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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For more than 150 years, Eagle Bluff Light Station has stood watch over the waters of Green Bay. Its light guided sailors through dangerous passages, its keepers devoted their lives
The Story Behind the Lighthouse: Discover How Eagle Bluff’s History Is Preserved Read More »
What does the Declaration of Independence have to do with Door County? You might be surprised. Join the Door County Historical Society on Monday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. at
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What makes Door County such a special place? Is it the scenic shoreline? The small-town charm? The local businesses, parks, festivals, and traditions that make every season memorable? The truth
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The Door County Historical Society is gearing up for one of our busiest seasons of the year, and we need your help! From History Days and the Root Beer Festival
Volunteers Needed for an Exciting Summer of History! Read More »
Greetings! I headed to the light station this morning hoping to see JF Construcion delivering gravel for the shed installation. JF was not there but Ground Source, the well company,
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Residents and visitors alike are invited to celebrate Door County History Days and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a week of special programs at Heritage Village,
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The Door County Historical Society is thrilled to host the Kick-Off Event for History Days 2026 on Monday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. Residents and visitors alike are
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Greetings, The spring 2026 issue of the US Lighthouse Society Keeper’s Log arrived in yesterday’s mail. The “Notice to Keepers: Great Lakes District” had a feature on Eagle Bluff Light
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