Opening Day

Heritage Village Opens on May 31, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Opening Day Celebration at Heritage Village! Step back in time as you explore eight restored historic buildings, each offering a glimpse into rural life between 1890 and 1910. Engage with costumed interpreters who bring the past to life through captivating stories and demonstrations of daily activities. From blacksmithing to school lessons, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history of Door County.

Making Ice Cream
General Store Clerks
Wringing Laundry
Opening Day

Take part in any or all of the following:

  • Live Blacksmith demonstrations
  • Historic Building Tours
  • Family-friendly games from the 1890s
  • Tool Museum tools and demonstrations
  • Old fashioned Bake Sale
  • Vintage and Makers Market
  • Hymn Sing in the Chapel
  • School lessons in Vignes Schoolhouse
  • Food trucks, Music, Shopping, and More!

Admission is free!
(Donations are encouraged. Food and gift items for sale.)