5231. Go to the Ephraim Fire Museum in Ephraim

The hubby and I made a trip to Door County for cherries. He also said he wanted to go to "that ice cream place." That ice cream turned out to be Wilson's. After picking up cherries from Lautenbach's, we headed up to Ephraim for ice cream. As we got close, I began to wonder if the fire museum would be open. I've stopped in with my cousins a few years back and would love to show the hubby the museum. Sure enough as we drove by the museum was open. After we ate our ice cream cones, we walked down to the museum.

The Ephraim Fire Museum is on Water Street, the main street in Ephraim also known as WI 42. You really can't miss it as you drive through Ephraim. It is usually open most nights and weekends May-October. Basically if Scotty is around, the museum will be open. It is free to visit but donations are greatly appreciated. 

The Ephraim Fire Museum was the first fire station in Door County and was built in the 1930s. It was in use until 1990 when a new fire station was built at which time it was turned into a museum. The museum preserves the history of firefighting in Door County and is a tribute to Bill Webong, who was the first Door County Firefighter to die in the line of duty.

The museum features the departments first pumper purchased in 1934. It also has memorabilia collected by Webong as well as donated from around the world. 

If the museum is open, it is definitely worth checking out. Besides you can walk off all the calories you just consumed at Wilson's.