You can take to the water to celebrate Monday's kickoff of Door County History Days. Organized by the Heritage Alliance of Door County, 15 nonprofit organizations will host more than 30 special programs across the county from June 17th to June 23rd as they work together to showcase the area’s local history. The third annual kicks off on the Washington Island Ferry Line’s boat, The Eyrarbakki, before it takes guests on an exhaustive tour of the island’s historical landmarks. Two of those sites, the Jacobsens Museum and the Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum, are under the watchful eye of director Nina Herbst, who emigrated from the United Kingdom over 20 years ago and has soaked up the local culture since she moved to Door County in 2021.

The Friends of Rock Island State Park, The Ridges Sanctuary, and the Liberty Grove Historical Society will also host presentations as a part of the opening day of Door County History Days. You can find the full schedule of events by clicking this link.