June 2023 Newsletter

Aux Premier Belge 170th Anniversary, Door County History Days, Belgian Days Bus Tour

2023 Weekend Hours

May 12, 2023

Belgian Heritage Center is open now!

June Special - Francois only $10

June 1, 2023

Josie Wautlet's book about her grandfather's immigrant experience

Peninsula Belgian American Club Speaker Series

June 15, 2023

The History of the Norbertine Father - Fr. Timothy Shillcox will speak at BHC

Room 108: The Clearing films at BHC

BHC was thrilled to host the cast and crew of Room 108: The Clearing.  The movie is a thriller by Freddy Moyano.  The scene filmed at BHC takes place in 1899.  Check out photos of the filming at the PDF and watch a short clip at the links below.  The movie will be released later this year.  Room 108 clip

April Photo Contest Entries

This month's photo contest resulted in many terrific photos of children at work or play.  The winner is Jack Alexander for a 1901 photo of boys playing in the snow.  Thanks to all participants.  You can see all of the entries in the PDF below.

May Photo Contest Entries

Check out the great photos submitted for the May photo contest.  Congratulations to Phyllis Haevers for the winning entry.  Thanks to all participants for sending wonderful pictures of women at work.  See all of the entries in the PDF below.

2023 Monthly Photo Contest

Win great prizes, share vintage photos and support BHC's mission of preserving our history.  Each month, we will seek specific photos.  To enter, share a historic photo on the month's theme.  Either upload on the History tab of this website or email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org to arrange for scanning a hard copy.  You keep your original photo and get credit for sharing.  Monthly winners will receive their choice of Belgian American Heritage Customs and Cookbook by Margaret Draize or Francois by Josie Wautlet.  Monthly winners are eligible for a grand prize drawing.

June theme -Snapshots of Belgian Men at work or play