Wisconsin is home to many scenic landscapes that showcase the delightful colors of nature in autumn. We’re starting to see the leaves change colors, with some parts of the state already at or nearing peak colors. Why Do Leaves Change Colors?In the fall, when days shorten and temperatures drop, leaves stop their food-making process. As […]
Historic Structure Report to be Completed for Eagle Bluff Light Station
The Door County Historical Society renewed their 1960 commitment to preserve Eagle Bluff Light Station, located in Peninsula State Park, by commissioning a Historic Structure Report (HSR). The Jeffris Family Foundation, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, awarded a Historic Structure Report grant for the Eagle Bluff Light Station. The lead gift consists of a 50 percent […]
Eagle Bluff 150th Anniversary Celebration
The Door County Historical Society is proud to announce the 150th Anniversary of the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Please join us on October 15 to commemorate Eagle Bluff’s 150 years of service. On October 15, 1868, the light beamed from the Eagle Bluff tower for the first time. The lighthouse immediately gained status as an important […]
Fall Lighthouse Festival Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival. This annual festival takes place October 6-7, 2018 and is comprised of land and boat tours featuring some of Door County’s most iconic lighthouses. Visitors will get a rare opportunity to explore some of these maritime treasures and enjoy seeing them […]
Northern Sky Theater to Distribute Free Tickets for Two World Premieres to All Door County Students
Northern Sky Theater will once again invite all Door County students to a complimentary evening of entertainment under the stars. Northern Sky will distribute nearly 4,000 free tickets to every elementary, middle and high school student at all five Door County schools as well as area homeschooling students. Tickets will be distributed in the middle […]
Northern Sky Theater Announces Naming Opportunities
With the end of the year fast approaching, Northern Sky Theater has announced a holiday-giving opportunity for donors making a contribution to its Constellation Campaign. In an effort to continue the strong momentum of Northern Sky’s Constellation Campaign to raise funds for a new Creative Campus in Fish Creek, the company is giving donors the opportunity […]
Door County Half Marathon Opens Early-bird Registration
Early-bird registration for the 11th running of the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k is now open. Register by Oct. 31 to save $20 on race-day registration and join 2,700 running friends at the starting line in beautiful Peninsula State Park Saturday, May 5, 2018. The race is a favorite of runners throughout […]
Upcoming Events for Eagle Tower
It has been a little over one year since the fundraising for Eagle Tower began. Since last September, over $600,000 has been raised towards the $750,000 goal. On Thursday, September 28 the DNR will host a public meeting at 5:00pm at the Sturgeon Bay Library to present the Tower design concepts and gather feedback as well as present […]
History Programs: Twilight Tours, Tunes & Tales
Delight in the tales of lighthouse keepers through story, song, and poetry at the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse for Twilight Tours, Tunes & Tales on the fall evenings of September 29-30 and October 6-7. On these special evenings a friendly glow will shine on the path leading to the keeper’s house, the same warm glow that […]
