Door County Historical Society

Apple Fest '24!
2024-09-21 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Saturdays at the Village - History of Quilts
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Barb Hunt will give a presentation on the history of quilts and share information about the numerous quilt we have at Heritage Village.

Heritage Heroes Work Day
2024-09-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
All are invited to be a Heritage Hero! Join us every other Tuesday at Heritage Village from 10 a.m. – noon to complete odd jobs including light cleaning, yard work, organization, and more!

Saturdays at the Village - Leonette Tackenberg
2024-09-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join us for more stories for Leonette Tackenberg, as she shares tales from her childhood and growing up in Sturgeon Bay nearly 100 years ago!

Saturdays at the Village - Letters from Clara
2024-08-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Acclaimed author Janet Newman will introduce us to Clara Pagel, an inspiring woman who embarked on a solo world tour at the age of 40 on the eve of World War II. Through Clara’s letters, Newman shares stories of adventure and resilience, providing a unique look at one of Wisconsin’s pioneering solo female travelers. This event promises to be both educational and inspiring, shedding light on Clara’s remarkable journey and the broader context of women’s experiences during a tumultuous time in history.
*Part of the “Wisconsin Wonder Women” series, sponsored by the Door County Women’s Fund

Heritage Heroes Work Day - Canceled
2024-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Heritage Heroes is canceled for August 27. It’s too darn hot! Please join us next time.

August Dinner Program - Early Post Offices of Door County
2024-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Nightingale, 1541 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 54235
Tom Anschutz, USPS Postmaster in Egg Harbor, will share information on the development of the US postal system in Door County.

Saturdays at the Village - Hymn Sing in the Chapel
2024-08-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join us in the Heritage Chapel as Anne Tomlinson leads everyone in singing old fashioned hymns in the chapel.

Saturdays at the Village - Plants as Medicine
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join Aurora from Aurora’s Apothecary as she shares her research and experience with plant medicine of the early Wisconsin pioneers. Aurora was a historical docent for 6 years and has studied plant remedies through many different time periods. Learn about common plants that grow wild and how they would have made medicine with them when the doctor was so far away.

Saturdays at the Village - TBD
2024-08-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Saturdays at the Village - School Marm
2024-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

July Dinner Program - DC Historical Museum
2024-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209, United States
Representatives from the Door County Historical Museum will share the latest developments of the historic Door County collection, as well as future plans for renovation.

Saturdays at the Village - Laura Ingalls Wilder
2024-07-27 13:00 - 14:30 | WI
Jessica Michna will portray Laura Ingalls Wilder, of “Little House on the Prairie” fame, in the Vignes Schoolhouse. This first-person interactive interpretation will help younger audiences member and those young at heart discover women’s history in a brand-new way.
*Part of DCHS’s “Wisconsin Wonder Women” series, sponsored by the Door County Women’s Fund.

Saturdays at the Village - Historic Tool Boxes
2024-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join the Madden brothers for an exclusive showing of dozens of historic Door County personal tool boxes. Demonstrations of tools to follow.

Root Beer Festival!
2024-07-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Saturdays at the Village - Leonette Tackenberg
2024-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join Leonette Tackenberg as she recounts the Sturgeon Bay of years gone by. She will also share her delightful story of exploring Third Avenue as a young child nearly a century ago!

A Short History of the Artists Guild
2024-06-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Ernest Beautel shares the story of Artists Guild, the historic building that the business calls home, and the Door County creatives who make it possible. A hands-on craft will be included.

June Dinner Program - First Peoples of Door County
2024-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Log Den, 6626 WI-42, Egg Harbor, Wi, 54209
Join us on Monday, June 24 for dinner at The Log Den in Egg Harbor, followed by a program featuring a presentation on the first peoples of Door County, given by Michaela Kraft, DCHS Curator & Interpretations Coordinator.

Historic Embroidery
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Green Bay chapter of the Embroider Guild of America will visit Heritage Village. Learn the history of the art of embroidery in Wisconsin and take a “stab” at trying it yourself!
(* Pre-registration is required for this event. Please call the office at 920-421-2332.)

Music at the Village: Helen Cordon
2024-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Don’t miss Helen Cordon and her accordion! Join us at Heritage Village for an experience you won’t soon forget!

Door County's Literacy History
2024-06-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
A representative from the beloved Sturgeon Bay business, Novel Bay Booksellers, will discuss local authors and share stories of Door County’s long love affair with reading.

First Peoples Exhibit Dedication
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Members of Wisconsin tribes will join the Door County Historical Society in unveiling the newest outdoor permanent exhibit, “Door County’s First Peoples.” The event will include performances and refreshments.

Music at the Village: Ukulele Society of Door County
2024-06-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
They’re back! Grab a lawn chair and some snacks, and join us at the Village for a return visit from the Ukes!

Garden Clean-up and Kick Off
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Come out to the Village to help prepare the Heritage Garden for the season, learn about what would have been planted 100 years ago on the peninsula, and leave with a packet of free seeds!

May Dinner Program - Ahnapee Trail
2024-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Door Country Event Center, 7153 Hwy 42 57, Sturgeon bay, WI, 54235
Join us on Monday, May 20 for dinner at the Door Country Event Center in Sturgeon Bay (Schmitz Insurance), followed by a program featuring Tim Kazmierczak, Door County Parks Manager, to learn about the history of the Ahnapee Trail.

Heritage Village Opening Day!
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

April Dinner Program - Little Sister Barn
2024-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Al Johnson’s Restaurant, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Join us on Monday, April 22 for dinner at Al Johnson’s Restaurant in Sister Bay, followed by a program featuring the Sister Bay Historical Society and their work on restoring the Little Sister Barn.
