Fish Creek, Wis. (May 27, 2025) — Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is now open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the 2025 season. Located in beautiful Peninsula State Park, the lighthouse offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore local history while observing an active preservation project. Guests are invited to take a self-guided […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 19, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society is pleased to announce that Eagle Bluff Lighthouse will open for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. Located in Peninsula State Park, the lighthouse will welcome visitors daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., seven days a week. Admission is $6 […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 12, 2025) –The Door County Historical Society is pleased to share significant progress in the ongoing restoration of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, with notable advancements both inside the lighthouse and on its surrounding grounds. Interior Restoration Progress Inside the lighthouse, painting efforts are nearing completion. The second-floor hallway has been fully refreshed, […]

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 […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (April 14, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society is pleased to announce the seasonal opening of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park on Friday, May 23, 2025. The lighthouse will be open seven days a week from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM through the fall season. This year’s opening marks a […]

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 2, 2025) – Join the Door County Historical Society (DCHS) Dine & Discover dinner program on April 28 at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay. This event features Brian Grube, Park Manager for Newport and Rock Island State Parks, who will share the history of Rock Island—from its earliest inhabitants […]

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 24, 2025) — The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) invites the community to its March Dine & Discover Program on Saturday, March 22, at Samuelson’s Creek Pub and Grill in Sturgeon Bay. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch served at noon, followed by an engaging program on architect William Bernhard, presented by Jeff O’Keeffe of the […]

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 20, 2025) — The Door County Historical Society is kicking off its 2025 “Dine & Discover” series with an engaging luncheon event featuring a captivating journey into the history of street clocks. Join us on Saturday, February 22, at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Drive, for this unique program that blends local […]

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 6, 2024) — The Door County Historical Society held its 2024 Annual Meeting of the Membership on November 25, 2024 where Rolf Olson was named the DCHS Volunteer of the Year.   Since 2014, Rolf Olson has been a cornerstone of Heritage Village, sharing his incredible talent as a blacksmith. Whether he’s […]

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 22, 2024) – Since 1926, the Door County Historical Society has worked to preserve and share our community’s remarkable history. History isn’t just about the past—it shapes our identity, connects us to one another, and teaches valuable lessons for the future. If we don’t preserve it now, we risk losing these stories […]