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Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Restoration Nears Completion — Final Push for Community Support

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Fish Creek, Wis. (April 28, 2025) —The Door County Historical Society is proud to share significant progress in its multi-phase restoration and reconstruction project at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park. As we near our $2 million fundraising goal—with $1.6 million already raised—we are calling on the community to help us cross the finish […]

Applications Now Open for Marina Fest 2025 Arts & Crafts/Farmers Market

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Sister Bay, Wis. (April 28, 2025) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association is excited to announce that vendor applications are now open for the highly anticipated Arts & Crafts/Farmers Market at the annual Sister Bay Marina Fest, taking place August 30–31, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily at Waterfront Park, located between the Post Office and Village Hall. This […]

Wisconsin’s General Fishing Season Opens May 3

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Madison, Wis. (April 25, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 3. With more than 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and 260 miles of the Mississippi River, there are […]

Final Door County Master Gardeners Program: “Building Gardens, Not Collections”

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Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 25, 2025) – The Door County Master Gardeners Association will present its final public program of the  spring season, “Building Gardens, Not Collections,” on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Crossroads at Big Creek. The timing couldn’t be better for gardeners preparing for spring planting. Several years ago, a speaker humorously described “CPAS—Compulsive Plant Acquisition Syndrome,” a […]

Peninsula Music Festival Unveils Incredible 2025 Season Lineup August 5 – 23, 2025

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Ephraim, Wis. (April 23, 2025) – The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) returns to the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek, Door County this August 5-23. The 73rd PMF concert season is guaranteed to dazzle newcomers and seasoned music lovers alike. From iconic symphonies and world-renowned soloists to thrilling cinematic scores and groundbreaking percussion, each concert promises […]

Arbor Day at Crossroads

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Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 23, 2025) – In Wisconsin, Arbor Day is officially observed on the last Friday of April. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Arbor Day Foundation explains that the best day to celebrate Arbor Day is when conditions are ideal for planting trees. At Crossroads at Big Creek, that means we […]

DCMM and City Host Dual Coast Guard Celebration on April 24

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Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 23, 2025) – The City of Sturgeon Bay and the Door County Maritime Museum cordially invite the media and the public to join us in a dual celebration on Thursday, April 24 at 11am at the Door County Maritime Museum, 120 North Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay.  The City of Sturgeon Bay will celebrate its five-year […]

Reserve Your Spot for Mother’s Day at Burton’s on the Bay

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Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 23, 2025) – Burton’s on the Bay at Alpine Resort, located at 7715 Alpine Road in Egg Harbor, will be serving Mother’s Day Brunch on May 11 from 10 am-2 pm featuring an assortment of irresistible delights. Brunch menu items include Carved Ham, Slow Roasted NY Strip, Salads, Made to order Omelets, Smoked […]

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Restoration in Progress—Tours Open to the Public Starting May 23

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Door County, Wis. (April 21, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society is pleased to announce that Eagle Bluff Lighthouse will reopen for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m., even as major restoration efforts continue throughout the summer. Thanks to generous community support, the Society is making significant progress on a $2 million restoration […]