The Egg Harbor Historical Society will prevent a discussion of the Bertschinger family’s long history in Egg Harbor at its annual dinner at the Alpine Resort Sept. 20, 2018. With the resort now offered for sale, this could be among the final opportunities to tour the grounds and soak in a century of history on
If you’ve enjoyed the work of the Egg Harbor Historical Society, then you’ve enjoyed the long hours and in-depth research of Giz Herbst. Giz has been a part of the organization since its founding, and his energy and enthusiasm for Egg Harbor history has been invaluable. On Thursday, April 19, that work was rewarded as
The Egg Harbor Historical Society is hosting its winter program on Sunday, March 4 at 1 pm at the Door Artisan Cheese Company. The program features a history of Wisconsin and Door County cheese factories. After the program guided tours and sampling will be available as well as hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Because of limited seating, reservations
In 1975, Jim and Francis Dutton got the wild idea that a rural Egg Harbor farm with a dilapidated barn could be transformed into music camp for aspiring youth musicians. That’s when the old Tishler family farm became the Birch Creek Music Performance Center. Four decades on it is one of the most respected summer
The Egg Harbor Historical Society has produced two posters featuring iconic village and town sites – the old Egg Harbor School and the Barns of Egg Harbor. These posters make great gifts for those who love Egg Harbor, attended the old school, or those who just love local history! To order, email eggharborwihistory@gmail.com with the