 16 at Sandy Knoll County...
Fancy yourself a beer fanatic? Stick around our Facebook page May 21 through 31...
Thank you to everyone who visited us at the West Bend Co./Regal Ware Museum last...
Haven't been to the West Bend Co./Regal Ware Museum yet? Tonight's your chance!...
Did you know that members of the Washington County Historical Society get in fre...
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On the lighter side of politics, we're reading up on the status of the cream puf...
Brave the chill this morning and join us in welcoming Helen Keller to Living His...
Helen Keller at Living History Encampment Family Day
The registration deadline for the Ho Chunk Workshop has been extended to Saturda...
There's still time to register for the unique Ho Chunk Corn Workshop happening n...
We're honored to be one of Wisconsin Travels' three "local highlights" in West B...
Explore the life of this amazing woman before you meet her on Saturday, May 5 at...
May 2012 Object of the Month Although it isn’t possible to date this unique sewi...
At 10:30am, Saturday, May 5, join us at the Old Courthouse Museum in welcoming H...
On July 14, we're legend tripping with local author and paranormal investigator,...
Economic & Community Development
Egads! We have a busy and exciting summer ahead of us. Be sure to check out the...
Missing Persons
All the Society's Museums and Research Center are participating in Downtown West...
"Creating Dairyland" with Wisconsin author Ed Janus
Home Brew Contest
Elsie, our milking cow, says that it behooves you to not miss Ed Janus, author o...
Home Brew Contest
We have three guests visiting us in the next month. Won't you join up and welcom...
Here is another way modern technology helps us to better understand our past. Th...
"How Do You Wear a Corset?" Evening at the Museums
Evening at St. Agnes Historic Convent & School
Candy hangover? Offset it with a little cheese! Listen to a sneak peek of Ed Jan...
Washington County Legend Trip: A Ride on the Strange Side
Imprisoned Spirits: Paranormal Museum Tours
Imprisoned Spirits: Paranormal Museum Tours
Museums and Research Center Closed
Last November we made cheese. But how did we discover the rich deposits of chees...
This tortuous looking device was invented by Carl Baunscheidt around 1860. Base...
Ah, the weekend. Do your plans include a trip to the Old Courthouse Museum? It's...
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Museums Closed
During the Society's "A Wisconsin Soldier During the Civil War" Discovery Box, a...
Show 'n' Tell with Mike Paul
Well, St. Patty's day is over. That means it's only 2 days until Show 'n' Tell w...
Free Museum Admission Week for County Residents
"The Ol' Ball and Chain" Open Museums Night
Vintage Base Ball Game
100 Years of Aluminum Cookware Celebration
The Native Gardener: Ho Chunk Corn Workshop with Rhonda Funmaker
Community Development
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This is a classic example of how the discovery of "new" primary sources can chan...
Community Development
Mail call! "Creating Dairyland" by Edward Janus arrived just this morning. Read...
What is Lady Violet of Downton Abbey wearing under her impeccably tailored dress...
Our friends at Farmington Historical Society are hosting a presentation by Monet...
Mayor's Office
Who has spring cleaning fever? Find anything good, forgotten, or unknown? Bring...
Snowshoes Current archaeological evidence shows that snowshoes were first inven...
Home Garden and Leisure Show
Retro Renovation is an excellent resource to help you keep the original look and...
Beloit College is amassing a digital collection that might just rival the Wiscon...
Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Washington County. Be sure to check your Dis...
Just got some exciting news about our annual fundraiser, Brew-HaHa. While we can...
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Even if you don't find something for National Geographic, you'll probably come a...
It's Abraham Lincoln's 216th birthday! Celebrate by checking out the Library of...
"Joshua Glover was bought in St. Louis to be a 'servant for life,' broken out of...
Need something fun to do tonight? The West Bend High School Dixieland Band will...
It's a busy day for us on Facebook! Just a quick note to let our friends know th...
If you're planning to enter our second contest at Riverside Brewery & Restaurant...
125 years ago today in Fort Keogh, Montana, the largest snowflake ever was obser...
Wow! Imagine, there's a close and direct link to the early 19th century. I wonde...
Lesson learned today: It's good to try stuff first before a program. The test ru...
Thank you to the collectors, visitors, and volunteers who braved the cold last n...
Tonight's the night! Relax after shoveling with twelve collectors from the commu...
Collection of Collectors
The 32nd Annual State of Wisconsin Tribute and Ceremony Honoring Dr. Martin Luth...
Are you paraskevidekatriaphobic? If so, you're almost in the clear! While the or...
Though winter just got here, let's think April for a moment. Now is the time to...
Sometimes a hatpin is more that just a hatpin, right ladies?
This is a famous photograph in the Wisconsin Historical Society's Historical Ima...
Home School Classes - Register by Dec. 7, 2011
Collection of Collectors is really shaping up to be an interesting program, as a...
Missing Person
Vapo-Cresolene Vaporizer During cold and flu season, past generations often tur...
As the new year approaches, the Wisconsin Historical Society looks back at how W...
It finally looks a little like winter out there. To celebrate, the Old Courthous...
Our friends at the Sheboygan County Historical Society and John Michael Kohler A...
On this day in 1791, the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution were ratifie...
What are your plans for the rest of the week? A little shopping, you say? Then p...
While you're decorating, cleaning out, and moving stuff this month, keep in mind...
Tomorrow, Saturday, December 10 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, is your chance to tour t...
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Good news! The deadline to register for 2012 Home School Classes has been extend...
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Human Resources Office
Looks good to us! Santa's just about to arrive (he'll be here until 12:00pm) and...
What are your plans for today? Shopping, sipping tasty (and perhaps spiked) coff...
Christmas at the Old Courthouse Museum
This just in: The Split-the-Pot Grand Prize is up to $1,500. That's a nice chunk...
Do you have your tickets yet? Holiday Raffle Tickets are available until the dra...
The first Christmas card was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in England in 1843....
How 'bout them Packers? Get an awesome official Green Bay Packers football impri...
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are thankful for all our volunteers, members, and...
Did you know that the magnetic quality of magnetite was discovered about 4,000 y...
While you're out and about this weekend buying that frozen turkey, swing by the...
Here's another sneak peek at some of the items part of the Holiday Basket Silent...
Members! The Annual Meeting is tonight at 7:00pm. Find out what happened in 2011...
Lots to see and do at this one-day event! Visit Santa or tour the decorated Old...
The Old Courthouse Museum is proud to witness the annual Veterans' Day Memorial...
The Treasurer's Vault Gift Shop Holiday Sale is happening now! Stop in at the Ol...
Offset all that candy with some CHEESE! Cheese maker Steve Shapson is appearing...
Apologies for the last post. Our Facebook page is apparently having technical di...
Just in time for the holidays! "Historic Washington County Wisconsin" is on sale...
Mayor's Office
According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Wisconsin cheese makers produce...
We thank those who graciously let us scare them, but we have to thank all the fa...
Friday's haunting was great, but Saturday's will be even better! Join us for the...
October - Halloween
If spooks and specters aren't your speed, what about cheese? Cheese won't scare...
Are you chicken? One week from tonight will be your chance to prove you're not....
Cheese! Want to learn how to make it at home? Steve Shapson, Cedarburg cheese ma...
Like being scared? We don't, so we'll be coming to "Ghosts of Washington County"...
Never fear, our annual "Ghosts of Washington County" event is not sold out! Spac...
The Peshtigo Fire occurred 140 years ago today. It was bigger and more deadly th...
A Christmas Carol - in West Bend for 2011
Have you made your reservation for a trip through the Haunted Old Jailhouse? Bet...
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In honor of Halloween, this month’s object is the Planchette, made by the Whitne...
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Teachers, administrators, and educators come view the Old Courthouse and Jailhou...
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Library Board
Meet Dave Hackett, well-known Wisconsin artist and creator of "Historic Washingt...
Today's the big day! Brew-HaHa starts tonight at 6:00 at the Old Courthouse Muse...
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And speaking of our Haunted Museums Tours, they are officially sold out. This is...
There are still some tickets available for the Society's second beer tasting fun...
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Richard Nixon Wanted Poster Printed by the UW Young Democrats around 1973, th...
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Like an incredible variety of beer? Like really tasty food? Like helping a not-f...
Back to School for West Bend - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Tickets are on sale NOW for the Society's annual beer tasting fundraiser! If you...
Whew! We just finished 4 Haunted Museums Tours in 2 nights. Thank you to everyon...
Two spaces just opened up for the 7:00pm tour on Saturday, August 20. Call Jessi...
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Two spaces just opened up for the 9:00pm tour on Friday, August 19. Contact Jess...
Tickets for Brew-HaHa: A Taste of Beer History & Fundraiser are now on sale! Pur...
Bowers Brass Kalamazoo Sleeve Lighter This unusual lighter works by pulling t...
It's August already! Since the heat made me so drowsy that I forgot to remind yo...
Even something as seemingly simple (and humorous) as pie-throwing has its own pl...
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It's official! Rick and Tonya Lueneburg of Hartford, WI won our first Home Brew...
The Society's first Home Brew Contest is tomorrow night! Stop by Riverside Brewery & Restaurant to watch the judges taste area home brews. While you watch, enjoy Riverside's delicious beer cheese soup or Brewmaster burger.
