The Ephraim Historical Foundation's History Speaks lectures began in 1990 as a BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) event.  The series was always held at the Anderson Barn History Center, and carried anywhere from four to eight speakers on the schedule.  Initially, the lectures were only open to Ephraim Historical Foundation members, but when the name of the series was formally changed to History Speaks, the Foundation opened up the lectures to the public.

Today, Door County residents and visitors alike attend the lectures to learn about the history of Ephraim.  However, the lectures don't always focus on Ephraim history.  "We like to show how Ephraim's history and families contributed to the county as a whole," says Sally Jacobson, Ephraim Historical Foundation's Executive Director and Curator.

History Speaks 2010 Schedule

 

Tuesday, July 6-John Fraser Hart - "My Kind of County, Door County, WI", Ephraim Village Hall

Tuesday, July 13-The Goodrich Passenger line & steam ships in Door County & Ephraim.  Presenters: Door County Maritime Museum and Jim Baye, private collector.  Ephraim Village Hall.

Tuesday, July 20- "What did Ephraim do for fun before the age of electronics?" - Panel includes Bob Davis, Anne Hobler, Joyce Gerdman, Addie Crum et al.  Ephraim Village Hall.

Tuesday, July 27- Door County Land Trust's Three Springs Nature Preserve.  Join representatives of the Land Trust as we learn about families who were stewards of this jewel just north of Ephraim.  Ephraim Village Hall.

All presentations are free and begin at 7:30 pm.