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Operated by the Sister Bay Historical Society, the Corner of the Past and the Old Anderson House Museum are located at the intersection of State Highway 57 and Fieldcrest Road in Sister Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. The original 1875 Anderson family farmhouse was completely renovated beginning in 1994 and features late 1800's furnishings, historical photographs, and artifacts depicting Sister Bay's history. Authentic farm buildings complementing the Anderson House have been moved to the site and renovated by SBHS member volunteers. These buildings include a large barn, granary, machine shop, two log cabins, and migrant worker's cabin, summer kitchen, sawmill and blacksmith's barn, all of which are open for visitation and your enjoyment. The machine shop photo gallery and other buildings on the site feature photographs dating back to the early settlers, merchants, the destructive 1912 fire, the steamships at Roeser Dock, and early logging and ice cutting.

In addition to displays and exhibits, many events and programs are scheduled at the museum and farm during the summer season. Local artisans have volunteered to demonstrate their skills in weaving, rug hooking, painting, carving, blacksmithing, chair caning, bead working, spinning, egg painting, and Norwegian embroidery as part of the summer Saturday Heritage Programs. These programs take place in conjunction with the popular Saturday morning Farmer's Market open from 8 to 12 noon late June through early October. The market includes numerous vendors who bring their locally-grown produce, flowers, and honey. Special programs such as the annual quilt show, doll show, pancake breakfasts in the barn, and annual garden walks are also part of the summer season's activities.

The Corner of the Past and the Old Anderson House Museum welcome hundreds of national and international visitors every year. Come and experience for yourself the rich history of the Sister Bay area at one of Door County's best museums.

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Sister Bay Historical Society
P.O. Box 34
Sister Bay, WI 54234
920.854.7680

The Sister Bay Historical Society is an affiliate of the Wisconsin Historical Society
and a member of the Door County Historical Resource Association.

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