The following is the introduction to the two-volume book of family histories published by the Egg Harbor Historical Society in 2011. It’s written by Myles Dannhausen Jr., a writer who grew up in Egg Harbor, now living in Chicago. History, Winston Churchill said, is written by the victors. It might also be said that it is told through
The following was published as a letter to the editor in the Peninsula Pulse April 27, 2012. By Myles Dannhausen Sr. Last week in Egg Harbor a somewhat historic tavern and dance hall was torn down at the behest of village officials. A tavern with an unusual mansard roof built by the hands of Tom
Did you know there are two Egg Harbors in Door County? The Village of Egg Harbor celebrates its 50th birthday with an Eggstravaganza Aug. 23. The Egg Harbor Historical Society is partnering with the Egg Harbor Arts Commission for a celebration at Harbor View Park with food, drinks, and showings of rare historic footage and