Heritage Days / 150th Updates.   1/1/2008 –12/31/2008 at 150th Web Site: www.Gibraltar150.org.
The 150th Year of Heritage Days will be celebrated by blending many traditional events with many other activities that have been created especially for this special mildstone year. We hope to wrap this year into a cohesive Sesquicentennial / 150th theme of “Heritage Days” to express pride in the accomplishments of our YESTERDAYS, the peace and charm of our TODAYS and the promise and hope for our TOMORROWS. 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.” Also, we ask that you join in by contributing photographs from your personal collections by bringing photos, old and not so old, to the Town Information Office for scanning and archiving.

“Picture Show” Series.   1/2/2008 –12/31/2008 at Gibraltar Town Center Conference Room.
As a Sesquicentennial / 150th commemorative project the Picture Show series will lay the ground work for instutionalizing a process for years to come to not only collect and share historically significant photos from yesterday, today and tomorrow but also create a means to digitally archive these collections. Donors are encouraged to contribute photos from personal collections by having items electronically scanned and archieved at the Sesquicentennial Offices located in the Gibraltar Town Offices during 2008. Donors can inquire by calling the 150th at 1-920-493-1858, or writing: Sesq /150th, P.O. Box 150, Fish Creek, WI, 54212 or emailing to: info@Gibraltar150.org.

Walking Tour,Selfguided, Fish Creek   2/8/2008 –12/31/2008 at Fish Creek
“A Self Guided Tour of Historical Fish Creek” booklet will be offered for sale at the Nobel House Museum, the Fish Creek Information Center, and at various business locations. Cost of the Guides will be $2.00. The guide book contains informative narratives and sketches of historical buildings by Mr. Del Carson a that will help make your walk memorable. A complementary “History of Fish Creek Development“ will be included. The Guide books are re-issued through the cooperation of the Fish Creek Civic Association, the Gibraltar Historical Association and the Sesquicentennial 150th Committee of the Township of Gibraltar.

Noble House Tours, Circa 1875.   5/12/2008 –10/18/2008 at Nobel House Museum, Nobel Square, Fish Creek.
Mid-May – Mid-Oct. Step into the past by touring the Noble House, Circa 1875, with a knowledgeable docent. Highlights of Fish Creek life in the late 1800s as lived by the Alexander Noble Family. Period room settings and many original artifacts.
Mid-June-Mid –Oct. Tuesdays-Sunday. 12:00-5:00 P.M. Admission is $3 for Adults, $1 for Children. ( Saturdays only Mid-May-Mid –June.)

“A Night At The Museum”, Noble House.   6/1/2008 –10/31/2008 at Nobel House, Nobel Square, Fish Creek
As part of the Sesquicentennial / 150th,...Get into the spirit with a Candlelight Tours of Historic Noble House Museum after dark. New this season: “A Night At The Museum.” Tours offered on various nights during June –October.Admission is $4 Adults, $2 for Children. Dates and times listed on the sign out front.

Egg Harbor July 4th Parade   7/4/2008 at Egg Harbor
As a Sesquicentennial Event, the Gibraltar Historical Association and the Gibraltar 150th Committee will take part in the Egg Harbor traditional 4th of July Parade. The theme for our entry will be “July 4th, Celebrating for 150 Years.” Wayne Kudick, 150th Chairman, will accompany Fish Creek’s Mr. Red Cotter who will drive his black Model T Ford from “yesterday” decorated with Sesquicentennial Banners and American Flag and bunting colors. Following in sequence a “Today” SUV (gleaming black, sport utility vehicle) will pull a float carrying Eunice Ruterford, Gibraltar Historical Association’s President, and other GHA Board members, all in costume, frolicking in a garden setting to celebrate July 4th for the 150th year.

Baileys Harbor 4th of July Parade   7/4/2008 at Baileys Harbor.
As a Sesquicentennial Event, the Gibraltar Historical Association and the Gibraltar 150th Committee will take part in the Baileys Harbor traditional 4th of July Parade. The theme for our entry will be “July 4th, Celebrating for 150 Years.” Wayne Kudick, 150th Chairman, will accompany Fish Creek’s Mr. Red Cotter who will drive his black Model T Ford from “yesterday” decorated with Sesquicentennial Banners and American Flag and bunting colors. Following in sequence a “Today” SUV (gleaming black, sport utility vehicle) will pull a float carrying Eunice Ruterford, Gibraltar Historical Association’s President, and other GHA Board members, all in costume, frolicking in a garden setting to celebrate July 4th for the 150th year.

