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The Washington County Legend Trip: A Ride of the Strange Side

Old Courthouse Museum

320 S. 5th Avenue, West Bend, WI 53095 (directions)

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2012 Dates & Times

July 14

Meet at the Old Courthouse Museum, 320 S. 5th Avenue, West Bend at 5:00pm. We'll return to the Old Courthouse Museum around 10:00pm.

About

Journey to the places in southern Washington County that harbor bottomless lakes, spook lights, and cryptid sightings on The Washington County Legend Trip: A Ride on the Strange Side.

Look for cemetery spook lights
Dine with a murdered prostitute
Search for the Bearwolf
Encounter the Goatman (?)
And more!

Bring your camera! You'll never know what you'll encounter!

Led by local author and paranormal investigator, J. Nathan Couch. Find out more about his upcoming book at www.washingtoncountyparanormal.com.

Registration and payment are required by June 29, 2012. Download a registration sheet from WCHS's website: www.historyisfun.com.

Hosted by Washington County Historical Society, Inc.

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Price

$40.00 per person. $35.00 per Washington County Historical Society member. Cash or check accepted.

Price includes:
Bus transportation
Dinner at Tally Ho Pub & Grill
Trivia Game and Prizes
Legend Tripping T-Shirt
Stop at Madame Belle's Silver Dollar Saloon.

Contact

(262) 335-4678

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Location

Old Courthouse Museum

320 S. 5th Avenue, West Bend, WI 53095

43.420510 / -88.182371

From HWY 33 in West Bend, turn south onto S. 7th Avenue. Turn left at Chestnut St. Go 1.5 blocks and the Old Courthouse and Jail Museums are on the left. Park in the lot accessed from Chestnut St. between 6th and 5th Avenues or on the street.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible

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April 25, 2012, 11:27 a.m.

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