Sister Bay Historical Society

06/03/2026

Julie House and her adorable Furables are back again at the Open Aire Market! The perfect gift for your favorite little one - these books feature furry friends with humorous stories that teach kids of all ages important life lessons. And ... they have cuddly little plushies to go along with them!

Her 10th book, "Emma Finds Enough," a book about thankfulness featuring a bunny in a Door County cherry orchard, is scheduled to arrive any day! Follow to stay up-to-date!

06/02/2026

We open for the season next Tuesday, June 9th! Stop by Tuesday - Friday for a tour of our 7-acre museum property, with buildings showcasing Sister Bay's past. Our docents will take you through the grounds, adding stories about the people, farms and businesses that make this village unique. Docent-led tours are scheduled for 11am and 1pm.

Be sure to stop by our Museum Shop in the Anderson House before or after your tour for a selection of local history books, fun vintage toys, and more!

06/01/2026

Door County Chair will be joining us at the Open Aire Market on Saturday, June 13! Door County Chair chairs and tables are made of Northern White Cedar. This durable, slightly aromatic wood is suited to outdoor weather exposure. It is also a very natural wood in that the color, hardness, and grain vary greatly. There may be knots of different sizes and shapes. These qualities add to their beauty and character - no two are alike!

Come try them out at the Open Aire Market on Saturday, June 13 from 9am to 1pm at the Corner of the Past!

05/31/2026

The Sister Bay Moravian Women will be bringing their beautiful handwoven rugs back to the Open Aire Market! These "rag rugs" have been a project of the women at Sister Bay Moravian through three generations! All of the material used is recycled - from members, friends, neighbors, and yard sales. Sometimes they receive unsellable jeans from Bargains Unlimited. Volunteers cut strips, sew them together, and wind the strips into fabric balls ready to be woven by a weaver in Green Bay.

Check out their beautiful handmade rugs at our Open Aire Market beginning on Saturday, June 13! And be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, August 1 when they will provide a weaving demonstration in the Koessl Barn during the Market!

05/28/2026

We're thrilled to have our friends from Sully's Produce back again at our weekly Open Aire Market beginning on Saturday, June 13!

Sully's Produce LLC is a family owned farm that has been serving Door County for over 40 years. Their produce is grown throughout their 40 acres and seven greenhouses. Bakery products using local ingredients are baked in their certified kitchen. While Sully's sells primarily at farmers markets, several local restaurants and grocery stores are customers as well.

Welcome back - look forward to seeing you on June 13!!

05/21/2026

Only a few more weeks until our Open Aire Market at the Corner of the Past opens for the 2026 season! Come join us on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm beginning on June 13th! We have some new things in store for you - including periodic visits from and compost pickup through ! Lots of fun children's activities, artisan demonstrations, music and our amazing vendors! The Door County Bookmobile will be visiting on opening day too! Don't miss it!

05/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our third annual Mother's Day Brunch and Silent Auction - what an amazing day!

Thank You so very much to our friends at Thyme for their ongoing partnership on this very special event - we are so grateful for their support!!

Thanks also to our sponsors - Carlson Erickson Builders and Going Garbage - as well as over 50 local businesses and friends who contributed to our amazing silent auction. The sweet treats provided by our crew of volunteer bakers was truly spectacular, and Paul Taylor's beautiful melodies provided the perfect backdrop!

Thank you to all of you who had brunch, stopped in the Hoop House for a treat, made a bid or two, and took a tour of the Little Sister Barn - we hope you had a wonderful day too!


Thyme Restaurant and Catering

Paul Taylor
Going Garbage & Recycling Inc.
Carlson Erickson Builders, Inc.

05/06/2026

Thanks for sharing the news, Door County Advocate!! We're so excited for this amazing opportunity on Sister Bay's waterfront.

A nearly 100-year-old wooden boat will be the centerpiece of a museum expected to open in 2027 focusing on Sister Bay's waterfront history. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Sister Bay Historical Society

05/06/2026

Have you signed up yet for Mother's Day Brunch at Thyme? Make your reservation now by calling Thyme at 920-421-5113.

In addition to the fabulous brunch at Thyme, special tours of the Little Sister Barn will be available to those attending. We've also put together a silent auction full of amazing prizes from a wide variety of Door County businesses - don't miss it!!


Thyme Restaurant and Catering

02/06/2026

Have you heard the news? The Sister Bay Historical Society has been nominated for a 2026 Governor's Tourism Award in the Arts, Culture & Heritage category, recognizing our role in preserving local history while enhancing Wisconsin's tourism experience!

We're so thankful to all who make what we do possible - our amazing and tireless volunteers, our generous business supporters, the village of Sister Bay, and the Sister Bay Advancement Association.

The credit also lies with those who came before us. The community members who started this organization, recognizing the need to preserve Sister Bay's history ... and imagining what we might be able to do at our little "corner of the past."


Sister Bay - Door County, Wisconsin