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1860 Light Station
Originally constructed in 1849, the light station was rebuilt in 1860 and still stands today. The tower and lantern were removed in 1934. In 2002, a replacement tower was donated and built as a gift from Luxembourg. The current light station includes the lighthouse with lantern room and keeper’s
311 N Johnson St, Port Washington, WI 53074
Jacobsen Museum
Jacobsen Museum is named after Jens Jacobsen, who preserved the remnants of a Potawatomi village that once stood in that part of Washington Island. He built the rustic log structure in 1931 to house the artifacts and relics he discovered. The island was once the site of one of the earliest coral
2150 Little Lake Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Southport Light Station Museum
The Southport Light Station Museum consists of the 1866 historic lighthouse and a maritime museum in the adjacent 1867 historic lighthouse keeper’s home. The lightkeeper’s home has been restored to a 1908 time period. Climb the lighthouse tower and tour the maritime museum from mid
5117 4th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Ephraim Fire House Museum
Ephraim Fire House Museum holds a 1927 American La France Pumper and 1934 Ford fire engine, along with other memorabilia. The Museum does not have regular hours but is open most evenings and weekends from May to October. To schedule a visit, contact (920
9970 S Water St, Ephraim, WI 54211
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum houses the world’s largest collection of type with 1.5 million pieces of wood type and over 1,000 styles and sizes of patterns. Tour the Museum, view the type making equipment, and even buy a print or newly cut type. The Museum is typically open
1816 10th St, Two Rivers, WI 54241
Heritage Walking Tours
Take a guided tour of beautiful downtown Racine and learn about Wisconsin’s rich abolitionist, industrial, architectural and immigrant history. The 1.1-mile walking tour is offered on Saturdays at 10:30 am and begins at the front steps of the Racine Heritage Museum. Tour lasts approximately
701 Main St, Racine, WI 53403