Opening the Door: The Ghost Ports of Door County

Speaker: Amy Rosebrough, Wisconsin State Archaeologist
Location: Halsey Hall 228 (UW-Oshkosh)

Door County is renowned for its scenic and stunning coastlines. In the 19th century, what would become Wisconsin’s tourist playground was the scene of a bustling timber industry, with nearly 70 ports exporting timber, stone, and other goods. Most of these small ports have vanished into history, but some have left surprising echoes behind—and even played a role in Wisconsin’s modern conservation movement! The most spectacular of Door County's Lake Michigan ghost ports are accessible to visitors in State and County Parks and State Natural Areas. Come hear the story of how Door County became Door County, and how you can visit the Ghost Ports of the Door.

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