The holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy the charm of old-fashioned celebrations, and the Door County Historical Society is excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual Glimpse of Christmas Past at Heritage Village! Local nonprofits will bring six historic buildings to life with festive decorations, creating a magical walk through history.
This year’s participating buildings and organizations include:
- Vignes School – Door County League of Women Voters
- Petersen Granary – Unity Hospice
- Chapel – Hope of Door County
- Warren House – Sunshine Resources
- Kohl Fish House – Door County Humane Society
- Schopf House – Wild Ones of Door County
Tours and Voting
The buildings will be open every Friday and Saturday in December from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to vote for their favorite decorated building with a cash donation. All proceeds will benefit the participating nonprofits and support the continued growth of the Door County Historical Society.
Special Holiday Programs
To make the visit even more festive, the following programs will be offered:
- Friday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. – A reading of A Christmas Carol in Vignes School
- Saturdays, December 13 and 20 at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – “Coming Home”, a Christmas story read by Leonnette Tackenberg
- Fridays, December 12 and 19 – Period-appropriate Christmas music performed by Recorders on the Door
Enjoy Treats and Support Local History
Visitors can warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, and Christmas cookies in the Greene Store, with proceeds supporting the mission of the Door County Historical Society. Donations made during your visit also help our organization grow, allowing us to continue preserving and sharing the rich history of Door County.
Make plans to experience the magic, the music, and the history this December at Heritage Village.
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