BHC is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 to 3:00 through October.
Great Fire Remembrance & Tornado Memorial Park Walk - October 5
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.
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September 2024 Newsletter
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2024 Weekend Hours
Starts: May 24, 2024 at 10:00 am
Ends: October 27, 2024 at 3:00 pm
The Belgian Heritage Center will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting May 24. Regular hours are from 10:00 to 3:00. Visits can also be arranged by appointment by emailing tourinfo@belgianheritagecenter.org or by calling 920-493-5969 at least a week in advance. We look forward to your visit!
Great Fire Remembrance & Tornado Memorial Park Walk
Starts: October 5, 2024 at 10:00 am
Ends: October 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm
A remembrance of the Great Fire of 1871 will be held on Saturday, October 5 at the Belgian Heritage Center. Captain David Siegel of the Green Bay Metro Fire Department (retired) will speak
about the unusual nature of the Great Fire and why it was so deadly for
so many. A re-enactment of the experiences of Emmerence Gaspart Englebert, a Great Fire survivor will be performed by her great-granddaughter, Barb Englebert Chisholm. Following the presentations, join David at Tornado Memorial Park (8518 County DK) to see the path of the fire and where the Williamsonville fire victims sought refuge.
Everyone is welcome and there is no admission required. We especially encourage students and anyone who wants to learn more about the Great Fire to attend. If you can’t join us at BHC, we invite you to learn about the Great Fire at BHC YouTube Channel.
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BHC at Champion Shrine for Great Fire Anniversary
Starts: October 8, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Ends: October 8, 2024 at 5:30 pm
BHC will be at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion on Tuesday, October 8 as part of their Solemnity Week events. BHC will feature exhibits, historic photo collections and a series of presentations in Mother of Mercy Hall from noon to 5:30.
Presenter schedule:
1:00 & 3:30 Belgian Settlement History - Sandy Lampereur Orsted
1:45 & 4:15 Nature of the Great Fire - Captain David Siegel (retired)
2:30 & 5:00 Great Fire Survivor Re-enactment - Barb Englebert Chisholm
Booyah lunch will be available for purchase from noon-5:00. See championshrine.org for more information about Solemnity Week.
Hunter's Raffle Tickets on sale now!
Starts: October 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Ends: October 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Raffle tickets are now available for this year's Hunters Raffle at BHC, Steel Wheel Saloon (Namur) and BHC volunteers. See the PDF for a list of top prizes and sponsors - it is a huge prize list and we print a limited number of tickets. Tickets are $10 each, three for $20 and 20 for $100. Raffle will be on Facebook Live. You do not need to be present to win. Drawing will be Friday, October 11 via Facebook Live. Email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org for more information about ticket availability.
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Mosaic Glass Workshop by Gary Chaudoir
Starts: November 29, 2024 at 9:00 am
Ends: November 29, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Join Gary Chaudoir of Chaudoir Glass Studios for a mosaic glass workshop from 9:00-3:00. Gary will guide you as you create your own mosaic ornaments. Workshop price ranges from $10-20 per person depending on the pattern selected and includes the price of one 4x6 inch ornament. Participants will choose from 15 different precut shapes (see PDF below for samples) using precut stained-glass chips, tumbled to remove sharp edges. Thousands of colors are available. This popular activity is fun for the whole family. Reservations are recommended for groups of 4 or more; please email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org with your arrival time and number in your group. Please arrive by 2:00 to allow plenty of time to create your ornaments.
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Christmas Spirits Glass Workshop
Starts: December 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Ends: December 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Gather your friends for a little Christmas spirit (and spirits) as you create your mosaic glass masterpieces. This workshop, lead by Gary Chaudoir of Chaudoir Glass Studio, includes one suncatcher/ornament, two drinks (wine, craft beer or non-alcoholic beverage) and charcuterie buffet with Belgian chocolate and delicious assortment courtesy of Renard's Cheese. Price is $35 per person. All participants will be eligible for a special drawing to win a little extra Christmas cheer. Two seatings are available at 1:00 and 3:00. Walk-ins are welcome but reserve early so we can seat your group together. Pre-pay your reservation by December 1 and receive a 10% discount.
Call 920-825-7319 or email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org for reservations or information.
This session is for adults age 21 and up.
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 Sue Havel at 920-493-2789 or email events@belgianheritagecenter.org.