Historical Exhibit / Commemorative Sales   7/5/2008 at Olde Town Hall, Fish Creek.
Starting at 10:00AM to Old Town Hall will offer an ambiance of exhibits depicting the rich history of the Town of Gibraltar and Fish Creek will be on display. In addition, Sesquicentennial 150th commemorative items such as cups, hats, shirts for men and women, self-giuided walking tour books of Historical Fish Creek and a series of post cards depicting “Today and Yesterday. Visitors can also purchase commemorative Nobel House walk-way bricks. Music from by-gone eras will provide and authentic antiquated audio nostalgia.

5th of July Fireworks   7/5/2008 at Fish Creek Harbor
A tradition that has evolved over the years brings many people to Fish Creek to not only witness a grand display of good ole “4th of July” sparkling night skies but also a chance to re-explore Fish Creek and its outlying territory during this special Heritage Day Year celebrating 150 years since the Town of Gibraltar gathered together the villages of Fish Creek, Juddville and Maple Grove and the surrounding coutry side into a governmental body - the Town of Gibraltar. To mark this special birthday the year has a full schedule of educational a celabratory events: Heritage Days. This includes the Fire Works and Festival activities on Saturday, July 5th. Come join the fun.

“The Lure and Lore of Gibraltar”   7/8/2008 at Old Town Hall, Fish Creek
Nobel House Docent, Jim Talmadge, will encourage us to appreciate this part of Door County with a Gibraltar perspective, beyond Fish Creek, in his stories and picture presentation. This is a part of the Gibraltar Historical Associations’s Gibraltar Talks Series in conjunction with the Sesquicentennial / 150th Year of Celebrations. Join us at 7:30 on Tuesday night for this enjoyable evening. Presenter: Jim Talmadge, Noble House Docent
Refreshments following the program. Free Will donations appreciated.

“Cedars of Door County” Gallery Exhibit.   7/12/2008 at Interfibers Design Gallery,CTY Rd. F, Fish Creek,
In keeping with our 150th Year efforts to work with local artists to creativly celebrate our appreciation for all past and potential efforts to live in harmony with nature Wendy Carpenter and Daryl Asbury have developed a unique exhibition paying homage to the enduring, natural beauty that Cedar trees have porvided to our peninsula environment “Yesterday....Today...and will provide for many Tomorrows.”
Wendy, a fiber artist, and Daryl, an oil painter, are creating a series of sculptures and paintings…depicting the character and charm found in the Door County majestic cedar tree. The art exhibit is an attempt to bring forth a stronger awareness for the arts and environment.
Interfibers is collaborating with the town of Gibraltar’s theme for the 150th Sesquicentennial celebration, “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”. To promote tree planting and preservation, Interfibers will be selling live cedar trees during the “Cedars of Door County” art reception at Interfibers Design Gallery. The tree sale proceeds will be donated to the Fish Creek Parks in collaboration with the town of Gibraltar Sesquicentennial. Hopefully, we will see many cedar trees planted around the peninsula and taken home with visitors!
For the “Cedars of Door County” art exhibit Wendy is designing a series of mix media coiled tree sculptures for the wall. The sculptures depict the unusual cedar growth and movement found in the intertwining spiraling root system. Wendy is also weaving a large cast paper inlay wall hanging… representing flora, water, earth and fire.
Daryl is painting cedar tree compositions on hard board…utilizing his unique surface painting techniques that expose under lying layers, texture and colors. Daryl paints from memory…imbued with emotion, often moody but consistently rich and deep. Both Daryl and Wendy’s work comes from a connection to nature.
For more information contact Interfibers Design Gallery, CTY Rd. F, Fish Creek, WI, 54212. Location: 2 miles east of County Rd. F & HWY 42 - near the Door Community Auditorium) Or call:920-868-3580. Email: www.interfibers.com OR wendy@interfibers.com

Antique Show - 34th Annual   7/24/2008 –7/26/2008 at Gibraltar High School
Adding another Heritage Day Celebration to the Sesquicentennial Year, Fish Creek’s good neighbors, the Sister Bay Lions Club will again bring for your enjoyment many new selections of “old history” keepsakes for viewing and collection. As in past years Gibraltar High School will be the host site for this well received event.
Appearing on Saturday of this weekend in Fish Creek, the Cherryland Auto Show will bring classic forms of motor transportation for viewing and wonderment to help all recall the years past. And, also on Satureday don’t forget the Civil War Singers will be appearing in Fish Creek as another part of this weekend of Heritage Day Celebrations for the 150th.

