Events

Photo: GCHS Collections, Red Wing Fire Department emergency vehicles parked outside of fire house in 1978 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn about the history of first responders in Goodhue County and meet some local responders! We’ll be joined by the Goodhue County Sheriff Department and members of Red Wing’s Police and Fire Departments for a fun afternoon with […]

Join James Curry for a discussion on his recent project, Soul Force! The exhibition Soul Force: The Movements of Memory explores the collaboration and connection between Black, Indigenous and Chicano communities and their movements for autonomy, self-determination and liberation in the post-civil rights era in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities and the Nation. These three movements […]

Join us for a film screening with Anderson Center Artist-In-Residence Melissa Hacker! Enjoy her documentary My Knees Were Jumping: Remembering the Kindertransports, followed by audience Q & A. Light refreshments will be served.      intimate...heartfelt...The speakers remember how their parents made the decision, as wrenching as Sophie's choice, to part with their children, possibly forever, […]

GCHS is teaming up with the Red Wing Public Library during their summer reading program! Families are welcome to stop by Central Park and join us in playing a variety of modern and historic lawn games! In case of bad weather, the back-up date will be Tuesday, July 7th. Highlights: Giant Jenga Disc Golf The […]

Join us as we continue the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States! While we know that Minnesota was not part of the U.S. during the Revolutionary Era, we can consider the “Power of Place” and what was happening here in 1776. Archaeologists know that Native peoples have lived in the Red Wing […]

Why does College Avenue take you up College Hill, but there is no college? Join local historian and author, Todd Walsh, on a new walking tour that spans the history of a Red Wing neighborhood known for its picturesque views. Learn about early indigenous peoples who claimed the hill as sacred ground, colleges that have […]

Come visit GCHS downtown during Downtown Main Street's Late Night Thursday! Shop local and then take a fun break with us. GCHS will be in the Sheldon Theatre courtyard from 4 PM-7 PM playing modern and historic lawn games! For a detailed schedule of events, visit https://www.downtownredwing.org/late-night-thursdays

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.     […]

Join GCHS for a History Break with Joanell Dyrstad as she discusses her political career and community involvement! Joanell 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 […]

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/   Ongoing Activities: Coloring contest Cursive Lessons Schoolhouse Matching Game   Wednesday, August 12th-Day Care Day 9 AM-11 AM Storytime & Make A Farm Animal […]