By Kathleen Harris, Ephraim Historical Foundation, ephraim.org According to Wilson family lore, one long ago Christmas Oscar Wilson (1871-1948) decided to surprise the village children by hanging a giant candy cane in the Moravian Church. Uncle “Oc,” as he was known, was a candy maker by trade who had come from Milwaukee to to Ephraim in 1906 […]
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 […]
The Hardy Gallery’s 12th Annual Holiday Online Auction Fundraiser
Ephraim, Wis. (November 14, 2023)—The Hardy Gallery is excited to announce its 12th Annual Holiday Online Auction, which will start on Sunday, November 19 at 12 p.m. Central Time and will run until Sunday, November 26 at 8 p.m. Central Time. The auction features a wide array of unique gifts generously donated by Door County […]
Santa’s Coming to Town for Ephraim’s Christmas in the Village on Dec. 2
Ephraim, Wis. (November 9, 2023) – Celebrate the holiday season at the Ephraim Business Council’s annual Christmas in the Village event on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Throughout the day, participate in the Spot the Snowmen activity by visiting festive open houses at participating businesses: Ephraim Historical Foundation’s Anderson Store, Cultured, Eagle Harbor Inn, Ephraim Library, […]
Roots of Our Village Walk
Starts at Bethany Lutheran Church. Discover the story of immigrant Peter Peterson, who worked with the Anderson brothers to build a dock for Rev. Iverson and his group of Moravians. See the inside of a pioneer cabin, too. Free to the public. Registration appreciated by calling 920-854-9688 or visiting ephraim.org
SS Carolina with Jim Baye
Tuesday August 22 HISTORY CHAT: SS Carolina with Jim Baye 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Pioneer Schoolhouse. Enjoy an informal talk with local historian Jim Baye. See items from his personal collection of SS Carolina memorabilia. Learn a little about Captain McGarity, too, from EHF Educator Kathleen Harris.
Exclusive Tours of Historic Binkhaven Property in Ephraim
Ephraim, Wis. (August 9, 2023) – The Ephraim Historical Foundation, in partnership with Elliot Taillon and Austin Pierce, will be offering exclusive tours of the historic Binkhaven property in Ephraim on Friday, August 18 at 10AM and 1PM. Originally built in the 1960s, Binkhaven has been heralded for its architectural importance and rosemaling. The buildings […]
Ephraim’s Fyr Bal Chieftain, GG Paschke
Ephraim, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – It is with great pleasure that we congratulate G.G. Paschke on being elected Ephraim’s 57th Fyr Bal Chieftain. G.G. has been a member of the Ephraim Historical Foundation since 1967 and continues to be an incredible volunteer and docent. EHF Executive Director Cody Schreck was at the Ephraim Visitor Center […]
The Hardy Gallery Announces Award Winners from the 60th Annual Juried Exhibit
Ephraim, Wis. (June 21, 2022) – The Hardy Gallery is pleased to announce the award winners of the 60th Annual Juried Exhibit. Out of 140 submissions from artists throughout the Peninsula and Midwest region, five individual artists were awarded financial merit awards for outstanding work, including Best in Show (Francis Hardy Legacy Award), Second, and Third […]
Registration & Open House for Peninsula Preschool’s 2022-23 School Year
Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am – Noon Ephraim, Wis. (March 30, 2022) – Interested parents of preschool-age children are invited to visit Peninsula Preschool’s classroom and meet the director to learn about the 2022-23 curriculum. Registration on April 9 (9:00 am – Noon) is at 10005 Norway in the Ephraim Village Administration Building. Spots are currently available for […]
