Step Back in Time at Heritage Day!
Experience Door County as it was more than a century ago. What was it like to live in Door County between 1880 and 1910? How did families make butter, harvest
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Missed a Dine & Discover Program? Watch It Anytime!
One of the best things about history is that it’s always waiting to be discovered—and thanks to our recorded Dine & Discover programs, you can enjoy many of your favorite
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Help Us Reach 100 New Members for Our 100th Anniversary!
As the Door County Historical Society celebrates 100 years of preserving, sharing, and celebrating Door County’s history, we’ve set a special goal for 2026: Welcome 100 new members during our
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Two State Awards. One Incredible Community. Thank You!
As we celebrate the Door County Historical Society’s 100th Anniversary, we’ve received some exciting news that makes this milestone year even more special. The Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators
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Beneath Door County Lies a Hidden World. Are You Ready to Explore It?
When most people think of Door County, they picture scenic shorelines, towering bluffs, sandy beaches, and iconic lighthouses. But beneath the peninsula’s rugged landscape is another world—one that few people
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Experience History Reborn at the Grand Opening Celebration of Eagle Bluff Light Station
For more than 150 years, Eagle Bluff Light Station has stood watch over the waters of Green Bay. Now, after an extensive restoration and reconstruction project, the site has been
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Be Part of the Fun—Volunteer at Root Beer Fest!
Root Beer Fest is one of the Door County Historical Society’s most anticipated summer traditions, and it wouldn’t be possible without the incredible volunteers who make it all happen. We’re
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The Heritage Trail is Back!
Step into the stories of Door County with the free, year-round Heritage Trail pass and get swept away in the places and moments that shaped the peninsula. This self-guided experience
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History Days Begins Next Week: Explore Door County’s Story During America at 250
Door County’s history is waiting to be discovered—and it all begins next Monday. The History Days 2026 Kick-Off Event takes place on Monday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage
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Honoring 150 Years of History at Bayside Cemetery
On Saturday, June 13, the community is invited to gather at Bayside Cemetery in Sturgeon Bay for a special observance marking the cemetery’s 150th anniversary. This meaningful event celebrates not
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