Celebrate with us as the Door County Historical Society receives the Reuben Gold Thwaites Award for Local History, one of the Wisconsin Historical Society's highest honors for excellence in preserving and sharing local history. Enjoy a brief award presentation followed by a reception as we recognize this special achievement during our 100th anniversary year. Members, […]
The Door County Historical Society invites you to a special Ice Cream Social at Heritage Village on Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 p.m. This casual afternoon is a chance to enjoy Heritage Village, meet others who care about Door County, and learn more about the Door County Historical Society and the work we do throughout […]
Step back in time during a special after-hours experience at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Surrounded by the beauty of a Door County evening, you'll enjoy captivating stories, inspiring poetry, and live music that bring the lighthouse's rich history to life.
The story of James Jesse Strang is one of the most unusual and fascinating chapters of frontier life in the Midwest. Over the course of his remarkable life, Strang rose to prominence as a Mormon prophet, crowned himself King of Beaver Island, served as Grand Primate of the Halcyon Order of the Illuminati, became a […]
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Step back in time during a special after-hours experience at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Surrounded by the beauty of a Door County evening, you'll enjoy captivating stories, inspiring poetry, and live music that bring the lighthouse's rich history to life.
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