Door County Historical Society

Heritage Village Regular hours end
2024-10-19 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
We will be open by appointment. Please call for more information.
Also, we will be open for our annual Christmas tours.

History of Halloween
2024-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Come learn the spooky history behind one of America’s favorite holidays, and compete for prizes carving original jack o’ lanterns- turnips!
Prizes awarded for “most creative” and “most historically accurate!”
Cost is free – donations are accepted.

October Dinner Program - Ghost Stories of Door County
2024-10-28 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Door County Fire Company, 38 S Third Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Join us for our monthly dinner program featuring Ghost Stories of Door County!

November Dinner Program & Annual Meeting - Remembrances of Christmas Carols
2024-11-25 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Join us on Monday, November 25 for our Annual Meeting (5:30 p.m.), Dinner (6:00 p.m.), and program featuring the history of Christmas carols complete with a sing-a-long!

A Glimpse of Christmas Past
2024-12-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-28 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

February Dine & Discover Program
2025-02-22 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Join us for a delicious lunch at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club and enjoy a presentation by Gary Vitse on the history of street clocks and how he came to own one himself!

March Dine & Discover Program
2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Samuelson’s Creek Pub & Grill, 1009 S Oxford Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join us for a lunch of soup, salad, and sandwiches at Samuelson’s Creek Pub & Grill in Sturgeon Bay.
Jeff O’Keefe from the Ephraim Historical Foundation will share a presentation on the Life of Architect William Bernhard.

Two Lights for Tomorrow
2025-04-18 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The famous ride of Paul Revere occurred overnight on April 18 – 19, 1775. Two Lights for Tomorrow originated out of multi-state collaboration and uses the imagery of that shining light 250 years ago as a uniting call to action today for our fellow citizens, no matter where they are, to commemorate and remind ourselves that our history is about working together for a better tomorrow.
At its heart it is a call across the country, in private homes, local communities, and statehouses alike, for two lights to be displayed to remind us all of the importance to come together to form a more perfect union.
At Heritage Village, we will be hanging two LED lanterns in the windows of our buildings on April 18th and hosting a public Earth Day Clean Up event on April 19th.

Earth Day Clean-up Event
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join us on Earth Day, anytime between 10am and 3pm, to help clean-up the grounds at Heritage Village and adjoining path along the highway.

April Dine & Discover Program
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Al Johnson’s Restaurant, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Join us for dinner at Al Johnson’s! Enjoy a full Swedish meal and learn about the history of Rock Island from Brian Grube. Register today!

Historic Tea
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Step back in time and savor a steaming cup of tea while uncovering the fascinating history of tea and its journey to America. Delight in finger sandwiches and sweet treats, all in the cozy ambiance of the historic Warren House at Heritage Village. Dress the part! Wear your Sunday best—hats and gloves encouraged—for an elegant afternoon of history and hospitality

Spring Clean-up at Heritage Village
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to get Heritage Village ready for another season of sharing Door County’s history! We’re calling on our incredible community of volunteers to join us for an “All Hands on Deck” Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 17.
We need your help to clean, organize, and prepare all eight historic buildings in the Village. That includes dusting, sweeping, and setting up displays—plus a little light repair work where needed. We’ll also be tackling landscaping projects to make sure the grounds are looking their best for Opening Day on May 31.

May Dine & Discover Program
2025-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Villiagios, 4655 County Rd E, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
We’ll gather at the new Villagios location for a delightful meal. Afterward, we’ll welcome DAR member Meredith Renard to learn about Legacy of Service in Door County – just in time for Memorial Day!

Eagle Bluff Light Station Open
2025-05-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-30 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | WI
Step into the world of Eagle Bluff’s light keepers and experience life at the lighthouse from 1868-1926. Discover their daily routines, family life, and the dedication it took to keep the light shining.
Admission is $6/person
Door County Historical Society members and US Military are free.

Heritage Village Opening Day
2025-05-31 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join us for Opening Day at Heritage Village as we throw the doors open and welcome everyone to explore all the Village has to offer! Enjoy live music, hands-on demonstrations, delicious food, and a unique vintage sale. This free event is the perfect opportunity to step back in time, experience history in action, and celebrate the start of a new season—donations are always appreciated!
