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"History Comes to Life
on the Talking Trail..."

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12 Point Talking Trail

Talking Trail

957 - Welcome to Heritage Village

Welcome to Heritage Village! One of the most important things this site offers is the opportunity...

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958 - Heritage Garden

What was grown in a family’s garden depended largely on their cultural practices...

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959 - The Green Store

Before Amazon and other forms of online shopping, there was the Sears catalog. The Sears...

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960 - The Privy

It was common to have a hole in the door of outhouses for ventilation, but the origin of crescent...

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961 - Vignes School

Today, high school students have to meet a number of requirements to graduate and receive their diploma...

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962 - The Blacksmith Shop

If you wanted to become a blacksmith, you would not get the job simply by sending in your...

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963 - Petersen Granary

In the mid-1800s, Wisconsin was famous for its wheat production. Knowing this, farmers...

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964 - The Schopf House

Gustav Lautenbach, or the head of the family that built this house, wore many hats...

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965 - Kohl Fish House

Commercial fishermen were in the business of catching as many fish as quickly as possible...

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966 - Heritage Chapel

Many groups of varying backgrounds have called Door County home. Often, this means they have...

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967 - The Madden Tool Museum

One of the most prevalent tools you will find in the Madden Tool museum, and Door County’s history...

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968 - The Warren House

The Warren family were civil servants, activists, and trailblazers. They were involved with their community...

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of Door County’s past at Heritage Village! Created by the Door County Historical Society, this unique experience brings history to life with hands-on activities and engaging exploration for visitors of all ages.


Travel back to 1880-1910 and see how early European settlers built their community in a bustling rural crossroads. Stroll along scenic pathways, admire the lush gardens, and step inside eight meticulously preserved historic buildings. From the blacksmith shop to the schoolhouse, each structure offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday life over a century ago.


Come experience the charm, resilience, and innovation of Door County’s early settlers—because history is best when you can see, touch, and feel it!

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