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The Washington House Museum is OPEN during NFL Draft Days – April 25 & 26

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This weekend open hours are to support the many families, friends and newcomers who will be in the area touring our community.
The Washington House Museum officially reopens Saturday, May 24 with new hours: Thursday through Monday, 12noon to 6pm and a full ice cream menu.

We are honored to have been nominated BEST MUSEUM

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Best of the Lakeshore nominations are now closed.
Voting Round: May 1-15, 2025
Winners Announced: July 27, 2025
https://yourchoiceawards.com/manitowoc/
Thank you for casting your vote for The Washington House Museum ❤

We appreciate and celebrate volunteers – today and always. Thank you, Volunteers!

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Sunday, April 27 – Please join us for the Society’s Triannual Meeting

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The First Two Rivers City Council under City Management – May 1, 1925

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The present council-city manager plan was established in Two Rivers on May 1, 1925.*  The council consisted of labor, business and industry representation as follows:

(L-R, seated) Henry E. Zuehl; Peter J. Schroeder; Thomas Gagnon; Dr. A.M. Farrell; Richard H. Biehl, City manager; H. C. Gowran, former mayor; Arnold W. Zander; William R. Kahlenberg; Nic Taddy; Kurt H. Wilke

(L-R standing) F W. Dicke, City Attorney; John G. Weilep, City Clerk; Charles J. Popelka, City Engineer

*Learn more about this form of government from Greg Buckley, City Manager on Sunday, April 27 at 2:15pm  during the Triannual Meeting at The Washington House Museum.

FREE CONCERT featuring the Two Rivers High School Polka Band – Saturday, April 5 @ 4pm – UPDATE: ALL SEATS ARE TAKEN FOR THIS EVENT. Please call 920.793.2490 to be placed on the waitlist.

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