History of the Island

The Island and Thorstein Veblen

The Island and Thorstein Veblen

From 1896 to 1926, world-famous economist Thorstein Veblen spent his summers on Washington Island.

A Brief Island History

A Brief Island History

Washington Island is one of the oldest Icelandic communities in the U.S.

“Le Griffon” (The Griffin)

“Le Griffon” (The Griffin)

Le Griffon is the “Holy Grail” of Great Lakes shipwreck hunters.


Martin Knudsen: Light-Keeper

Martin Knudsen: Light-Keeper

The longer you live in a setting like Door County, the more you seek to know its local history.