It was 1926. Calvin Coolidge was president. A gallon of gasoline cost around 20 cents. Radios were becoming fixtures in American homes, talking pictures were just around the corner, and
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Greetings, It was an eventful week. The DNR Natural Resources Board visited Eagle Bluff Light Station. Ed had an opportunity to get reacquainted with Natural Resources Board member Bill Smith.
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After years of planning, fundraising, restoration, and construction, one of the final pieces of the Eagle Bluff Light Station project is now in place—and fittingly, it tells the story of
Eagle Bluff Light Station: Stitched Together by Generosity Read More »
For 100 years, the Door County Historical Society has been preserving the stories, people, places, and memories that make Door County special. Now, as we celebrate our Centennial, we’d like
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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
Two State Awards. One Incredible Community. Thank You! Read More »
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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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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We’re excited to welcome visitors back to Eagle Bluff Light Station beginning Friday, May 22, with expanded experiences, restored buildings, and more opportunities than ever to step back in time
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Greetings! The roof is just about done. I had to leave at 4 pm as they were still working on finishing the kitchen roof. It looks fantastic! Ed
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