The Liberty Grove Historical Society is on a mission to preserve history in Door County. To help celebrate the many time-honored traditions, they will host their 24th annual Lake-to-Table Fish Boil Fundraiser on Thursday, June 19th. Attendees can fill up on fresh-caught Whitefish and enjoy views from the “top of the hill” while supporting a piece of the peninsula’s legacy.
“If you’ve never experienced a fish boil, it’s definitely a sight to see; once they put the kerosene on the flames and the pot overflows, it’s always oohs and ahhs,”said Liberty Grove Historical Society President Stefanie DeVooght-Burke, “fish boils are so deeply rooted in our history in Door County.”
During the event, which will be held in the society’s historic museum barn, attendees can feast on locally-caught Lake Michigan Whitefish or roasted chicken. Both entrees will be served with baby red potatoes, onions, coleslaw, rye bread, and a classic slice of cherry pie. Proceeds from the event will assist the Liberty Grove Historical Society in checking off their goals for the future.
“We’re trying to put together plans for a new storage building because we have a lot of offers for different pieces that we can’t necessarily take because we don’t have the inside storage space for everything,” DeVooght-Burke added, “if the opportunity arises, you know, we would also like to have funds to be able to acquire old historic buildings to bring to the top of the hill.”
DeVooght-Burke was excited to share that the historical society recently paid off their mortgage and that they are looking forward to moving onto new projects that will safeguard local history.
The event runs from 4p.m. to 8p.m. and reservations for the fish boil are strongly encouraged. Reserve your spot by calling (920) 839-5022. A limited number of walk-in spots may also be available.
