Support the Door County Historical Society by purchasing locally made candles from Door County Candle Company between April 1 and May 16. A portion of sales will help preserve Door County’s history. These candles contribute to maintaining historic sites and funding educational programs, ensuring heritage remains vibrant for future generations.
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Greetings! This morning’s focus was on painting and carpentry, both inside and out at the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Jeanne and Bob spent the morning prepping the office/music room for painting,
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Greetings! Chuck made my work with this episode of From the Keeper’s Desk easy when he provided the following narrative: Many hands make light work! Ed, Sandy, Chuck, Laurie and
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On Tuesday, concrete work for a barn and summer kitchen was completed, including pouring floor slabs and stamping to create a wood plank appearance. By Wednesday, control joints were cut into the slabs to manage potential cracks due to temperature and moisture changes. Framing for the summer kitchen begins next Monday.
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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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The winter kitchen’s wainscoting issues have been resolved after uncovering serious problems. Laaksonen Builders, led by Mike, provided expert assistance. After a material delay, they sourced beadboard from Menards quickly, enabling the installation by Wednesday morning. The kitchen is now ready for visitors, while painters progress in adjacent areas.
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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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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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The lighthouse restoration is progressing, but significant damage was discovered in the winter kitchen’s wainscoting due to moisture issues. Initiating repairs, all affected wainscoting will be removed to prevent further damage. Meanwhile, work on the barn and summer kitchen continues with installation of insulation and preparations for pouring the foundation slabs.
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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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