Door County is a peninsula that is tucked against the rugged bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment along the shores of Lake Michigan and the bay of Green Bay. You might know it as a tourist destination, but it also has a long and storied maritime history. One of the most iconic symbols of that history is the tall ship – the majestic, towering vessels that once ruled the Great Lakes. Door County, a Tall Ship Gateway In 1851 the County of Door was established by the local population whose trades predominately included fishing the local waters and harvesting timber. The peninsula’s strategic location also made it an essential stop for…
