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Welcome to the Town of Gibraltar Sesquicentennial web site celebrating 150 years of history in this Door County Wisconsin town. Explore the History/Photo Gallery page to learn about early settlers and how the town developed. Check the Events page dates and times of special events and during the year-long 2008 celebration. Local residents and visitors alike can share their memories of this historical period on the Your Stories page. You can also share your predictions about our communites and view other predictions on the Your Predictions page.
Text and photos provided by the Sesquicentennial committee.
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Upcoming Events
From 1/1/2008 To 12/31/2008
150th / Sesquicentennial StoreAs part of the 150th Nan & Jerry’s Bait and Gift Shop and to pay homage as the oldest continuouly opperating business in Fish Creek....will be the Official 150th Store for all commemorative items. Stop by and get Jerry and his wife Susie to pass along some of the legendary stories about the fishing history of Fish Creek. Mugs, shirts, caps, Self-guided walking tour books are available.
From 1/1/2008 To 12/31/2008
Heritage Days / 150th Updates.Caputured in a Heritage Days concept the 150th Year celebrations, events and projects are many fold with appeal for not only local residents but also the many visitors. You will find activities spread across the entire year. Return frequently to the www.Gibraltar150.org Web site for updates and changes. For you to become a vital part of this history making year the web site has ways to facilitate your involvement by contributing “Your Stories” and “Your Predictions.”
From 1/2/2008 To 12/31/2008
“Picture Show” Series.“Picture Shows” will be offered on an alternate months schdule throughout the 150th Year. This project is a method of soliciting, electronically archiving and sharing the growing collection of historical photographs of the Gibraltar Historical Association.
From 2/8/2008 To 12/31/2008
Walking Tour,Selfguided, Fish CreekAs part of the 150th Year-long celebration “A Self Guided (Walking) Tour of Historical Fish Creek“ will be offered through the sale of Guide books.
From 7/12/2008 To 12/31/2008
“Cedars of Door County” Gallery Exhibit.Another 150th Celebration: A reception is scheduled to run from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 12th. Interfibers Design Gallery is featuring ”Cedars of Door County” art exhibit. Wendy, a fiber artist, and Daryl, an oil painter, have created sculptures and paintings…depicting the character and charm found in the Door County majestic cedar tree. The exhibit brings forth a strong awareness for arts and environment.
From 11/28/2008 To 11/29/2008
Noble House: “Thanksgiving”Noble House will open for the holidays. (Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29) From Noon -5:00 P.M.
From 12/26/2008 To 12/27/2008
Christmas, Noble House.A Victorian Christmas at Noble House will be held on Friday, December 26 & Saturday, December 27. From Noon -5:00 P.M.
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The Town Gibraltar Sesquicentennial Committee
PO Box 150, Fish Creek, WI 54212 USA
Email: info@gibraltar150.org
copyright © 2008, The Town Gibraltar Sesquicentennial Committee,
All rights reserved.
Web site design by Negative Space Studio .
Last update on: December 3, 2007
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