Brussels, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – As part of the annual Belgian Days celebration, the Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) invites visitors to experience two engaging programs that bring the stories of the Belgian settlement in Wisconsin to life.
Narrated Bus Tour Through Belgian Settlement
Saturday, July 12 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Join BHC Historian Barb (Englebert) Chisholm for a guided bus tour through the heart of the largest Belgian settlement in the United States. The one-hour narrated journey explores iconic features of Belgian heritage including roadside chapels, traditional red brick homes, summer kitchens, early cemeteries, and the site of the first Kermiss. Learn about the hardships and resilience of early settlers while riding through this historic region. The tour also includes a guided walk-through the Belgian Heritage Center campus, including the St. Roch Chapel, and the restored schoolhouse/convent.
Tickets are $25 per person and space is limited. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
To reserve your seat, contact Julie at 920-619-6363 or email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org.
Payment accepted by cash, check, or credit card. This event is held in cooperation with the Brussels Lions Club, with proceeds benefiting both the Lions and BHC. Please note: The tour leaves from the Belgian Heritage Center at 8:30 am, tour transportation is via a standard school bus, accessible only by steps.
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