BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goodhue County Historical Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Goodhue County Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Goodhue County Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260521T193432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T183433Z UID:10000163-1780099200-1788047999@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Goodhue County History Detective DESCRIPTION:For Visitors ages 14 & under: \nBe a History Detective this summer and explore local history! Pick up a free booklet at any participating museum or print your own using the link below. This summer\, embark on a county-wide scavenger hunt across 5 museums! Find the answers at each museum and receive a stamp. Collect them all and turn in your booklet at the Goodhue County History Center in Red Wing to receive a prize! Plus\, enter into a drawing for a grand prize! \n  \nParticipating Museums: \n\nGoodhue Area Historical Society\nGoodhue County Historical Society\nKenyon Area Historical Society\nPine Island Area Historical Society\nZumbrota Area Historical Society\n\n  \n*Please Note: Some museums may have admission costs for children or adults. \n  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n 2026 History Detective Booklet\n \n File size: 13.51 MB\n Created: 03-06-2026\n Updated: 03-06-2026\n Hits: 54\n \n \n \n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n Preview URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/goodhue-county-history-detective-2/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/History-Detective-Summer-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260528T150852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150852Z UID:10000164-1780272000-1788825599@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Find Our Fairy House! DESCRIPTION:Magic is returning to Red Wing this summer and GCHS is joining in on the fun! Take a look around downtown and see if you can spot our fairy house…or school\, at a historic spot off East Avenue & West 4th Street. Then come explore the rural schoolroom inside our museum! \n  \nCheck out the Red Wing Downtown Magic website for the 2026 Magic Map and more information on this fun time of year: https://magicmapredwing.my.canva.site/  URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/find-our-fairy-house-2/ LOCATION:Masonic Lodge\, 454 W 4th St\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fairy-House.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T203000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260325T162326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T164224Z UID:10000159-1783710000-1783715400@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History & Spirits Tour (New!) DESCRIPTION:Join Leah Buysse on a tour where Red Wing’s past walks beside you! Discover Red Wing through the stories of the people who shaped it—and still do. This tour blends factual history with the legends that have become part of our community’s heartbeat. Along the way\, you’ll meet the “spirits” of Red Wing: the neighbors\, friends\, and prominent figures who continue to call this place home. It’s a celebration of heritage\, humanity\, and the threads that tie us together. This walking tour will last 1.5 hours and will begin at the Red Wing Depot. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as it will be entirely outside. \n  \n \nTickets are $25 each and are available through Red Wing Community Education! Visit their website or call the office at 651-385-4565 for more information: https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/  \n  URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/coming-soon-history-spirits-tour-new/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:Red Wing Depot\, 418 Levee St\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/History-Spirits-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260529T134435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T134938Z UID:10000165-1783771200-1783782000@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: America 250 & Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:The United States turns 250 years old this year\, and we’re celebrating with our annual ice cream social! What was happening in Minnesota in 1776? Find out by exploring our exhibits and interacting with a fur trade reenactment group! Plus\, view displays of bicentennial (1976) and Independence Day items in the GCHS collection. \n  \n \n  \nLa Compagnie des Hivernants de la Riviere Saint Pierre (Winterers of the St Peters River) is a fur trade group based in the Twin Cities that recreates the life of the Voyageurs. They have paddled multiple historic routes in canoes\, and have demonstrated trapping\, hunting skills\, fire starting\, French Canadian culture\, and more at historical sites across the Midwest. \n  \nAdmission is free for everyone\, thanks to our sponsors! URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-america-250-ice-cream-social/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4903.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260617T154037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T154037Z UID:10000166-1784116800-1784120400@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History Break: Joanell Dyrstad DESCRIPTION:Join GCHS for a History Break with Joanell Dyrstad as she discusses her political career and community involvement! \nJoanell Dyrstad was the first female Mayor of Red Wing from 1985-1990\, and she served as Lieutenant Governor with Arne Carlson from 1991-1995. She has been involved with a number of other organizations since then\, including the Fairview Red Wing Health System\, American Hospital Board\, and the Minnesota Historical Society Executive Council. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-joanell-dyrstad/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/history-break-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260702T185018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T185048Z UID:10000167-1786492800-1786751999@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:GCHS @ The Goodhue County Fair DESCRIPTION:Come visit GCHS at the Goodhue County Fair in Zumbrota! Explore an old one room schoolhouse and enjoy a variety of activities every day! Learn about admission prices here: https://www.goodhuecountyfair.com/ \n  \nOngoing Activities: \n\nColoring contest\nCursive Lessons\nSchoolhouse Matching Game\n\n  \nWednesday\, August 12th-Day Care Day \n9 AM-11 AM Storytime & Make A Farm Animal Hand Puppet \n11 AM-1 PM Fossil Dig Boxes \n1 PM-3 PM  Storytime & Make A Farm Animal Hand Puppet \n3 PM-4 PM Fossil Dig Boxes \n4 PM-5 PM County & State Fair Trivia \n  \nThursday\, August 13th– Goodhue County Ag Day \nNoon-4 PM Historic Games on the Schoolhouse lawn \nNoon-2 PM Corn Craft \n2 PM-3 PM Fossil Dig Boxes \n3 PM-4 PM History Happy Hour: Pint Sized Presentations with GCHS  (Adult Program- Entertainment Tent) \n\n3 PM- History Beer Garden: A Brief History of Brewing in Goodhue County\n3:30 PM Welch’s Way: Temperance\, Advertising\, and the Welch’s Grape Juice   \n\n3 PM-4 PM Schoolhouse BINGO \n4 PM-5 PM Dairy Trivia \n  \nFriday\, August 14th- Senior Citizen Day \n10 AM-Noon America 250: Windsock Craft \nNoon-1 PM Schoolhouse BINGO \nNoon-3 PM Historic Games on Schoolhouse Lawn \n1 PM-2 PM America 250: Founding Figures Trivia (Adult Program- Entertainment Tent) \n1 PM-2 PM U.S. Citizenship Test Trivia \n2 PM-3 PM Schoolhouse BINGO \n3 PM-4 PM 1940s Schoolhouse Trivia \n  URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/gchs-goodhue-county-fair/ LOCATION:Goodhue County Fair\, 44279 County 6 Blvd\, Zumbrota\, MN\, 55992\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Goodhue-County-Fair.