The Tower Heritage Center

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

05/04/2026

Our venue space was GLOWing on Sunday! ⭐️

Thank you to PS27 Photography 📸 for hosting their annual tween girls retreat, GLOW, at the 1889 Courthouse.

What an awesome day full of fun activities, photo shoots, and guest speakers - giving young girls real-life tools to feel confident in their authentic selves! 💪 🌈✨

05/01/2026

Spring days at the 1886 Jailhouse... 💙☁️

Our Cream-City Brick building POPS against a blue sky! Drop your favorite local historic site to visit in the comments. 👇

04/23/2026

If these FLOORS could talk... they'd share the sneakiest secrets about the earliest design of this room! 🤫 👀

🔍 Look closely at the recently uncovered 1868 Frisby House Parlor flooring, and you'll find faint outlining that mimics the ghosts of different decorative elements in the parlor.

These imprints indicate there may have been a different - perhaps more elevated - version of a hearth and mantel piece on the parlor fireplace, and also a thicker baseboard. 🪵✨

What else have we discovered about the Frisby-Wagner House from the floors?
Read on to learn more. 👉 https://www.thetowerheritagecenter.org/uncovering-1860s-frisby-house-flooring-2/

04/22/2026

After over a century of being stepped over and entombed, the original ✨Victorian Era flooring ✨ inside the Frisby-Wagner House is finally seeing the light of day!

Historic floors give unexpected clues to the intended design and style of a space - even well after it's been renovated and changed. 🔨

After over a century of being stepped over and entombed, the original Victorian Era flooring inside the Frisby-Wagner House is finally seeing the light of day. And boy - if these floorboards could talk, they'd have a lot to say! Welcome Center Update Heritage Center staff are working vigorously to

04/21/2026

“Sell Like Crazy felt like reliving my 13 years in marketing - compressed into 352 pages.” – Amanda Keller

As a seasoned creative professional and the founder of Northwoods Creative, Amanda Keller has spent over a decade turning ideas into results.

In this talk, Amanda breaks down how to sell like crazy - driving results that grow your business. With girl-next-door vibes and a sharp creative instinct, Amanda's take is approachable and authentic. Meaning you can confidently sell your business without losing the authenticity that makes it truly one-of-a-kind.

👉 By the end of the session, you’ll understand a clear framework for driving sales using proven, traditional marketing tactics - meant for all entrepreneurs, whether you wear all the hats or have an army! 💡💪

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04/17/2026

So, what makes the design of the 1886 Jailhouse distinctive? 👉 Entering the front door, you’ll see the sheriff’s residence – a nine-room home. Visually divided by a door, the second half of the building is a cell block.

The 1886 Jailhouse is only ONE OF TWO in the Great Lakes region with a fully intact cell block. Built from riveted iron lattices, all eight cells still function and lock.

Want to see it yourself? Join a guided tour to capture the whole story of this remarkable historic building.

04/16/2026

Growing a business can be lonely.

It doesn't have to be.

The Exchange is a hub for creatives, work-from-homers, and entrepreneurs.

⭐️ Community
⭐️ Connection
⭐️ Coworking

Right in the heart of Downtown West Bend.

Check it out and meet your people today ➡️

Workspace, networking programs, and mentorship for entrepreneurs in Washington County, Wisconsin. Offering coworking memberships and private offices.

04/16/2026

Have YOU seen this blueprint? The 1886 Jailhouse is a Cream City brick icon - And one of the region's most famous historic buildings.

➡ Legendary Milwaukee architect E.V. Koch designed the Jailhouse
➡ It's built in Romanesque Revival style architecture
➡ The left side of the blueprint is the family residence
➡ On the right are 8 cells where inmates were housed (all cells function and lock today)

Want to know the full story? Catch a guided tour durring The Tower heirtage Center's events.