Hay Fever - Peninsula Players Birth   7/25/2008 at Fish Creek Park,
Did you know the Penisula Players Theatre was born in Fish Creek? In commemoration of the founding history for the Peninsula Players Theatre and the historical contribution to Fish Creek and the Town of Gibraltar...the Players will present a replay excerpt from their premiere performance - Hay Fever written by Noel Coward in 1935. To add to the authenticity of this occassion: the playlet will to presented in the Fish Creek Park now adjacent to the site of the former Bonnie Brooke Motel - and located across from the entrance to the Wisconsin State Park, Peninsula Park entrance. This a FREE event. Remember to bring a blanket for a seat on the naturally slopping hill of our outdoor ampitheatre beside the creek. Hopefully there will be some water in the “Bonnie Brooke” creek, now known as the Fish Creek.

Civil War Singers   7/26/2008 at To be determined, Fish Creek
This event will be part of a special weekend for Fish Creek. The Annual Antique Show will be held at the Gibraltar Highschool, the Cherryland Autos will be in town and all this is to be accompanied by very special historical music and the Sesquicentennial / 150th atmosphere for our township and villages of Fish Creek, Juddville and Maple Grove.

150th Pie Shoppe, and Exhibit Hall   7/26/2008 at Old Town Hall -Spruce & Maple Streets, Fish Creek.
Starting at 10:00AM...to pay homage to our local fruit industry history Sweetie Pies, a long established local fixture in the culinary “Pie Circles” will provide cherry, apple and other fruit pies by the slice, for purchase at our Ses1uicentennial “Pie Shoppe” and Exhibition Hall. ’adding to the Shoppe’s ambiance exhibits depicting the rich history of the Town of Gibraltar and Fish Creek will be on display. In addition, Sesquicentennial 150th commemorative items such as cups, hats, historical books along with shirts for men and women, post cards depicting “Today and Yesterday” as well as commemorative Nobel House walk-way bricks will be offered for sale. Music from by-gone eras will provide and authentic antiquated audio nostalgia.

Cherry Land A’s Auto Show...the ’30s.   7/26/2008 at Nobel Square, historical settings in Fish Creek.
Cherry Land A’s Auto Showcase features Transportation of the 1930’s. Vintage Cars will be on display in the historical settings of Fish Creek Park & Noble Square. These classic automobiles will add to the enjoyment of Fish Creek with its July walking weather in full tilt. How appropriate to bring back the cars that were part of the Fish Creek scene over its history as a vacation destination. The event starts at 11:00AM and closes at 4:00PM. Saturday, July 26th.
Sponsored by the Gibraltar Historical Association
Free Will donations Appreciated.

Don’t forget to bring your photos and stories that can be added to the collections being sought for our 2008 efforts to impove on the history picture of Fish Creek and the Gibraltar area communities. Come to the Fish Creek Information Office with your pictures for scanning and stories for sharing into our 2008 web site.

“A House in Mourning”, Noble House Display   8/1/2008 –10/31/2008 at Nobel House, Fish Creek
Returning by popular demand is the Victorian Funeral Customs display and presentations. So, popular, we have heard people are “just dying to attend.” Come join us for this, if not lively, then informative and enjoyable event.
Check the Noble House schedule of Open Hours for this event in the months of July and August. The display will feature artifacts and explain the customs of Victorian Home Funerals. Look for the black crape draping at the front door.
During regular museum hours during the months of August –October.

“’Whad’Ya Know” - live radio at its best.   8/2/2008 at Door County Auditorium
A fun filled Heritage Day comes to us through WI Public Radio’s live broadcast of “Whad’Ya Know” with host Michael Feldman. This show has been around the United States offering entertainment highlighting insights from many communities. August 2nd, at 9:30AM, is the day Michael visits the Town of Gibraltar and villages of Fish Creek, Juddville and Maple Grove. Whad’Ya Know will be in Fish Creek at the Door County Auditorium uncovering personalities, stories from our “Yesterdays, Todays and Tomorrows.” Ya Know he will do this with his folksy,special flavor of humor all for the enjoyment of audiences present and listening from afar. What a great opportunity to share our Heritage Day with the listening audience. Join us...’Ya Know“...its gonna be an exceptional, fun-filled Heritage Day.