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T203000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260325T162326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T164224Z UID:10000160-1787943600-1787949000@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History & Spirits Tour (New!) DESCRIPTION:Join Leah Buysse on a tour where Red Wing’s past walks beside you! Discover Red Wing through the stories of the people who shaped it—and still do. This tour blends factual history with the legends that have become part of our community’s heartbeat. Along the way\, you’ll meet the “spirits” of Red Wing: the neighbors\, friends\, and prominent figures who continue to call this place home. It’s a celebration of heritage\, humanity\, and the threads that tie us together. This walking tour will last 1.5 hours and will begin at the Red Wing Depot. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as it will be entirely outside. \n  \n \nTickets are $25 each and are available through Red Wing Community Education! Visit their website or call the office at 651-385-4565 for more information: https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/  \n  URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/coming-soon-history-spirits-tour-new/2026-08-28/ LOCATION:Red Wing Depot\, 418 Levee St\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/History-Spirits-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260702T192957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T192957Z UID:10000169-1789214400-1789225200@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: Apple Picking DESCRIPTION:What is one of the best things about fall? Apple picking season! Join us for a Free Family Fun Day where we celebrate all things apple! More details coming soon… URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-apple-picking/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Free-Family-Fun-Day-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260702T193702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T193702Z UID:10000170-1789560000-1789563600@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History Break: Mica L. Anders DESCRIPTION:Join professional genealogist Mica L. Anders to learn more about African American life in Minnesota during the formative years from the 1850s when it was still a territory to early statehood in the through the 1880s. This presentation explores the stories of communities and individuals who contributed to the region’s early development. We’ll explore the multifaceted roles of the early residents as homesteaders\, barbers\, shop owners\, Civil War veterans\, and more. Through a blend of personal narratives and historical records\, we’ll examine the challenges and triumphs of these early residents.  \n \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Mica L. Anders is a professional genealogist specializing in African American genealogy with almost 20 years of experience. As the first-ever history fellow at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum\, she conducted pioneering research on early African American communities\, earning the Minnesota Genealogical Society’s Pioneer Award for her work. With expertise in navigating pre-1870 research challenges\, Mica combines rigorous historical research with storytelling to bring ancestors’ stories to life. She also collaborates with museums to highlight underrepresented narratives and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-mica-l-anders/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/history-break-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260702T194307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T194307Z UID:10000171-1790272800-1790276400@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:GCHS Book Club: You Never Forget Your First DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States! How do historians “do history?” We’re about to find out! \n  \n \nSynopsis:  \nAlexis Coe takes a closer look at our first–and finds he is not quite the man we remember \nYoung George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother\, demanded military promotions\, caused an international incident\, and never backed down–even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle. But after he married Martha\, everything changed. Washington became the kind of man who named his dog Sweetlips and hated to leave home. He took up arms against the British only when there was no other way\, though he lost more battles than he won. \nAfter an unlikely victory in the Revolutionary War cast him as the nation’s hero\, he was desperate to retire\, but the founders pressured him into the presidency–twice. When he retired years later\, no one talked him out of it. He left the highest office heartbroken over the partisan nightmare his backstabbing cabinet had created. \nBack on his plantation\, the man who fought for liberty must confront his greatest hypocrisy–what to do with the men\, women\, and children he owns–before he succumbs to death. \nWith irresistible style and warm humor\, You Never Forget Your First combines rigorous research and lively storytelling that will have readers–including those who thought presidential biographies were just for dads–inhaling every page. \n  \nThis event is free & participants are asked to provide their own copy of the book. Light refreshments will be served! Please RSVP to Bethany via phone or email at education@goodhistory.org URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/gchs-book-club-you-never-forget-your-first/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GCHS-Book-Club-8-x-11.5-in.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T113000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260702T200816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T200816Z UID:10000172-1791626400-1791631800@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Coming Soon: Oakwood Cemetery Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore Oakwood Cemetery and learn more about Red Wing’s past. Walk through one of the cemetery’s most historic sections as we visit the final resting place of some of the most notable names in Red Wing. You will also learn about Victorian mourning customs\, tombstone symbolism\, and what life was like for 19th century Red Wing residents. \n  \nTickets will be $20 each and will be available through Red Wing Community Education’s Fall catalog\, coming early September: https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/coming-soon-oakwood-cemetery-tour/ LOCATION:Oakwood Cemetery\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Oakwood-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T113000 DTSTAMP:20260710T020951 CREATED:20260702T201137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T201137Z UID:10000173-1792231200-1792236600@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Coming Soon: Back Alley Tour DESCRIPTION:Discover the early history of downtown Red Wing by exploring its alleyways with GCHS! Look for remnants that tell a colorful story about this city’s past and learn how the downtown area has changed over time. Lace up your walking shoes and get to know the people and historic businesses behind today’s well-known buildings. This tour will begin at John Rich Park. \n  \nTickets will be $20 each and will be available through Red Wing Community Education’s Fall catalog\, coming early September: https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/coming-soon-back-alley-tour/ LOCATION:John Rich Park\, 218 West Avenue\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Back-Alley-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR