Port Washington Historical Society

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Port Washington Historical Society A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving local history in Port Washington, WI.

PW Historical Society is an organization of about 220 members from across the state of Wisconsin and across the country, dedicated to preserving the history of the area and sharing it through educational programs, displays in businesses, self guided walking tours of Franklin St. and the downtown, the Maritime Heritage Festival each August, and historical inquiries to the Society Resource Center.

Counting down the days! We now have a sneak peek at some of the treasures that will be available at our upcoming rummage...
09/28/2026

Counting down the days! We now have a sneak peek at some of the treasures that will be available at our upcoming rummage-o-rama!

Chairs from the beloved Harry’s Restaurant and swizzle sticks from Smith Bros. restaurants will be available for purchase at the Port Washington Historical Society's rummage sale on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Who knows what other hidden gems you might discover? Stop by and find out!

🌊 Thank You, Resident Keepers! 🌊As another wonderful season comes to a close at the 1860 Light Station Museum, we want t...
09/25/2026

🌊 Thank You, Resident Keepers! 🌊

As another wonderful season comes to a close at the 1860 Light Station Museum, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our incredible Resident Keepers who helped bring history to life this summer.

Your dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for sharing the stories of the Light Station created memorable experiences for visitors from near and far. Whether welcoming guests, interpreting history, or helping preserve this special place, your contributions made a lasting impact and are deeply appreciated.

The 1860 Light Station Museum is now closed for the season and will reopen on June 30 next year. Until then, we are grateful for everyone who visited, supported, and shared in another successful season.

To our Resident Keepers: thank you for making this summer shine. We look forward to seeing you again next season!

RUMMAGE-O-RAMA OF STUFF! 🎉🛍️You never know what treasures you'll find! Stop by the Port Washington Historical Society's ...
09/12/2026

RUMMAGE-O-RAMA OF STUFF! 🎉🛍️

You never know what treasures you'll find! Stop by the Port Washington Historical Society's Fall Street Festival Rummage Sale and browse a wide variety of items looking for a new home.

📅 Saturday, October 3
🕛 Noon to 4:00 PM
📍 205 N. Franklin Street

Come hunt for bargains, discover hidden gems, and support local history! ⚓🏛️

09/11/2026

⏳ Only 10 days left to visit the Light Station before we close for the season on September 20th!

💙 A special thank you to ALL our incredible resident keepers whose dedication and support helped make this summer a success. We couldn't do it without you!

📸 Featured in this photo are Anne and Richard, who traveled all the way from Indianapolis to spend a week in August living at the Light Station. Their enthusiasm, hard work, and commitment helped make the season memorable for both visitors and staff alike.

Thank you all , for being such wonderful stewards of this special place! ⚓🌊😊

Ozaukee Radio Club and LEFROG are once again teaming up to participate in the 29th running of the International Lighthou...
08/15/2026

Ozaukee Radio Club and LEFROG are once again teaming up to participate in the 29th running of the International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend!

Due to ongoing construction at the site, the club did not participate in 2025 but was invited back this year to again activate the 1860 Light Station in Port Washington, WI.

Welcome back! Everyone, stop by to check out the club set up and work the equipment this weekend.

For more information, see the Ozaukee Radio Club (WI) August Newsletter and their website: https://ozaukeeradioclub.org/

☀️ Wow, summer is flying by so quickly!We've been enjoying our resident keepers at the Light Station and are so thankful...
08/08/2026

☀️ Wow, summer is flying by so quickly!

We've been enjoying our resident keepers at the Light Station and are so thankful for all their help this season. We hope everyone has been having a great time giving tours, sharing the station's history, and experiencing life in Port.

A special thank you to our friend residents, the Fishers, for sharing these wonderful photos with us! 📸

Summer season is around the corner! Executive Director Dawn St George welcomed Jenna Liberatore, consul of the Embassy o...
06/20/2026

Summer season is around the corner!

Executive Director Dawn St George welcomed Jenna Liberatore, consul of the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Washington DC, and Port Washington Developer Mike Ansay to the 1860 Light Station last Sunday.

✨ Exciting new finds are waiting for you! ✨Stop by and explore our latest gift store arrivals—perfect treasures you won’...
06/19/2026

✨ Exciting new finds are waiting for you! ✨

Stop by and explore our latest gift store arrivals—perfect treasures you won’t want to miss! 🎁
🕒 RC Hours:
Wednesday–Friday: 1–4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
Come discover something special—we can’t wait to see you!

06/18/2026

Only a few days left!

05/23/2026

Port Washington Historical Society's new exhibit chronicles the history of newspapers in Port Washington. A selection of Ozaukee Press issues from 1941 were shown off by Jackie Oleson (left) and Geri Zehren at the Port Washington Resource Center, which recently debuted the exhibit. One of the most astonishing things is the number of newspapers that once called Port Washington home, Oleson said. In 1898 the city had a population of 3,400 people and four newspapers, the Zeitung, Herald, Star and Pilot. Full story: https://bit.ly/4drPhcu

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205 N Franklin Street
Port Washington, WI
53074

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12622689150

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