“Talking Tombstones”   8/5/2008 at Peninsula Park Cemetary (s)
In cooperation with the Friends of Peninsula State Park and the Gibraltar Historical Association the Sesquicentennial / 150th Year Celebration will offer a day when costumed folks will be grave side to offer historical recollections of those interred there, in memorium, of our deceased history makers who have left us much to talk about.
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00. Place: Bossomberg Cemetary, Peninsula State Park. Suggested, free will offering, $2.00.

Sesquicentennial Barn Dance   8/9/2008 at Settlement Courtyard Inn Barn, 9128 Hwy. 42.
Dance Callers, music, beverages and fun times will help you find your way into some new and not-so-new steping and clapping in the barn at the Settlement Courtyard Inn. Our host: Marise Redmond and her family have been part of the orchard and lodging and restaurant and art and dance and entertainment and just about anything good about Fish Creek. She invites you to step lively or just listen to the music. Bring a smile. Proceeds will go to help the Gibraltar Historical Association’s mission and to do this again next year. “You All Come Now, You Hear.” GHA / Sesquicentennial 150th Barn Dance: Live music, Dancing, and Old Fashion Fun Saturday, August 9th. 6:30 –9:30 P.M.
Settlement Courtyard Inn Barn (9128 Hwy. 42 Fish Creek.) Sponsored by the Gibraltar Historical Association. Free Will donations appreciated.

“The Tales of Twin Lighthouses”   8/13/2008 at Gibraltar Fire Station, 3496 Hwy F, Fish Creek
Captain Joel Blahnik will present an informative history on how our twin Eagle Bluff & Chambers Island Lighthouses have protected navigators in the waters arround Fish Creek for nearly a century and a half.
Starting at 7;30 PM, this event is part of the “Gibraltar Talks” series, sponsored by the Gibraltar Historical Association and in collaboration with the Sesquicentennial / 150th Celebration Year. 7:30 P.M. Gibraltar Town Center, Fish Creek. Refreshments following the program. Free Will donations appreciated.

“A Painted History of Fish Creek - Encore!   9/5/2008 –9/30/2008 at Link Gallery, Door County Auditorium
Encore! Encore! That’s what the 150th Celebration committee heard in May and June when “A Painted History of Fish Creek” premiered at the Peninsula Art School. True, as of June 14th, the Hotz and Affelbach family components to the “Painted History of Fish Creek” exhibit have been returned to their family locations. However, Andrea Kinsey-Jauquette, the creating artist for the recently created works, has been gracious to our request to collaborate with the Gibraltar Schools and Door County Auditorium to once again present many of the key components to the Fish Creek village scenes taken from her childhood years growing up in Fish Creek. Starting September 5th, Andrea will utilize the exhibit as the basis for programs to be presented to the student body in the Fall semester as a means of instilling an appreciation for the historical and artistic dememsions of these works. Encore participants can view the collection during Door County Auditorium open hours until September 30th.

“Radio Stories” & GHA Annual Meeting   9/9/2008 at Old Town Hall, Fish Creek
This event is part of the Sesquicentennial / 150th Year of Celebration. Join us for this enjoyable evening event.

150th Concert - Curly’s Vacation Home.   9/13/2008 at Noble Square.
The Hartland orchestra will design their repetoire to make sure the history and not-so-historical musical themes of the evolving years are brought forward for audience enjoyment. We will work around the Packer Game times.

“Native American Heritage” - pending.   10/14/2008 at Town Office Building Meeting Room, Fish Creek
Our history before the “white man” appeared is important to understand and apprectiate. “Gibraltar Talks…The Indians of Door County.”

Noble House: “Thanksgiving”   11/28/2008 –11/29/2008 at Noble House, Nobel Square, Fish Creek
Noble House will open for the holidays. (Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29) From Noon -5:00 P.M.

Christmas, Noble House.   12/26/2008 –12/27/2008 at Nobel House, Fish Creek.
A Victorian Christmas at Noble House will be held on Friday, December 26 & Saturday, December 27. From Noon -5:00 P.M.