2012 EXHIBITS: JULY 22 – SEPTEMBER 2. Discover the shocking habits of 19th century ladies behind closed doors!
Author: jehweb
The Gardens
2012 SPECIAL EVENT: Mrs. Eghart was known for her lilacs which she sold in Milwaukee. There were many parties hosted outside in the warmer months. Several lilac bushes still bloom on the property each spring. In 2012 we were honored to be a part of the Port Washington Garden Walk, on July 14. We showcased […]
History of the Judge Eghart House
2012 EXHIBITS: MAY 27 – JULY 15. Celebrating 140 years. The house built in 1872 by Louis Teed. Restored and open for tours 1970.
Victorian Home Remedies
2011 EXHIBITS: AUGUST. Without Walmart nearby, the Victorians created their own home remedies and a sampling of these were on display. Visitors could taste a blackberry cordial that promotes good health. A local woman’s lovely navy blue wedding dress (not white, and you’ll learn why) was also on display.
Judge Eghart’s Wake
2011 EXHIBITS: JULY Judge Eghart Is Dead Country Judge Leopold Eghart died at his home in the city on Wednesday afternoon at 4:45 o’clock, after an illness of only four days. He attended to his official duties as usual on Saturday last, but said to friends that he was not feeling very well. On […]
1900s Teenage Life in Port Washington
2011 EXHIBITS: JUNE. On display were Lulu Mueller’s scrapbook of Port Star clippings, Broom Brigade Drill Team photo, and wedding gown that may have been typical of a middle class teenaged woman.
Laundry Day
2010 EXHIBIT: On laundry day, the copper boiler on the wood-burning stove was filled with boiling water and the clothes were boiled until clean. To get stains out of table linens and little boys’ knickers a washbowl with scrub-board on the kitchen table, basket of laundry soaps at the ready and a little elbow grease […]