Ephraim Historical Foundation Curator Jeff O'Keeffe will be speaking at the Door County Historical Society's March "Dine & Discover" program, highlighting the life of architect William Bernhard. The program will take place Saturday, March 22nd at 12PM at Samuelson's Creek Pub And Grill (1009 S Oxford Ave, Sturgeon Bay). Registration is required with a deadline by March 15. Tickets are $40 ($35 for DCHS members).

Register at https://doorcountyhistoricalsociety.org/monthly-programs/

In the early 1990s, a large number of architectural plans, designs, and drawings by William Bernhard were donated to the Ephraim Historical Foundation (EHF). Bernhard was a Russian-born, German-trained architect who was active in the Chicago area and in Door County from the 1920s into the 1940s. He designed numerous buildings in the Village of Ephraim and beyond, including his own Ephraim residence “Svea” (1920), the Ephraim Village Hall (1926), and the Door County Historical Museum (1937). This talk will highlight Bernhard’s story as well as these key structures in his Door County portfolio, leveraging the over 200 examples of Bernhard’s work in the EHF Archives.

Ephraim Historical Foundation Curator Jeff O'Keeffe will be presenting as a part of the Door County Maritime Museum's Speaker Series on March 6th, 2025.

The Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series programs are the first Thursday of each month, October through May, beginning at 7 pm, on the second floor of the Door County Maritime Museum, and online.

Jeff will be presenting on the topic of the Anderson Dock Historic District, leveraging fresh research and digitized collections to give a clear picture of one of Ephraim's earliest maritime operations.

No cost to attend; suggested donation of a non-perishable food item, or if watching online, we ask you to make a food donation to your local food pantry.

Learn more here: https://dcmm.org/seaperch/maritime-speaker-series/

Experience Ephraim’s rich history under the enchantment of candlelight with our "Museums After Dark" walking tour. This evocative evening journey begins at the Anderson Store Museum, where you'll step back in time to explore the eerie and fascinating stories of Ephraim's past. From there, the tour winds its way up to Moravia Street, leading you to the Pioneer Schoolhouse and the Historic Iverson House. As you stroll from site to site, you'll uncover the darker, lesser-known tales of Ephraim and these historic landmarks.

Please note that this tour involves walking up hills and maintaining a brisk pace, so participants should be comfortable with moderate physical activity.

Tickets are $20 for the public and $10 for Ephraim Historical Foundation members.

Join us for an unforgettable night of history and intrigue by candlelight!

Experience Ephraim’s rich history under the enchantment of candlelight with our "Museums After Dark" walking tour. This evocative evening journey begins at the Anderson Store Museum, where you'll step back in time to explore the eerie and fascinating stories of Ephraim's past. From there, the tour winds its way up to Moravia Street, leading you to the Pioneer Schoolhouse and the Historic Iverson House. As you stroll from site to site, you'll uncover the darker, lesser-known tales of Ephraim and these historic landmarks.

Please note that this tour involves walking up hills and maintaining a brisk pace, so participants should be comfortable with moderate physical activity.

Tickets are $20 for the public and $10 for Ephraim Historical Foundation members.

Join us for an unforgettable night of history and intrigue by candlelight!

Experience Ephraim’s rich history under the enchantment of candlelight with our "Museums After Dark" walking tour. This evocative evening journey begins at the Anderson Store Museum, where you'll step back in time to explore the eerie and fascinating stories of Ephraim's past. From there, the tour winds its way up to Moravia Street, leading you to the Pioneer Schoolhouse and the Historic Iverson House. As you stroll from site to site, you'll uncover the darker, lesser-known tales of Ephraim and these historic landmarks.

Please note that this tour involves walking up hills and maintaining a brisk pace, so participants should be comfortable with moderate physical activity.

Tickets are $20 for the public and $10 for Ephraim Historical Foundation members.

Join us for an unforgettable night of history and intrigue by candlelight!

