The Belgian Heritage Center will be hosting the kickoff for Door County History Days on Monday, June 16th from 9a.m. until noon. The event starts an exciting week of activities that will be happening throughout the county where over 20+ nonprofit and historical organizations will offer special programs surrounding this year’s theme of preservation.
Belgian Heritage Center board member Ann Jinkins says the kickoff is an exciting way to peek into the past but also to highlight the exciting ways these many organizations are preserving and inspiring growth in Door County.
“It’s kind of exciting to let people know what’s going on throughout the county because Door County has a really rich history,” said Jinkins.
The free event, sponsored by the Heritage Alliance of Door County, will include stories, displays, and presentations from the various organizations from June 16th until the 22nd.
During the kickoff, ten representatives will speak and showcase what preservation work is being done at their own sites. Visitors can also tour the Belgian Heritage Center campus to see the restored 1900’s-era St. Mary of the Snows church, school and convent, as well as the St. Roch Votive Chapel and historic parish cemetery. There are also educational exhibits and interactive galleries that highlight Belgian history and influence around the peninsula.
Destination Door County’s CEO Julie Gilbert will also be unveiling the new Heritage Trail Pass - a free app that allows users to identify historical sites throughout the county.
