Monthly Garden Art Program
2026-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Flower Pounding!
Use petals and leaves from the Heritage Village garden to create a one of a kind work of art. Materials supplied.

July Dine & Discover Program - The Caves of Door County
2026-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
Join Gary Soule for an exciting journey beneath the rock spine of Door County as he explores the fascinating underground world of caves. Through a captivating slide presentation, Gary will highlight the major caves found throughout the peninsula. Framed displays will reveal the true extent and full history of Horseshoe Bay Cave, while Eagle Cave in Peninsula State Park will also be featured. Get ready to grab your helmet and lights and prepare to enter the hidden belly of Door County!

Heritage Day -- Old Time Fun for Families
2026-08-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join us on Saturday, August 15, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Heritage Village for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating Wisconsin’s past. Try your hand at butter churning, compete in a watermelon seed spitting contest, explore historic buildings, enjoy hands-on demonstrations, and experience history the way it was meant to be—interactive, educational, and fun for all ages.
Admission: $6 adults, kids are free!

Presentation at The Ridges
2026-08-20 18:30 - 19:30 | The Ridges, 8166 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, 54202, United States
Join Chuck Baum, Eagle Bluff Light Station’s “Chief Engineer,” and Amy Frank, Executive Director of the Door County Historical Society, for an inside look at the restoration and reconstruction of this iconic site.
From early planning and fundraising to the final details, this program explores how the lighthouse, oil house, and privy were restored, and how the barn and summer kitchen were reconstructed. Chuck will share insights into the technical work and challenges, while Amy highlights the community support and vision behind the project.
Discover what it takes to bring history back to life—and preserve it for future generations.

Old Time Herbal Sachets
2026-08-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
First Nation Peoples, immigrants, and current communities have used herbs in many forms and fashions. Participate will tour the Heritage Garden and create a lovely, herbal sachet. (Sew and no sew options).
Children need to be accompanied by an adult for all programs. Programs are free with a paid admission to Heritage Village.

August Dine & Discover Program - Aerial Tour of Northern Door County
2026-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209, United States
Please join DCHS members and guests to experience A View from Above: An Aerial Tour of Northern Door County−Gills Rock to Sturgeon Bay with Dr. Glen Tanck on Monday, August 24 at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor.
Glen’s presentation will feature a unique perspective of our county with about 70 aerial pictures taken from an elevation of approximately 2,000 feet. It will feature Northern Door County shorelines, islands and even some visible shipwrecks.

Rueben Gold Thwaites Trophy Presentation
2026-09-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
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, volunteers, community partners, and the public are welcome.

Twilight Tours at Eagle Bluff Light Station
2026-09-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Eagle Bluff Light Station, 10249 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
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.

September Dine & Discover Program - Hail to the Prophet King of Beaver Island
2026-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Lodge at Leathem Smith, 1640 Memorial Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
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 Michigan state legislator, and was even accused of piracy. Drawing from sources such as Strang’s encrypted diaries and accounts of his strict rule on Beaver Island, this program explores how a young man from rural New York transformed himself into one of the most controversial and intriguing figures in Midwestern history.

DCHS 100th Anniversary Celebration Event
2026-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Lodge at Leathem Smith, 1640 Memorial Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
More details to come. Check back often!

October Dine & Discover Program
2026-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | WI
Details TBD

November Dine & Discover Program
2026-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
