History Days Kickoff Event

Miller Art Museum

June 19, 11 am

Miller Art Museum

107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay

Join the Heritage Alliance of Door County at the Miller Art Museum on Monday, June 19 at 11 am to explore the ‘Untold Stories’ of Door County! Enjoy family friendly hands-on demonstrations and refreshments provided by Scaturos Baking Co & Cafe and Pinky Promise Coffee.

Julie Gilbert, Destination Door County CEO, Christian Overland, Ruth & Hartley Barker Director and CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society; Joel Kitchens, Member

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of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 1st district; André Jacques, Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 1st district; and representatives from the office of Mike Gallagher, U.S. Congressman Representing the 8th district of Wisconsin will be in attendance to give remarks on the importance of exploring the ‘Untold Stories’ of our local, regional, and larger communities. Meet organizations located throughout Door County who will be offering unique experiences during History Days and learn more about this week-long celebration of Door County history.

Handcrafted by Winifred and Donald Boynton between 1939 and 1947 on the grounds of their summer residence, Borklunden’s Boynton Chapel in Baileys Harbor is modeled after the Garmo stave church at Maihaugen in Lillehammer, Norway. The chapel contains 41 hand-painted frescoes and numerous exceptionally fine carved-wood furnishings. Bjorklunden will have several events during History Days, including tours of the chapel, see the enclosed schedule.

Heritage Alliance of Door County

The Heritage Alliance of Door County is a collaborative group made up of museums, historical societies, and educational institutions in Door County. The group exists to facilitate cooperation, collaboration and mutual promotion within the Door County historical community and is open to all historically interested individuals in Door County, Wisconsin, regardless of membership in any other entity or association.