Dinner Programs

Join Us March 28 for Dine & Discover at the Door County Maritime Museum What did the end of World War II mean for Sturgeon Bay? For many communities, the […]

Join the Door County Historical Society on Monday, November 24, for the final Dine & Discover program of 2025 at Prince of Peace Church in Sturgeon Bay. The **Jarosh family—J.R., Jon, Sue, and Joe—**will share the fascinating story of the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club, a beloved Door County tradition that began in 1986 with one swimmer and now attracts hundreds to the icy waters of Lake Michigan each New Year’s Day. Learn how the event grew into one of the nation’s largest polar bear swims and gained national attention through commercials, films, and television features. Dinner will be catered by Scaturo’s Baking Co. Café, and reservations are due by November 17.

This October, the Door County Historical Society invites you to gather with friends and neighbors for an evening of history, conservation, and community at our monthly Dine & Discover program.

On Monday, September 15, 2025, the Door County Historical Society invites you to an evening where history and family legacy come together in a truly remarkable way. Our September Dine

Seats are filling up fast for our September Dinner Program—don’t wait to register! September’s program will be held at the Lodge at Leathem Smith, a fitting location to celebrate the