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Welcome to the private page where we will post stories, studies, and histories that you can enjoy! Thank you for being a member of Door County Historical Society.
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Maple syrup has been around the Jorns family since 1857 when Grandfather Ferndinand Jorns arrived in Door County from Germany. But the production of Maple Syrup dates back to the Native Americans. They would gauge the side of the tree with a stone ax…
Meet the Warren Family! William H. Warren was one of the oldest settlers in Door County. He was born on October 26, 1814 in the state of New York. He spent a majority of his early years at sea, until arriving to Sturgeon Bay…
The Pioneer Store in Ellison Bay, WI is a commodity to many in Northern Door County history. Surrounded now by relatively modern buildings, restaurants, and attractions, the Pioneer Store’s late-1800s general store look catches many visitor’s eyes when travelling up the county. This appearance…
