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Washington County spotlights attractions and volunteer opportunities on Washco Weekly
Summary
County Executive Josh Showman and Discover Wisconsin showcased Washington County attractions — from the Tower Heritage Center to Slinger Speedway — and promoted local volunteer programs in a Washco Weekly episode aimed at boosting tourism and community engagement.
County Executive Josh Showman opened a recent Washco Weekly episode from the volunteer hub in downtown West Bend to encourage residents to visit local attractions and to volunteer. "The Volunteer Center here in Washington County is a fantastic way for you to spend some time this summer, give back, and get out and see other parts of Washington County," he said.
The episode includes a specially produced Discover Wisconsin segment that the county said was created in partnership with Discover Media Works. The Discover Wisconsin host described Washington County as offering "friendly small-town charm mixed with metropolitan amenities" and led viewers through markets, museums and events across the county.
The show highlighted the Westland Farmers Market, which the host said was voted the state's top market and noted is open from mid-May through October with more than 100 vendors. At the market, vendor Stara demonstrated prepared foods and discussed product variety.
At the Tower Heritage Center, Steve, identified as the executive director, said the center is "the home of the Washington County Historical Society" and described educational programs that let children explore the county's courthouse history. "This building was built in 1889," he said, explaining the center's role in local history education.
The program also visited the Bend Theater, where executive director Bill traced the venue's restoration and community uses: "The theater was opened in 1929... we were able to kick off the restoration process," he said, noting the theater now hosts concerts, comedy and private rentals.
A stop at the Wisconsin Automotive Museum in Hartford showcased transportation exhibits and local industry history; a museum representative said the museum opened in 1986 and contains about 122 vehicles, including 26 Kissle automobiles. The episode closed with coverage of Slinger Speedway, where a track representative described the venue's long history and community charity events such as races for cancer and autism.
The county and the show emphasized that visiting local sites can support small businesses and nonprofits while giving residents low-cost recreation options. The episode is available through the Discover Wisconsin app and the county encouraged viewers to "check out Washington County and experience it for yourself."
