Step back into time with a stroll through Heritage Village to get a glimpse of what life was like in Door County during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The village, owned by the Door County Historical Society, will host its Opening Day Celebration on Saturday, May 31st from 10a.m. to 3p.m.
“The Opening Day Celebration is the first day that Heritage Village is open for the season and we invite people to come in and explore the 9 different buildings on property,” said Door County Historical Society Executive Director Amy Frank, “it’s an opportunity to really just show what the Heritage Village is all about.”
During the free event, visitors can watch live blacksmith demonstrations, tour the Madden Tool Museum, browse the new Vintage & Makers Market, plus participate in historic games and hands-on activities. They will also get to see period-authentic artifacts as they browse the village’s preserved buildings such as The Greene Store, filled with traditional trinkets found in an old-time general store, as well as the Vignes Schoolhouse, built in the 1890s.
“It’s important that we share this with people so that they kind of understand how Door County came to be what it is, understand where it came from and some of the hardships that people endured to make Door County what it is today and kind of connect today with the past while also looking forward to the future as well,” added Frank.
There is no charge for admission. For more information on the buildings found at the village, pick up a free guide booklet at the entrance or click here.
