Preserving Sturgeon Bay’s history
telling Sturgeon Bay’s story, one building at a time.
Formerly Sawyer (Sturgeon Bay’s West side), circa 1901
Historic Michigan Street Bridge opened in 1931
Historic Third Avenue (Sturgeon Bay’s East side downtown)
Our Mission
The Sturgeon Bay Historical Society was founded in 2016. We are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving Sturgeon Bay’s living history, which defines our community character and cultural evolution, for future generations through advocacy, preservation and education. We do this by saving, restoring, repurposing and sharing the story of Sturgeon Bay’s authentic historic structures.
Upcoming Events & Community Programming
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IN THE NEWS
SBHS news articles and updates
DOOR COUNTY GRANARY
The only restored wooden grain elevator that remains…
WHO IS SBHS?
Founding, achievements, staff and board of directors
Do you have a favorite historic place or structure in Sturgeon Bay? We welcome your knowledge and stories!
