Opening Day

Opening Day Celebration 2024

Join us for an unforgettable opening day celebration at Heritage Village, where we'll be throwing open the doors to welcome the community and celebrate our shared history!

Heritage Village Opens on May 18, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Opening Day Celebration at Heritage Village! Step back in time as you explore eight restored historic buildings, each offering a glimpse into rural life between 1890 and 1910. Engage with costumed interpreters who bring the past to life through captivating stories and demonstrations of daily activities. From blacksmithing to school lessons, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history of Door County.

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HV Opening Day (5 x 7 in)

Take part in any or all of the following:

  • Live Blacksmith demonstrations
  • Historic Building Tours
  • Family-friendly games from the 1890s
  • Tool Museum tools and demonstrations
  • Old fashioned Bake Sale
  • Hymn Sing in the Chapel
  • School lessons in Vignes Schoolhouse
  • Food trucks, Live Music, Shopping, and More!

 

Admission is free! (Donations are encouraged. Food and gift items for sale.)