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Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with a Trip to Two Rivers, Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae!

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with a Trip to Two Rivers, Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae!

This article originally appeared in “Go Valley Kids” on June 26, 2022. We sincerely thank Jennifer Much, travel writer for “Go Valley Kids” for sharing her fabulous story and directing Fox Valley families to Two Rivers

So many flavors to choose from, and they all look delicious!

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Two Rivers’ Jim Van Lanen Sr. Recognized for Establishing Local Museums

Enjoy the following link from our local TV station, WBAY, featuring Jim Van Lanen Sr. Thank you, Mr. Van Lanen, for helping preserve the rich history of Two Rivers.
https://www.wbay.com/2022/06/16/small-towns-museum-man-two-rivers/

We are Reopening!

What may appear to have been several months of hibernation for the Washington House Museum actually entailed extensive cleaning, reorganizing and updating exhibits. Our museum volunteers worked diligently in all areas to ensure a fresh, exciting welcome for everyone.

Always a popular spot for both new and returning visitors, we are happy to announce 12pm-5pm are the open hours for the remainder of May 2022 on the following days:

Friday, May 27
Saturday, May 28
Sunday, May 29

Regular open hours then resume Wednesday through Sunday, 12pm-5pm beginning June 1 through September 4, 2022. Please stop in to tour the museum, have fun exploring the new exhibits, learn more about what our community has to offer and be sure to stop in the ice cream shop for a special treat. We look forward to seeing you!

COVID-19 Notice

Coronavirus The Historic Washington House Museum is open with new hours.

The Lester W. Bentley Art Collection is housed in the Lester Public Library. Please check their website for further information.

The Historic Farm museum is open with new hours.

Ice Cream Sundae Stamp

The Washington House Museum was selected by the US Postal Service as the site of the First Day Of Sale for its new ice cream-themed stamps. As the historic home of the ice cream sundae, the Washington House became its own post office for a day on June 30, 2016, issuing stamp memorabilia, hosting a presentation by the US Postal Service, canceling stamped mail and of course, serving ice cream sundaes. You can view the press release here.

US Postal Ice Cream Stamps