Door County Historical Society

A Glimpse of Christmas Past
2025-12-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-27 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Step back in time and experience the magic of the holidays at Heritage Village! Each historic building will be beautifully decorated by local nonprofits in period-appropriate style. Tour the Village, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate in the Greene Store, and vote for your favorite display with a donation. Admission is free—donations support the Door County Historical Society’s mission to preserve and share our county’s rich history.

February Dine & Discover Program
2026-02-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Enjoy an engaging midday program at the Door County Historical Society’s February Dine & Discover luncheon on February 28 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. Featuring Jenna Ferdon of Birch Creek Music Performance Center, this program explores 50 seasons of performance-based music education, along with a special “Highlights of Our History” segment in honor of DCHS’s 100th anniversary. Lunch included. Registration required. Program participation and donations support the Door County Historical Society and help our work continue to grow.

March Dine & Discover Program
2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Our March luncheon features Kevin Osgood, President & CEO of the Door County Maritime Museum. He will give his presentation titled, Sturgeon Bay’s Complicated Ending of WWII.
Before World War I, Sturgeon Bay’s economy was mainly agricultural, with shipbuilding playing only a small role. World War II transformed the city into a booming shipbuilding center, as four shipyards built vessels for the War Department and thousands of workers poured in from across the region. Ships constructed there served in combat zones around the world. When the war ended and contracts were canceled, shipyard leaders quickly pivoted, helping steer the Door Peninsula toward a tourism-driven future that would shape it for generations.

April Dine & Discover Program
2026-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Al Johnson’s Restaurant, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Join us for an engaging Dine & Discover program as Steve Jorns explores the rich history of maple syrup production. Steve will begin by sharing the story of his own family’s connection to maple sugaring before stepping back in time to discuss how Native Americans first discovered and produced maple syrup. From there, he will trace the evolution of maple sugaring—from the traditional methods used generations ago to the techniques used today—and even offer a glimpse into what the future of maple syrup production may hold.

May Dine & Discover Program - The History of Draeb Jewelry
2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Door Country Event Center, 7153 Hwy 42 57, Sturgeon bay, WI, 54235
Join George Draeb for a look back at the history of Draeb Jewelry, a long-standing Sturgeon Bay business that has served the community for generations. George will share the story of how the family business began, how it grew over the years, and the role it has played in the lives of local residents. Through personal stories and historical insight, this program offers a unique glimpse into the legacy of one of Sturgeon Bay’s most familiar and trusted establishments.

Eagle Bluff Light Station Open to the public
2026-05-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 11:00 - 16:00 and 5 more dates | Eagle Bluff Light Station, 10249 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States

Heritage Village Open to the Public
2026-05-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
