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Roots of Our Village Walk

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

The Hardy Gallery Announces Call for Artists for the 2022 Community Mosaic Project

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Ephraim, Wis. (January 21, 2022) — The Hardy Gallery is launching a Call for Artists for the very popular Community Mosaic Project – people from all creative backgrounds and all ages are encouraged to participate! The Community Mosaic Project was first launched in 2008 in partnership with the Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay as a […]

Bethany Lutheran Church in Ephraim Uncovers Original 1882 Siding

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Ephraim, Wis. (December 15, 2021) – Ephraimites coasting by the intersection of Hwy Q and Moravia Street have witnessed impressive improvements to the exterior of Bethany Lutheran Church. Church council members were hoping that if the building’s 1950-era siding was removed, original 1882 lumber would be revealed. That is exactly what happened. Bethany hired Asbestos Removal, Inc (Green […]

Ephraim’s Christmas in the Village

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Ephraim, Wis. (December 1, 2021) – Santa Claus will be in Ephraim on December 4 and bringing lots of holiday cheer! Carriage rides will be available from Village Hall from 2:30–4pm. Then Santa will be arriving at Village Hall at 3pm on a fire truck!   Warm up inside with visits with Santa and activity tables […]