Growing up in an artistic family, it’s no wonder Riley Bridenhagen followed suit. Surrounded by painting, photography, and overall creativity, the Bridenhagen family (Fred, Stacy, and sons Marshal and Riley) all offer something unique to the Door County art world. Most recently, Riley has created a series of beautiful leaf art like nothing you’ve seen, […]
Heritage and History: Enriching the Door Peninsula Experience
Cemetery and village walks. Chapel tours. Family history presentations. School reunions. Historic barn events. The creation of a traveling ‘Historymobile’ – it’s just a sampling of recent initiatives by local historic entities. While each historic group stands alone, they benefit from collaboration, and the Heritage Alliance of Door County (HADC) has been working to expand […]
Goose and Guns
(From the just-published book “Stories From Yesteryear” by Elaine Johnson. Available at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay.) Author Elaine Johnson, 90 years old, founded Northern Lights Fish & Caviar with cousin Gretna Johns (d: 2014) in 1953. The partners purchased Rohde’s Grocery Store in 1966 (currently the location of Door County […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Freddy
Hi, my name is Freddy! I came to DCHS from the Wisconsin Humane Society in Milwaukee because I’m hoping to finally find a forever home. I am a seven-month-old male Carolina dog with a beautiful medium tan coat. Even though I only weigh 22 lbs right now, I am full of energy! I love to […]
Door County Maritime Museum Announces Maritime Speaker Series Lineup
The Maritime Speaker Series returns to the Door County Maritime Museum for the 2017-2018 season. This year boasts an impressive lineup of speakers to educate and entertain maritime enthusiasts. The series runs the first Thursday of each month and kicks off on November 2 with award-winning columnist and author of ten books, Rochelle Pennington, who […]
Moneypenny Recognized for 10 years of Service at DCVB’s 92nd Annual Meeting
Around 140 business leaders enjoyed a beautiful dinner at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club on October 18th for the Door County Visitor Bureau’s (DCVB) 92nd annual meeting. The evening started with a 5:30pm social hour followed by dinner and the annual meeting at 6:30pm. The official business of the night took place when new DCVB board members […]
DCA Presents Second-Annual Blues & Roots Fest
Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to present its second-annual Blues & Roots Fest at 7 p.m. on November 2, 3, and 4, featuring Leyla McCalla, Mission Temple Fireworks Revival with Paul Thorn & The McCrary Sisters, Ruthie Foster, and The Fairfield Four. Leyla McCalla (Thursday, November 2) is a New York-born Haitian-American living in […]
Be You, Be Beauty
Be You, Be Beauty By Laurel Ciohon Formerly Christine’s in downtown Egg Harbor, the new Be Beauty is a beautiful addition to town. Not knowing what to expect – beauty products, clothing, jewelry? – I walked up the path to the front porch of the shop. The first thing I noticed before entering the shop […]
DCHS to Participate in the Door County Co-op Pet Event
The Door County Humane Society is hosting cat and kitten adoptions at the Door County Co-op’s Pet Event. This adoption event will take place on Saturday, October 21st from 10am to 2pm at the Door County Co-op’s Country Store located at 317 Green Bay Road in Sturgeon Bay. “We are excited to be a part […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Fritz
Hi, my name is Fritz! I came to DCHS back in June as a surrender because my family was no longer able to care for me. I’m eight years old and very friendly. You might notice that I have one ear folded back, but you don’t need to worry about it at all. It doesn’t […]
