Join us for the grand opening of the new military exhibit! The grand opening for this exhibit will take place on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Refreshment will be available during the event. The exhibit features histories and personal stories of experiences from Goodhue County citizens in America’s wars. The exhibit is designed […]
Enjoy free admission and family activities each month on Free Family Fun Day! Park Naturalist, Madeline Dubois Clinton, Park Naturalist Join us and learn about the adaptations of different bird beaks by looking at their differing qualities, the different ways that birds use their beaks, and how the size and shape of beaks relates to […]
June is National Dairy Month. The Goodhue County Historical Society, Dairy Princesses, and American Dairy Association have joined forces to promote drinking milk and celebrate the contributions the dairy industry has made to the world, and specifically, our county.
The Journey of Marquette and Jolliet Wednesday, June 19 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm "It has been more than 300 years since French explorers Marquette and Jolliet became the first Europeans to paddle the waters of the Mississippi. Their story in 1673 was an incredible voyage among many peaceful tribes of Native Americans who helped […]
Free Family Fun Day: Ice Cream Social The Second Minnesota Battery Light Artillery, Saturday, July 6 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Beat the heat with some Ice Cream at the History Center. Also come and check out the 2nd MN Light Artillery Civil War Reenactors encampment in the park behind the History Center . Visit […]
Are you smarter than a 1940’s Goodhue County 8th grader? Come visit us at the Goodhue County Fair from Wednesday through Saturday and find out! Join us for activities, games, and programs for all ages. See the full schedule below: Wednesday, August 7th: Daycare Day 9:00 AM-12:00 PM- Storytime & Hand Puppet Craft12:00 PM-2:00 PM- […]
School is back in session! Come learn about what school was like for kids in a one room rural schoolhouse. Create a schoolhouse craft, vote for your favorite subject, and more! Admission is free for everyone from 12 PM- 3 PM. Along with GCHS staff, showcase your favorite first day of school photo for the […]
Mix up your lunch routine with a History Break! Guest speaker: Linda Flanders Topic: Mighty Mississippi Clean Up Challenge Linda Flanders is the current Goodhue County Commissioner for District 1. She works for HOPE Coalition and her prior career was as a police inspector with the San Francisco Police Department. Linda began the Mighty Mississippi […]
Saturday, September 28th 10:00 - 11:30 am SOLD OUT or 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM SOLD OUT Cost: Members $7.00 Non-Members $10.00 Join GCHS staff on a walking tour of downtown Red Wing, following the historic route of the Jordan Creek. This waterway once divided the downtown area before being driven underground, where it […]
Saturday, September 28th 10:00 - 11:30 am SOLD OUT or 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM SOLD OUT Cost: Members $7.00 Non-Members $10.00 Join GCHS staff on a walking tour of downtown Red Wing, following the historic route of the Jordan Creek. This waterway once divided the downtown area before being driven underground, where it […]
Join GCHS and the Farmer-Labor Education Committee (FLEC) for a film screening and discussion of The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story.
Celebrate spooky season with GCHS and learn about the history of some of our favorite Halloween traditions! Family-friendly costumes are welcome and encouraged! Some highlights include making a boo-tiful Halloween craft, costume BINGO, and take home goody bags for kids. Additionally, show off your favorite Halloween photo at our community show-and-tell. Photos can be brought […]
