BHC will be open through the end of the year by appointment and for events. Please see the Event tab for details. Call 920-619-6363 to make an appointment.
The Belgian Heritage Center is a wonderful location for experiencing Belgian culture through one of our community events or to host an event of your own.
Community Events
November 2025 Newsletter
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Hunters Raffle Sponsors and Winners
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Hunter's Raffle. And thank you very much to the sponsors and volunteers who made the event possible. For a complete list of prize sponsors and winners, please click on the PDF below.
Special Christmas Shopping Dates
BHC will be open during special hours for shopping and pre-order pick-up. Choose from Belgian chocolate, custom glass ornaments by Gary Chaudoir Glass Studio and beautiful bobbin lace ornaments and bookmarkers from Bruges, Belgium. See the pdf below for more information and gift ideas.
Saturday, December 6, 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday, December 13, 9:00 - noon
Saturday, December 20, 9:00 - noon
To pre-order, please email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org with the items you would like and we will contact you with payment and delivery information.
SAVE THE DATES - 2026 Events
2026 Major Event Dates:
Sunday, April 26 - Bread & Booyah Lunch
Friday, May 29 - BHC opens for weekend visitors
Saturday, July 11 - Belgian Settlement Bus Tours and History Presentations
Sunday, August 16 - BHC Kermiss
Saturday, October 3 - Great Fire Remembrance
BHC at The Clearing Folk School
Starts: January 29, 2026 at 9:00 am
Ends: January 29, 2026 at 12:00 pm
BHC will conduct a course at The Clearing Folk School entitled “Belgian Life on the Door Peninsula and the Great Fire of 1871.” Presenters include Capt. David Siegel, Sandy (Lampereur) Orsted and Barb Englebert Chisholm who will present a re-enactment of her great-grandmother’s Great Fire survival story. We will cover the history and growth of the Belgian settlements, information about the Great Fire and many stories about the early settlers, including the beloved Roadside Chapel tradition. Advance reservations are required. Please visit theclearing.org or call 920-854-4088 for reservations or information.
Class details can be found at The Clearing - BHC
The Belgian Heritage Center is a great location to host your event. BHC’s facilities accommodate family reunions, weddings, conferences and other gatherings. Options include indoor or outdoor gathering, catering kitchen, banquet tables/chairs, audio/visual equipment and food service equipment.
Traditional Belgian food and a Belgian Heritage presentation are available on request. For more information call Julie Rheingans at 920-619-6363 or email events@belgianheritagecenter.org.