The Historical Village at the Crossroads is
sponsored by the Door County Historical Society.
The Vignes School - represents education and social life
Built around about 1898.
It was located in the Town of Clay Banks where it was used for many years as a town hall.
The building was moved to Crossroads in 1995.
It is used by school groups and organizations for meetings and for historical programs
The Granary - represents our agricultural heritage
Moved from the Herb Peterson farm on Lily Bay Road
Currently used for historical demonstrations and picnic area
Built 1905
Lower level housed a feed grinder and fanning mill/upper level for storing oats,wheat and barley;Was used for migrant
worker housing
Donated by David and Buffy Andre Miller
The Kohl Fish House - represents our maritime history
Moved from Jacksonport
Currently used for interpretive programs
Used by Ed Kohl for selling fish
Donated by Chuck Olson
The Chapel
- represents our religious heritage
Replica of the Ephraim Moravian Church
Built as the 75 year anniversary project of the Door County Historical Society
Available for worship and spiritual gatherings
May be rented for small weddings
The Heritage Garden - represents our horticultural heritage
A project of the Sturgeon Bay Home and Garden Club with assistance from Master Gardners and Middle School students.
Started in 1998 in honor of June Mackey and Gertrude Olsen
All heritage plants--garden club members selected plants that their grandmothers and greatgrandmothers would have
grown between 1900-1930.
All produce is given to Feed My People.
