Events

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...

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 […]

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!   Synopsis:  Alexis Coe takes a closer look at our first--and finds he is not quite the man we remember Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, […]

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 […]

Join GCHS for a spooktacular afternoon of family-friendly Halloween activities! Learn about the history and traditions of Halloween, create a boo-tiful cauldron craft, race spiders, and more! Costumes are encouraged!   Admission is free, thanks to our sponsor! 

GCHS is joining the Spellebration with the Sheldon Theatre on Late Night Thursday! Stop by the Sheldon Theatre courtyard starting at 4 PM to play lawn games with us: historic, modern, and Halloween-themed! Then head inside for a 6:30 PM showing of Casper! It will be a fun evening for the family that you won’t […]

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 […]

Join GCHS for a History Break celebrating the release of The Red Wing Way: From Main Street to Global Legacy, a new book from the Red Wing Shoe Company & Minnesota Historical Society Press! Books will be available for purchase in the museum's gift shop at the event.   BOOK SUMMARY Drawing on extensive research, […]