Saturdays at the Village – Indigenous Stories
As part of Door County's History Days, visiting tribal representatives and local Door County historians will explore the importance of Indigenous storytelling.
As part of Door County's History Days, visiting tribal representatives and local Door County historians will explore the importance of Indigenous storytelling.
Join us at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor, for a delicious meal catered by Mojo Rosa. Following dinner is a program on the history of Horseshoe Bay Farms.
Root Beer Festival is a family-centered event that features food, fun, and floats! Root beer tasting, root beer floats, games, historic building tours, blacksmith demonstrations, food trucks and more! $5/person (under 18- free)
Join us for special performance by the Ukulele Society of Door County at the Village.
Historian Tom Melville will lead visitors in an authentic game of cricket as it was played in the 1880s. Participation is encouraged!
Cesar Escobar demonstrates metalworking, melting and forming pieces for visitors.
Join us at the Log Den in Egg Harbor for a presentation on the history of commerical fishing in Door County. Cost is $45 (DCHS member pay $40) Registration due by July 17, 2023
Join Christiana and Nik from Door County Candle Company to learn about the history of candle making. Watch a candle making demonstration!
Join Robert Florence in crafting traditional whip darts from natural materials. Families are encouraged to participate in making on of these historic toys to take home.
Learn about raptors of Door County and meet the birds! Representatives from the Open Door Bird Sanctuary will be onsite to teach and facilitate interaction with a few "high-flying" members of their organization. Don't miss it!
Join us at the Birmingham's for a presentation on the history of the Door County Fair. Cost is $30 (DCHS member pay $25) Registration due by August 21, 2023
Come learn about the history of one of Door County's most well-loved businesses and explore the rich history of cheesemaking in Wisconsin.