Door County History Days kicked off at the Belgian Heritage Center in Brussels on June 16th. Individuals from various historical organizations had displays set up to showcase their sites and discussed the importance of preservation with attendees. The event also celebrated the launch of the Heritage Trail Pass, which encourages visitors to explore historical sites throughout the county.
“It’s a great digital experience that guides you through 28 historic sites across the county,” said Destination Door County Marketing & Sales Manager Elizabeth Charney, “there’s no app to download, you just sign up and start exploring.”
The Heritage Trail Pass is a free, year-round, self-guided experience for individuals. With their mobile pass, visitors can check in at each stop ranging from lighthouses to maritime museums and more, to earn rewards like custom Door County Stickers and a branded canvas tote bag.
“It’s really exciting about the Heritage Trail Pass, I think it’s going to be a great way to encourage visitors and residents alike to make sure that they’re able to visit all of the different heritage sites and all of the historical sites that are across the community because there are so many,” said Amy Frank, the Executive Director for the Door County Historical Society.
More than 30 unique programs will be hosted across Door County through June 26th to celebrate the area’s past and rich heritage. For a full schedule of history day events, click here.