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The person who has been randomly chosen to be one of the judges of the Home Brew Contest is........... Karl Wendtlandt! Congrats, we will see you on Monday!
Don't forget to join us for a special evening hosted by the Farmington Historical Society.
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What a fantastic first "Haunted Museums Tour" we had last night! Thank you! There even seemed to be a little paranormal activity in the Old Jailhouse. See if you might have your own experience and reserve a spot for one of the August, September
Our new "Haunted Museums Tour" are so popular, we've added 9:00 tours on the August, September, and October dates. Thank you and we'll see you soon!
You are proving that the spooks don't just come out at Halloween. Both July dates and August 19 are sold out! Thank you! There's only 2 spots left for August 20, and September is already beginning to fill up.
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Stuffed Humpty Dumpty According to the Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes, the Humpty Dumpty rhyme probably began as a riddle. The riddle was based on slang from 1600s England in which a humpty dumpty was an alcoholic drink. The pun came about in th
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4th of July in West Bend
Do you like beer? If so…What are you doing at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 25? Nothing you say?! Like this post to be put into a drawing to win the chance to be a judge for our Home Brew Contest.
Our docents are off to Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum today! Thank goodness the weather is cooperating so we can tour the gardens as well as the beautiful house.
History doesn't have to have happened 250, 100, or even 20 years ago. It happens everyday. Do you have a story to share about the 2006 Hartford tornado?
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It's base ball match day! We will see you at 2150 S. Main Street in West Bend (next to Glacier Hills Credit Union) at 11:30.
Oh, wow! There's only one spot left for the Thursday, June 14 Haunted Museums Tour. We might have to add a 9:00pm tour if we get more requests for that date. But there's plenty of other dates, too!
This Sunday, you can become a crank of the growing Vintage Base Ball phenomenon. Watch Hartford take on West Bend during a match played by 19th century rules. All proceeds benefit the Old Courthouse and Old Jailhouse Museums.
Tin Wedding Anniversary Flower Bouquet June is wedding season and we celebrate it with this tin flower bouquet made from cans. Louis and Ida Dobbratz received this bouquet and several corsages made of tin on their 10th wedding anniversary. The practic
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Like American Girl? See unique collectibles during tomorrow's program. Marma McIntee, currently of UW Cooperative Extension, will share her experiences of working with the Pleasant Company as well as a small portion of her American Girl collection.
The lodges are up and the fire pits are dug. It's Living History Encampment time! Thursday and Friday over 400 excited elementary school students will taste, smell, and hear early Wisconsin history. On Saturday, everyone is invited to tour the six
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Community Development
Even though the film adaptation of Michael Lesy's 1973 book "Wisconsin Death Trip" was made over a decade ago, it still garners attention. Oh, and did we mention that scenes were filmed in the cell block of the Old Sheriff's Residence
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Dairy Queen Uniforms If you ventured into the West Bend Dairy Queen in the late ‘70s, you may have been served by an employee wearing one of these uniforms. Patchwork polyester was in fashion as was the bowling style shirt. The first Dairy Queen
Just goes to show that human history can be found anywhere, even if a snorkle is required.
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Syrup Bucket and Taps This rusty bucket full of metal scraps may not look like much, but it is a symbol of a vanishing occupation. The bucket contains 52 metal spiles used to collect maple sap. The sap was then boiled down to create maple syrup. It
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Bye-bye, March. Hello, April! Be sure to add the Society's summer events to your calendar that will soon be filled with cook-outs, camping, and pool parties (but not school).
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Sign-up for Girl Power: 1920s Style has been extended until 4:00pm today! We need 4 more girls to make this fabulously fun program go! Please stop in at the Old Courthouse Museum before 4:00pm today to register and pay.
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There's still a spot for a few more lucky girls to participate in Girl Power: 1920s Style on March 12. Registration deadline is tomorrow, Friday, March 4.
Letter from Senator Joe McCarthy Wisconsin senator, Joseph McCarthy is probably best remembered for his fanatic, and often unsubstantiated, attacks on suspected Communists during the 1950s. One of McCarthy’s biggest targets was the Truman admini
Washington County Fair 2011
History lovers! Get into Show 'n' Tell with Mike Paul on March 15 for FREE when you join at half price now through February 18. Stop at the Old Courthouse Museum and mention you are a Facebook fan.
