Belgian Heritage Center

05/29/2026

An opportunity for any who are interested in genealogy This is a free informational session on Family Tree Maker software. Please note, this session introduces a paid product. This is not an endorsement by The Belgian Heritage Center, we are sharing it as a local opportunity for those who want to learn more.

05/22/2026

We are so excited to share our wonderful Wisconsin Walloon website with you all! Explore the stories and the language of Belgian settlers in Wisconsin. If you grew up with Belgian ancestors you may know a few words or phrases.... this is the place to go to learn more and listen to the language in conversation. For many of you this will bring back lots of happy memories 😀😀😀😀😀😀. Click on the link below to get started!

Beynh vnue ahl Wollonh dih Wisconsin — Welcome to Wisconsin Walloon. Discover the history, language, and heritage of the Walloon people of southern Belgium, whose earliest immigrants helped shape Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula nearly 175 years ago. Explore our site to learn how their stories, tradit...

05/19/2026

The Belgian Heritage Center is excited to welcome visitors back for the 2026 season beginning Friday, May 22!

Starting this weekend, the BHC will be open Fridays through Sundays from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM for self-guided visits, exhibits, campus tours, and a chance to explore the rich Belgian heritage of Northeast Wisconsin.

Whether you’re stopping in for the first time or returning for another visit, we invite you to spend some time exploring the campus, learning local history, and enjoying one of Door County’s unique cultural destinations.

We look forward to seeing you this season at the Belgian Heritage Center!

📍1255 County DK
Brussels, WI 54204

Find us online anytime at: https://www.belgianheritagecenter.org/

05/13/2026

How far can you trace your family history? Please share when your family arrived in the United States and the names of those family members 😊

05/08/2026

Last Sunday we had the honor of dedicating the reflection benches and paying our respects to those who are buried at the St Mary’s of the Snows cemetery. If you were unable to attend here is the link to the ceremony.

On May 3, 2026, the Belgian Heritage Center dedicated a new memorial to remember those buried in the cemetery. These are a few of those people, accompanied ...

05/02/2026

What a wonderful event !!!

04/27/2026

Thank you all so much! The Belgian Heritage Center in Brussels, had a great turnout yesterday!! We so enjoyed seeing all of the smiling faces, listening to old shared stories and watching everyone re-connect with friends and family over a delicious bowl of Booyah 😀😀😀😀

12/05/2025

EVENT REMINDER!
Join us tomorrow for our Christmas Spirits Mosaic Glass Workshop! Have a drink, enjoy charcuterie, get creative, and share some holiday cheer. This is a great, adults-only event for a chilly day!

Plus, our Center is open for special holiday shopping:
• Saturday, December 6 — 9:00 to 5:00
• Saturday, December 13 — 9:00 to Noon
• Saturday, December 20 — 9:00 to noon

12/04/2025

We’re excited about our new outdoor exhibits and continuing campus improvements!

'Fund' Friday is celebrating!

The Belgian Heritage Center outdoor campus exhibits are complete! Visitors can learn about the history, buildings, and cemetery found at the site.