Belgian Heritage Center

Belgian Heritage Center Preserving and sharing the history and culture of the Belgian settlers in Wisconsin The Namur Belgian Heritage Foundation acquired the former St. Goals:
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Mary of the Snows Church building in August 2010 from the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. Founded in 1860, it is the cornerstone of the Namur National Landmark Historic District in Door County, WI. The Namur Belgian Heritage Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of our unique Belgian-American culture and history in Northeast Wisconsin. Promote preservation of Belgian-American history, culture

and buildings.
2. Promote preservation of the Namur National Landmark Historic district.
3. Present the former St. Mary of the Snows church building as the Wisconsin Belgian Heritage Center to preserve and promote the unique Belgian settlement in the area.

Last Sunday we had the honor of dedicating the reflection benches and paying our respects to those who are buried at the...
05/08/2026

Last Sunday we had the honor of dedicating the reflection benches and paying our respects to those who are buried at the St Mary’s of the Snows cemetery. If you were unable to attend here is the link to the ceremony.

On May 3, 2026, the Belgian Heritage Center dedicated a new memorial to remember those buried in the cemetery. These are a few of those people, accompanied ...

What a wonderful event !!!
05/02/2026

What a wonderful event !!!

04/27/2026

Thank you all so much! The Belgian Heritage Center in Brussels, had a great turnout yesterday!! We so enjoyed seeing all of the smiling faces, listening to old shared stories and watching everyone re-connect with friends and family over a delicious bowl of Booyah 😀😀😀😀

Here are the winners of the drawing today…. Joe Wildenberg (phone ending in 5021) and Weston Carvenough (phone ending in...
04/26/2026

Here are the winners of the drawing today…. Joe Wildenberg (phone ending in 5021) and Weston Carvenough (phone ending in 1108). AND, Thank you to all came to our Booyah at the Belgian Heritage Center in Brussels today!!!

Today’s the Day! Booyah & Bread at the Belgian Heritage Center! 🍲 🥖Join us today, Sunday, April 26, for a warm, homemade...
04/26/2026

Today’s the Day! Booyah & Bread at the Belgian Heritage Center! 🍲 🥖

Join us today, Sunday, April 26, for a warm, homemade meal and a great community tradition.

📍 Location: Belgian Heritage Center
1255 County Road DK, Brussels, WI

🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until it’s gone!)
Enjoy a delicious serving of booyah, fresh bread, dessert, and a beverage—dine in or take it to go starting at 11 AM.

Stick around (or come back) for the Cooyah Tournament from 2:00–5:00 PM—all skill levels welcome!

Come hungry and bring a friend—this is one you don’t want to miss.

TODAY! The Belgian Heritage Center will be competing in the Downtown Green Bay Booyah Battle!!! Come and sample the grea...
04/25/2026

TODAY! The Belgian Heritage Center will be competing in the Downtown Green Bay Booyah Battle!!! Come and sample the greatest Booyah around!

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Booyah/Kringle sampling from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

Where: 100 S. Washington Street, Downtown Green Bay

Cost: $20 tasting card for 10 samples (while supplies last), as described in the Washington Street Block Party event page
Features: 10 diverse Booyah recipes, 5 unique Kringle flavors from Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe

Entertainment: Live music from LIVEwire Polka Band, Counterpunch, and Flatfoot 56, plus a Bike Bash

04/24/2026
It's back! This Saturday, April 25th the BHC will be back at the Booyah Battle in Downtown Green Bay, Inc. to defend our...
04/22/2026

It's back! This Saturday, April 25th the BHC will be back at the Booyah Battle in Downtown Green Bay, Inc. to defend our title of Best Booyah!

Don't miss this event! Help us continue our reign of Best Booyah in all the Land! 👑

Find us at: Tent #3

Ten local booyah chefs will compete for a $500 first prize. Attendees will be able to sample all 10 recipes and vote for their favorite. Live music by LIVEwire Polka Band.

Event is part of Washington Street Block Party.

Click here for more info: https://downtowngreenbay.com/block-party

Next Saturday, April 25, the Washington Street Block Party will bring Booyah, Kringle, bikes, bands, and brews to the 100 block of S Washington from 12-7pm! 🍻🎶

Check-out all the exciting details with the link below. 👏🏼👇🏽
downtowngreenbay.com/block-party

EVENT REMINDER! Join us tomorrow for our Christmas Spirits Mosaic Glass Workshop! Have a drink, enjoy charcuterie, get c...
12/05/2025

EVENT REMINDER!
Join us tomorrow for our Christmas Spirits Mosaic Glass Workshop! Have a drink, enjoy charcuterie, get creative, and share some holiday cheer. This is a great, adults-only event for a chilly day!

Plus, our Center is open for special holiday shopping:
• Saturday, December 6 — 9:00 to 5:00
• Saturday, December 13 — 9:00 to Noon
• Saturday, December 20 — 9:00 to noon

We’re excited about our new outdoor exhibits and continuing campus improvements!
12/04/2025

We’re excited about our new outdoor exhibits and continuing campus improvements!

'Fund' Friday is celebrating!

The Belgian Heritage Center outdoor campus exhibits are complete! Visitors can learn about the history, buildings, and cemetery found at the site.

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1255 CR DK
Brussels, WI
54204

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