Ol' Man Winter strikes! The Old Courthouse Museum, the Old Jailhouse Museum, and the West Bend Co./Regal Ware Museum will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2. Still need a history fix? Check out Priceless Antiques Roadshow on MPTV Digital 36
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Wolverine Toy Refrigerator This detailed, toy tin refrigerator was made by the Wolverine Supply & Manufacturing Company of Pittsburgh, PA around 1955. The Wolverine Company began in 1903. Many of their early toys were set into motion with the help
We love our fans! Now through February 18th, get 50% off any Society membership. A full-year of family benefits is only $12.50. A $37.50 Patron membership gets you a Old Circuit Courtroom rental discount. Stop in during museum hours or download the m
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Common Council Meeting
Is cabin fever setting in yet? Get out of the house and spend an evening with 9 local collectors at the Old Courthouse Museum. Check out golf memorabilia, Richfield souvenirs, Civil War battlefield relics, and everything Bing Crosby on Tuesday evening.
President McKinley Memorial on Perforated Card-board 1975.32 Creating needle worked designs on cardboard punched with thousands of tiny holes was a popular pastime for Victorian era women. First available in the 1820’s, perforated card-board, as
Happy Holidays to all! Until the new year brings our regular hours, the Old Courthouse Museum will be open December 26 and January 2 from 1:00 to 4:30pm. The Old Courthouse and Jailhouse Museums will be open Wednesday, December 29 from 11:00am to 5:00p
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Don't forget your raffle tickets! Check out the aweseome prizes. Tickets can be purchased at our Christmas at the Old Courthouse Museum today from 12 pm to 4 pm. All proceeds support the Washington County Historical Society.
Get your Christmas shopping done all at one place, the Washington County Historical Society! Come check out our great silent auction items, stupendous giftshop sale and help a great cause at the same time. Today from 12 pm to 4 pm.
Come get your holiday cheer at the Washington County Historical Society! Our cash bar will be open during Christmas at the Old Courthouse Museum from 12 pm to 4 pm today only!
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Need a stocking stuffer for your favorite history buff? Pick up great local history books, ornaments, posters, and jewelry during the Treasurer's Vault Gift Shop Holiday Sale, December 1-December 5th.
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Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all our fans, members, visitors, volunteers, and supporters who help us fulfill our mission everyday. The Museums are closed today and tomorrow so be sure to stay home and enjoy being with those you love.
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Community Television
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Parks, Recreation & Forestry
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Hair Curler and Hairpin Holder For much of recorded history, style dictated that men and women curled their hair and beards. Since the style was first fashionable, the search has been on to find an easier way of making the curls stay in place. This wo
A Pipe Organ Factory in Slinger? Yep. Did you know that the Schaefer Organ Factory operated from around 1873 to 1982 on Oak St. in Slinger? Thanks to Michael and Roxanne Bordzeller you can now see one of the organ consoles at the Washington County Hist
The witching hour is drawing ever closer! We will take reservations and walk-ins for Haunted Jail Tours tonight, tomorrow night, and Sunday afternoon until we can't take anymore. Call ahead or arrive early to get a spot (262) 335-4678.
Meadowbrook Haunted Cornfield and Daytime Creepy Cornfield
Why not toast marshmallows and roast apples with us this Friday and Saturday night? You can before or after your terrifying tour of the Haunted Jail during "Ghosts of Washington County." http://www.historyisfun.com/wordpress/?page_id=35
Paper Halloween Masks The tradition of wearing masks at Halloween can be traced back to the Celts. The fall festival of Samhain, which has evolved into Halloween, marked a day when the border between the living world was thin. It was believed that spi
Paper Halloween Masks The tradition of wearing masks at Halloween can be traced back to the Celts. The fall festival of Samhain, which has evolved into Halloween, marked a day when the border between the living world was thin. It was believed that spi
Paper Halloween Masks The tradition of wearing masks at Halloween can be traced back to the Celts.
Each May, six camps fill the square with the sights, the sounds, and the smells of early Wisconsin
The Greenbush Dead Citys took on the West Bends on June 6, 2010.
There's still time for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to sign up for Junior History Explorers. Chi
This special piece from the Washington County Historical Society's collection is now on exhibi
Old Courthouse Museum Old Sheriff's Residence and Jailhouse Museum West Bend Co. / Regal Ware
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Building Inspection
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Winter Parking Restrictions
Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. Law Firm Opening New Location in West Bend at 246 South 5th Avenue
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Stop WI Foreclosure!
Washington County Fair
YE OLDE SCHOOL STORYTELLERS WANTED
Cedar Community Offers Bereavement Support Series
Cedar Ridge Apartments welcomes Health and Wellness Coordinator
Tropical Traditions Announces New Gold Label Standard for Virgin Coconut Oil Antioxidant Levels
ARTISTS SHARE THEIR TALENTS AT CEDAR COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Cedar Community Home Health Passes Survey Cite-Free
Cedar Community Offers Support Group for Caregivers
Cedar Community Board Approves Elkhart Lake RCAC
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