Experience Ephraim’s rich history under the enchantment of candlelight with our "Museums After Dark" walking tour. This evocative evening journey begins at the Anderson Store Museum, where you'll step back in time to explore the eerie and fascinating stories of Ephraim's past. From there, the tour winds its way up to Moravia Street, leading you to the Pioneer Schoolhouse and the Historic Iverson House. As you stroll from site to site, you'll uncover the darker, lesser-known tales of Ephraim and these historic landmarks.

Please note that this tour involves walking up hills and maintaining a brisk pace, so participants should be comfortable with moderate physical activity.

Tickets are $20 for the public and $10 for Ephraim Historical Foundation members.

Join us for an unforgettable night of history and intrigue by candlelight!

Join the Ephraim Historical Foundation and special guest lecturers Brendon Baillod and Robert Jaeck from the Wisconsin Underwater Archeological Association (WUAA) as they share some fascinating results from their ongoing survey of Eagle Harbor in Ephraim. The WUAA team will share information about the equipment they use and provide insights into the harbor's rich maritime past. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about their important work and the treasures beneath Eagle Harbor.

Join us for evening history lectures features many guest speakers and experts.

The Ephraim Historical Foundation is hosting, together with the Heritage Alliance of Door County, the Wisconsin Council for Local History Regional Meeting at the Ephraim Village Hall on September 11, 2024 from 10:00am -3:00pm. Registration is required for this event.

We are hosting a vintage market in collaboration with Rusty Dusty Vintage & Records!

From 11am to 7pm, enjoy views of Eagle Harbor while shopping for fun vintage items.

There will be vintage clothing, home decor, furniture, jewelry, apparel, and more!

We will also have our featured and pop-up exhibits open in the Anderson Barn Museum.

This is a free and family-friendly event!

Tour the Iverson House and the Ephraim Moravian Church. Advance registration recommended by 10 AM the day of the tour. Meet at Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia St.

Park on Moravia St or in the upper lot behind the church.

Tour is free or charge, but donations appreciated to fund historic restoration.

Join our curator, Jeff O’Keeffe, on a tour of this summer’s featured exhibit.

Reserve your spot for an exclusive tour of this privately owned architectural treasure tucked away here in Ephraim. Originally built in the 1960s in a Nordic revival style, Binkhaven has endured to be one of the best-preserved examples of its architectural and interior design type.

Tour the Iverson House and the Ephraim Moravian Church. Advance registration recommended by 10 AM the day of the tour. Meet at Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia St.

Park on Moravia St or in the upper lot behind the church.

Tour is free or charge, but donations appreciated to fund historic restoration.

Tour the Goodletson Cabin and Bethany Lutheran Church. Registration recommended by 10 AM the day of the tour.

Meet at Bethany, 3028 Church St (Hwy Q). Park on Moravia Street or in church lot (enter from Q).

Tour is free or charge, but donations are appreciated to fund historic restoration.

Join us for story time, activities, crafts, and snacks!

This program is free of charge to promote summer reading and fills up quickly. For children ages 4 - 10

Registration is recommended.

The EHF welcomes the Ukulele Society of Door County for an hour of catchy sing-along songs and toe-tapping fun. Bring your own chair. Rain? The concert will take place at the Ephraim Village Hall.

Join us for story time, activities, crafts, and snacks!

This program is free of charge to promote summer reading and fills up quickly. For children ages 4 - 10

Registration is recommended.

Stop by the Anderson Store to meet children’s book author Sue Jarosh.

Author Sue Steckart Jarosh grew up in De Pere and Door County where she spent many summer days at the family cottage on Cave Point Road in Jacksonport. Sue is a long-time tour guide at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Museum in Peninsula State Park. Sue’s first book, Door County’s Eagle Bluff “Lighthouse Mouse” was inspired by her work at the lighthouse and by her grandchildren.

Members and their guests are invited to join us at the Anderson Barn for the 2024 Summer Social Fundraiser event! Save the date! More details about the event to come!