Egg Harbor Historical Society

The Maid and the Socialite
2026-10-20 02:00 - 16:00 UTC | Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor, 54209, United States
Lynda Drews discusses her book, “The Maid and the Socialite”
Lynda and her husband Jim purchased their Green Bay Astor Neighborhood home in 1977. Soon after, she discovered that one of her home’s owners had been Attorney Victor I. Minahan, a member of a brilliant family that dominated Green Bay’s professional, business, political, and social arenas for over 60 years—yet no full-length book had ever been written about the Minahans. When Lynda began to tackle that endeavor in 2017, she discovered the maid and the socialite’s stories, and the book Lynda planned to write took a dramatic turn. Lynda’s talk will highlight that research journey to uncover these brave women’s stories.

DCHS Dine & Discover - Hail to the Prophet King of Beaver Island
2026-09-28 18:00 - 21:00
Featuring Peter Lison

Egg Harbor Baseball Program
2026-09-27 16:00 - 18:00
This program will be structured as an Open House, where current and former players will be sharing stories and memorabilia for attendees to view. An opening presentation, given by our historian Giz Herbst, will begin by describing past championship teams and players. All are invited to enjoy the stories of past teams and refreshments.

The Peninsula Century Challenge
2026-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Stone Quarry Park on Cty B
Features four routes designed to take bike riders past scenic vistas on rider- friendly roads throughout northern Door County. There’s a 25-mile, 50, 62 and 100 mile ride to choose from. The Egg Harbor Historical Society will be manning an aid station at the Stone Quarry Park on Cty B. If you wish to help, join us in aiding
Door County Silent Sports.
Visit https://peninsulacenturyfallchallenge.com for more information

Annual Meeting and Dinner Program
2026-09-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor, 54209, United States
Our annual meeting and dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 16 at the Great Hall located at the 2nd floor of the Kress Pavillon. $30 for members. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner at 6:00 pm. Meeting at 6:30. Chambers Island’s Ghost Ship Program to follow.
Dinner Details: Reservations are due by September 11. Cost is $35 per person which can be paid at the evening’s event. $30 for members. Checks are to be made out to Egg Harbor Historical Society. Email eggharborwihistory@gmail or Phone Char Mueller at 920-823-2062, or Giz Herbst
at 920-868-3475, yoreplace@gmail.com with your name and how many are coming.
Program Details: Most of Door County and her visitors have an interest in what happens and what happened out on its surrounding waters. Nautical history can be intriguing and “The Mystery Ship, Chambers Island’s Ghost Ship” is one of those stories, a true historical happening that had “deep” The Alvin Clark under full sail in the waters of Green Bay. Egg Harbor connections and surrounding areas Photo is a facsimile of the Alvin Clark off of Chambers Island in 1864 was finally brought to surface in 1969. The program will take you back in history, back to 1864 and more recently 1969. You don’t want to miss this bit of history, it made mention nationally. The waters surrounding Door County contain more than 240 to 270 known and confirmed shipwrecks.

DCHS Dine & Discover - Aerial Tour of Door County
2026-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor, 54209, United States
Featuring Dr. Glen Tanck

Alpine Program
2026-08-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor, 54209, United States

Horseshoe Bay Farms Family Fun Day
2026-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209, United States
Join us at Horseshoe Bay Farms for their annual Family Fun Day—a free community event packed with activities for all ages. Spend the day exploring the beautiful historic grounds while enjoying a variety of engaging attractions. Event Highlights Include: Live magician performances, a hands-on petting zoo, Door County Bookmobile book giveaway, delicious concessions and rides on the Alpine Train.

DCHS Dine & Discover - Exploring Door County Caves
2026-07-27 18:00 - 21:00 | The Institute Saloon, Institute
Featuring Gary Soule

Joe Knaapen as "Edward Minor, Door County Civil War Veteran".
2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor, 54209, United States
Knaapen’s program will feature Minor’s Civil War experience with the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry and his accomplishments in the Wisconsin Assembly, State Senate and Congress.
Presenter Joe Knaapen is a Sturgeon Bay native whose family owned and operated a bakery there for 70 years. He retired after 30 years as a newspaper reporter and editor, most of that at the Door County Advocate. As an avid reader, he was always interested in the U.S. Civil War.

250 Year Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
2026-07-02 10:00 - 14:00
Come to the History Center at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor between 10 am and 2 pm on July 2. We have historical displays, puzzle games for the kids of all ages that you can work on at the Center or take with you. Help us celebrate and have a piece of CAKE while it lasts.

DCHS Dine & Discover - The Making of the Book: Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
2026-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Log Den Restaurant, Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209, United States
Featuring Barb & Ken Wardius

Event - History Week
2026-06-15 00:00 - 2026-06-19 23:59 | Crossroads at Heritage Square in Sturgeon Bay – Monday June 15, 10 am to 4 pm

Event at Kress Pavilion (Great Hall)
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00
Into the Storm. Author Jamie Palmer discusses her research for her book: Into the Storm – the story of Leathem Smith’s fatal sailboat accident.

Event at Kress Pavilion (Great Hall)
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00
“A Picture Show, Now and Then In The Egg Harbor Township”. A historical display
from Carlsville to the north side of Egg Harbor.

DCHS Dine & Discover - 116 Years of Drab Jewelry
2026-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Schmitz Insurance, 7153 Wi-42, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 54325
Featuring George Draeb

Event - Open House
2026-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor, 54209, United States
Egg Harbor Historical Society is hosting an Open House event upstairs in The Great Hall at Egg Harbor’s Kress Pavilion. Egg Harbor’s own notable individuals will be honored. Refreshments and hor dourves will be provided.

Event - Peninsula State Park
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00
Door County Half Marathon. The Egg Harbor Historical Society board members helps to hand out water, electrolyte sport drink and energy gels to the half marathon runners at Aid Station E. (Mile 8). Come join us. Contact Glen Tanck (EHHS Silent Sport Coordinator) at <ehtanck@gmail.com> to sign up and/or for more information.

DCHS - Dine & Discover - Maple Syrup in Door County
2026-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Al Johnson’s Sister Bay
Featuring Steve Jorns of Jorns Sugar Bush

Event at Kress Pavilion (Great Hall)
2026-04-10 14:00 - 16:00
Bookmobile Summertime Stops – Giz Herbst presents information on where the Door County Bookmobile stopped during the summer season.

Event at Kress Pavilion (Great Hall)
2026-03-17 14:00 - 17:00
Egg Harbor Picture Show- Then and Now. Giz Herbst presents Egg Harbor buildings how they looked back in the early days and what they have evolved to the present day.

Event at Kress Pavilion (Great Hall)
2026-02-17 14:00 - 16:00
Kathy Beck describes her egg collection “Eggs as Art” which includes a history of decorated eggs from around the world, some antique eggs, painted, carved, ethnic styles and many more techniques and a few of her own carved egg shells. Kathy will also share her stories about the invaluable wild bird egg collection and the priceless 70 million year old dinosaur egg.
