First Nation Peoples, immigrants, and current communities have used herbs in many forms and fashions. Participate will tour the Heritage Garden and create a lovely, herbal sachet. (Sew and no sew options). Children need to be accompanied by an adult for all programs. Programs are free with a paid admission to Heritage Village.
Please join DCHS members and guests to experience A View from Above: An Aerial Tour of Northern Door County−Gills Rock to Sturgeon Bay with Dr. Glen Tanck on Monday, August 24 at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. Glen’s presentation will feature a unique perspective of our county with about 70 aerial pictures taken from […]
Hand sew a piece (or two) for our Community Quilt Project wile sharing stories on the porch of the Greene Store. Don't know how to hand sew? We'll teach you!
Celebrate with us as the Door County Historical Society receives the Reuben Gold Thwaites Award for Local History, one of the Wisconsin Historical Society's highest honors for excellence in preserving and sharing local history. Enjoy a brief award presentation followed by a reception as we recognize this special achievement during our 100th anniversary year. Members, […]
Pickling was a mainstay for household throughout history and it still is today. Make your own pouch of refrigerator pickles at this hands-on program. Pickling pouches are available for purchase for $5.50. Veggies and vinegar will be provided. For kids over 10. Programs at Heritage Village are free with paid admission (pickling pouch is […]
The Door County Historical Society invites you to a special Ice Cream Social at Heritage Village on Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 p.m. This casual afternoon is a chance to enjoy Heritage Village, meet others who care about Door County, and learn more about the Door County Historical Society and the work we do throughout […]
Try making butter the old time way - with real cream and lots of shaking! Take home your own creation. Programs at Heritage Village are free with paid admission. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Step back in time during a special after-hours experience at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Surrounded by the beauty of a Door County evening, you'll enjoy captivating stories, inspiring poetry, and live music that bring the lighthouse's rich history to life.
The story of James Jesse Strang is one of the most unusual and fascinating chapters of frontier life in the Midwest. Over the course of his remarkable life, Strang rose to prominence as a Mormon prophet, crowned himself King of Beaver Island, served as Grand Primate of the Halcyon Order of the Illuminati, became a […]
Step back into the Roaring Twenties as the Door County Historical Society celebrates 100 years of preserving Door County history! A Roaring Good Time: Cheers to 100 Years will feature live music and dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, cash bar with a signature cocktail, and plenty of 1920s-inspired fun. Everyone is invited to […]
Step back in time during a special after-hours experience at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Surrounded by the beauty of a Door County evening, you'll enjoy captivating stories, inspiring poetry, and live music that bring the lighthouse's rich history to life.
Enjoy an applesauce demonstration, vintage apple tools, a blacksmith presentation, an apple sachet craft, and much more!