Heritage Village will host its Opening Day Celebration on May 31, featuring the inaugural Vintage & Makers Market from 10 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy local vendors, restored historic buildings, live music, food trucks, and costumed interpreters showcasing Door County’s history. Admission is free, with donations welcome for preservation efforts.
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Today, significant improvements occurred at the lighthouse and surrounding areas. The barn and summer kitchen foundations were backfilled, and tree stumps removed. Inside, painting is brightening the winter kitchen and dining room. Upcoming tasks include electrical work and slab pouring, with construction led by Mike Laaksonen. Great job by everyone involved!
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Greetings! Some things are happening faster than we anticipated, like painting the inside of the lighthouse. Wonderful! Yesterday, April 14, Chuck Baum reported: Bob the Painter and his assistant started
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The foundation walls for the barn and summer kitchen have been completed, with insulation installed afterward. Fitzgerald Construction will backfill next week, followed by conduit placement for plumbing. The floor is anticipated to be poured the Monday after Easter, with framing beginning shortly thereafter. Acknowledgments were given to the team and architect.
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The Door County Historical Society will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026 and is inviting community members to join a brainstorming session on April 27 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Door County Community Foundation. Ideas will help honor the organization’s history and ensure its continued preservation. Donations are encouraged.
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Today, the forms for the barn and summer kitchen foundation walls were set. The intricate process of preparation is significant yet appears effortless. A cement truck is scheduled to arrive on Friday noon to proceed with the next phase. More updates will follow.
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Heritage Village is preparing for the season with a Clean-Up Day on May 17, inviting community volunteers to help clean and organize its historic buildings. Tasks include dusting, landscaping, and light repairs, leading up to the opening on May 31. Volunteers can sign up by calling or visiting the website.
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Greetings! We made great progress today. The concrete was poured for the barn and summer kitchen footings. The job was made easier by the conveyor that gets the concrete from
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Greetings! When I arrived at EBLS this morning at 10am the footings were already placed for the barn. Jude Colosimo and his crew were starting the footings for the summer
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Do you have a passion for traditional crafts, skills, or games? Would you love to share your hobby with others in a unique historical setting? Perhaps you know of others
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