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Fish Creek Heritage Days

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2008   2009   2010  

Peninsula Park Centenial Fishing Daze   6/6/2009 –6/7/2009 at Nature Center
Fishing Daze Nature Center hosts 600-gallon DNR tank stocked with fish. Kids activities all day including pocket poles, gyotaku printing and more. A fishing license is not required for these two days on Wisconsin waters. Fishing poles available for free loan at Nature Center.

Peninsula Park Centennial Dedication   6/7/2009 at Peninsula Amphitheater
1 - 2 p.m. Peninsula Amphitheater.
American Legion Billy Weiss Post 527 flag raising
Unveiling of new centennial poster by Door County Artist Dave Hackett
Commemorative postmark, VIPs and refreshments
Free and open to the public. State park vehicle sticker not required. Contact 854-5976.

Centennial Dedication   6/7/2009 at Peninsula Amphitheater
1 - 2 p.m. Peninsula Amphitheater.
American Legion Billy Weiss Post 527 flag raising
Unveiling of new centennial poster by Door County Artist Dave Hackett
Commemorative postmark, VIPs and refreshments
Free and open to the public. State park vehicle sticker not required. Contact 854-5976.

Free Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Open House   6/7/2009 at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse will be open to the public at no charge from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Free Tours of Noble House Museum   6/7/2009 at Noble House Museum
Free Tours of Noble House Museum, recalling Fish Creek in the 1909 era.

Peninsula Inspired Art   6/9/2009 at Fish Creek’s Edgewood Orchard Gallery

Weed Warriors   6/9/2009 at Nature Center
1 - 2 p.m. We’ll tackle garlic mustard growing near the black ash swamp.

Sunny-side Up Centennial Campfire Brunch   6/9/2009 at Nature Center
12 - 1 p.m. Share stories, hospitality at this informal gathering. Main dish, beverage provided. If you’d like, please bring muffins or a side dish to pass. Suggested donation $2/person to help expenses.

Peninsula Park Centennial Greet the New Century!   6/9/2009 at Sven’s Overlook on Skyline Road
10 - 11 a.m. Stop by anytime to enjoy this spectacular overlook, see historic park photos and learn about your favorite state park.

The Peninsula Park Centennial Video   6/9/2009 at Old Town Hall
Free, The Peninsula Park Centennial Video and Norm Aulabaugh, 7:30 PM at the Old Town Hall - A Gibraltar Historical Association “Gibraltar Talks” event.

Video of Historic Fish Creek Walking Tour   6/10/2009 at Old Town Hall
Free, Video of Historic Fish Creek Walking Tour with Mrs. Helen Allen, Guide Emeritus, at Old Town Hall, 7:00PM. - A Gibraltar Historical Association “Gibraltar Talks” event.

GHA’s “The Picture Show”   6/11/2009 at Town Center Meeting Room
Free, as one of GHA’s “The Picture Show” Series: “Snap Shots of Fish Creek, circa 1909, The Robert Clark Collection”, and “Memories of Peninsula Park”, 7:30 PM, at the Town Center Meeting Room. - A Gibraltar Historical Association “Gibraltar Talks” event.

The Signature Weekend for Heritage Days ’09   6/12/2009 –6/15/2009 at  Fish Creek
Free, June 13th Tours of Noble House Museum, recalling Fish Creek in the 1909 era, when Peninsula Park was formed.
Free, A Sunset Serenades along with “The Story of the Sinking of the Hackley” at Sunset Park, Fish Creek. June 12, 14.
Free, Self Guided Tours of Fish Creek to capture the heritage of historic buildings & the people who built the village. Guide books at Information Office, Noble House and Lodgers.
Free, Guided Twilight Tours of Fish Creek, 7:00, June 12, 14, Noble House

A Folk Music, Hootenanny Benefit Concert   6/13/2009 at Old Town Hall
A highlight for Heritage Days 2009: the evening will bring a
benefit concert to the Old Town Hall featuring “The Five Milers”, a
folk music and vocalist group who bring a fun-filled performance with
there “Hootenanny” style of music to towns across America. For every
$10.00 ticket sold two corporate sponsors will donate another $20 to
underwrite future Heritage Days. Tickets can be purchased in advance
at the Fish Creek Information Center and Noble House. Gibraltar
Historical supporters who would like to purchase complementary
tickets or sell tickets please contact The Gibraltar Historical
Association at 868-3373.

June 13th, Saturday:Heritage Day…Centennial 100th…. Special   6/13/2009 at Noble House and Noble Square
Free, Photo history of Park and village on display, at Gibraltar Historical Association at Noble House Education Center.
Free, 1909 Centennial era Automobiles at Noble Square.
Free, A Photo History of Historic Fish Creek, circa 1909 at the Noble House Education Center.
Free, collector “Fans” commemorating Fish Creek and Peninsula Park.
Free, Olde Time ‘09 Era Games (for children) at Noble Square.
Free Trolley Rides and Park / Ride Locations around Fish Creek.

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Gibraltar Historical Association
PO Box 323, Fish Creek, WI 54212 USA
Email: info@fishcreekheritagedays.org.