Ephraim, Wis. (November 29, 2023)—Sip, the colorful little restaurant located in North Ephraim, re-opened its doors earlier this month after a brief hiatus spent putting the finishing touches on the new addition and reinventing the menu. Please read more in the full press release attached to this email along with photos of the new and […]
Natural Christmas at The Ridges Sanctuary
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (November 27, 2023) – The Ridges Sanctuary is giving families and friends a chance to spend time this holiday season surrounded by its natural beauty at its Natural Christmas event, on Saturday, December 9th from 3:00-6:00 pm. Guests at the old-fashioned holiday celebration can walk down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk, roast […]
Nominate Your Door County Hospitality Hero
Door County, Wis. (November 27, 2023) – County is brimming with unsung hospitality heroes, the dedicated frontline staff who welcome everyone to our picturesque peninsula and islands, ensuring they have unforgettable experiences. Shine a light on your favorite hospitality hero for their chance to win a Door County prize package. Nominate someone who consistently goes […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Gigi
Meet Gigi, she is a 2-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. She sports the cutest face ever, weighs 48-pounds and would love to go home for the holidays and share all her fun and silly personality. She loves walks or chasing balls in a fenced yard to run […]
Excitement is Building for Christmas at Heritage Village
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 27, 2023) – This holiday season, the Door County Historical Society will kick-off an event that’s destined to become an annual tradition for everyone. Heritage Village at Big Creek will host the inaugural Glimpse of Christmas Past, which will transform six of the historic buildings into a festive wonderland. Local nonprofit […]
Maritime Speaker Series: World War II and Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 21, 2023) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Maritime Speaker Series (presented in partnership with series sponsor the Door County Medical Center). The Maritime Speaker Series offers an assortment of monthly programs – from historical topics to current issues affecting the […]
Ephraim’s Orphan Train Daughter
Pictured far left is Margaret Louise Anderson and possibly her daughter, Betty. Matilda “Tillie” Valentine, proprieter of the Anderson Hotel (today’s condominums on Moravia Street), stands right. Tillie and her husband, Adolph Anderson, adopted Louise in 1915. Louise arrived in Green Bay by Orphan Train. Organizations like the Children’s Aid Society created the Orphan Train Movement because there were no labor […]
Holiday Celebration and Photos with Santa at the Wisconsin Humane Society
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 21, 2023) – Join the fun and festive atmosphere at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus on Saturday, December 2 from 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Bring your social pets and kids for a memorable holiday photo with Santa, plus enjoy the open house, and a chance to win awesome […]
Death’s Door Dance Festival Needs Your Support
Donate by January 5th to save this Free Door County Dance Event Door County, Wis. (November 21, 2023) – The fate of Death’s Door Dance Festival is now in the hands of the public. Numerous grants have yet to invest in the future of our FREE public dance event. Due to these unfortunate circumstances, we need […]
New Classes Offered at Write On
Online and In Person Opportunities in Fiction and More Juddville, Wis. (November 17, 2023) – Write On, Door County will offer two workshops focused on fiction as well as a special session of their popular Healing Through Writing program during the month of December. David John Paradise will lead an online session on Saturday, December […]
