Old Courthouse Square Museum
Washington County Historical
Society*
320 South 5th Avenue
West Bend WI 53095
262-335-4678
Fax 262-335-4612
wchs@historyisfun.com
www.historyisfun.com
A masterpiece of late 19th century archi-
tecture. Guided tours of the museum and
old jailhouse featuring historical exhibits
on local businesses, industry and early
settlers - exciting interactive exhibits
gallery, gift shop and more! See our dis-
play ad under this heading or visit our
website for details.
Richfield Historical Society*
Kathleen Weberg, President - President
4399 Pleasant Hill Rd, PO Box 268
Richfield WI 53076
262-628-0252
www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Located in Richfield Historical Park, 1870
restored grist mill with original equipment
and 1900's 6-bedroom farm house.
National register of Historic Places, adja-
cent to Richfield Nature Park, parks open
daily, tours of buildings open on request.
Located 1/4 mile east of Hwy 164 and 2
miles north of Hwy 167.
SchauerArts & Activities Center*
147N. Rural Street
Hartford, WI 53027
262-670-0560
Fax 262-670-0937
www.schauercenter.org
With the Ruth A. Knoll Theater and
Suckow Family Art Gallery, the Schauer
Center is the Kettle Moraine's regional
center for the arts, staging professional
touring performances, as well as presen-
tations by community groups. The
Schauer Center also offers visual and per-
forming arts classes for all ages. Facilities
are available to rent for social and busi-
ness functions.
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary*
1901Shalom Drive
West Bend WI 53090
262-338-1310
shalomwildlife@yahoo.com
A guided wagon ride through wildlife
sanctuary - see Bison, Elk and over 100
WhiteTail Deer in a natural environment.
2008-09 Washington County Visitors Guide
www.visitwashingtoncounty.com
Page 10
in & around washington county
Attractions
Museum of Wisconsin Art
The winding rail will journey through the
pine forest, prairie meadows and mature
hardwood forest. We also offer special
programs. Call for details.
The Basilica of The National Shrine of
Mary, Help of Christians, at Holy Hill*
1525 Carmel Road
Hubertus WI 53033
www.holyhill.com
Over 400 acres of peace and beauty! A
landmark of Wisconsin and listed on the
National Register of Historic locations.
Staffed by the Discalced Carmelites since
1906. Open to the public.
West Bend Sculpture Walk*
PO Box 1134
West Bend WI 53095
262-644-9600
West Bend Riverfront runs 3.1miles along
the Milwaukee River beginning at River
Road and extending northwest to
Roosevelt Road. West Bend Friends of
Sculpture has dedicated itself to placing
over 20 pieces of art along the riverscape
and City of West Bend.
Wheels & Gears*
CarShow
Terry D. Voss
N86 W16346 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls WI 53051
262-255-4004
Fax 262-255-4060
The Wheels & Gears, 7th annual show is
not your ordinary show, if it has wheels or
gears bring it out to the Washington
County Fair Park. Over 80 trophies' given
out. Also helicopter rides, custom 18
wheeler's, pro-dragster, motorized bar
stool, aqua cars, fire engines, farm tractors,
etc. You name it. Every year something
new, many raffles, door prizes, food and
beverages from 8am to 4pm, August 24 -
visit our website for pictures
www.wheel-
sandgears.com - meet & have your picture
taken with Miss Wheels & Gears.
Wisconsin Automotive Museum*
147North Rural St
Hartford WI 53027
Dale Anderson - Executive Director
262-673-7999
www.wisconsinautomuseum.com
Wisconsin's largest automotive museum
featuring Hartford Wisconsin built Kissel
cars and Wisconsin built Nash cars. More
than 100 in total of all types and years. A
250-ton operating steam locomotive, a
huge Lionel Train Layout and we now
house the official Southeastern Wisconsin
Short Track Hall of Fame.
* Business is a WCCVB Partner
Larsons Famous Clydesdales