Heritage Village, Door County

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Heritage Village, Door County Experience what life in rural Door County was like at the end of the 19th century!

Owned and operated by the Door County Historical Society, Heritage Village invites everyone to explore historic buildings, traditions, and everyday pioneer life. The Door County Historical Society is an organization of more than 350 people dedicated to keeping history alive for future generations through the collection, preservation and sharing of the heritage of Door County. The society meets monthly from April until November in different places throughout the county. The monthly meeting, held the fourth Monday of the month, consists of a dinner, a short business meeting and a program relating to local history. A Board of Directors and Committees, comprised of society members, oversee the finances and projects of the society which include maintaining and operating the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Museum, Heritage Village at Big Creek, the Hanson House, and the Door County Archives. The society also publishes The Peninsula, designates historical sites throughout the county, and provides educational programs for schools and groups.

SPOOKY TALESListen to a few haunted tales from the Wisconsin’s woods and waterways. THIS SATURDAY AT 6:00pm.
10/22/2026

SPOOKY TALES
Listen to a few haunted tales from the Wisconsin’s woods and waterways. THIS SATURDAY AT 6:00pm.

VILLAGE CHAPELIn 2001, DCHS celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding with the building of a three-fourth size rep...
10/18/2026

VILLAGE CHAPEL
In 2001, DCHS celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding with the building of a three-fourth size replica of the first church in Door County. The structure was patterned after the Ephraim Moravian Church, built in 1853 by Rev. Iverson.

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SUMMERWe will closing on October 23rd. We do have a program on the 24th from 6pm-7pm called Spooky...
10/17/2026

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SUMMER
We will closing on October 23rd. We do have a program on the 24th from 6pm-7pm called Spooky Tales.

We are cleaning the buildings the morning of the 24th, Volunteer times will be posted on Facebook if you would like to help.

Also, we will be open in December for our Christmas weekends.

WISCONSIN’ ODD TALESWith only two weeks until Halloween read a strange tale or two about Wisconsin’s peculiar past. Book...
10/17/2026

WISCONSIN’ ODD TALES
With only two weeks until Halloween read a strange tale or two about Wisconsin’s peculiar past. Books and Halloween candy for sale in the Greene Store.

PETERSON GRANARYBuilt in 1909 the Peterson Granary was moved to Heritage Village in 1999. Once used to store wheat, oats...
10/14/2026

PETERSON GRANARY
Built in 1909 the Peterson Granary was moved to Heritage Village in 1999. Once used to store wheat, oats, and barley. The granary was also used as housing for Mexican families who came to the area to pick cherries.
Visit Heritage Village and take time to explore the many stories of the granary.

SWEET APPLE DAY
10/12/2026

SWEET APPLE DAY

THANK YOUTo all of the volunteers and to those that attended Apple Day a big thank you! Pictures coming soon!
10/10/2026

THANK YOU
To all of the volunteers and to those that attended Apple Day a big thank you! Pictures coming soon!

DAIRYLAND LOREGet ready to hear strange tales of Wisconsin’s woodlands, waterways, and people. There will be a story of ...
10/09/2026

DAIRYLAND LORE
Get ready to hear strange tales of Wisconsin’s woodlands, waterways, and people. There will be a story of a monster fish, strange happenings, and maybe one about a Hodag! Warm c***r and spooky snacks too.

Recommended for kids 9yrs and up. Program is normal cost of admission. No need to make reservations.

IT IS…Don’t be scared of this crazy creature called a “Hodag.” The mythical creature of lumberjacks made the Wisconsin t...
10/09/2026

IT IS…
Don’t be scared of this crazy creature called a “Hodag.” The mythical creature of lumberjacks made the Wisconsin town of Rhineland famous.

Address

2041 Michigan Street PO Box 71
Sturgeon Bay, WI
54235

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(920) 421-2332

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