Events

The November History Break will be centered on the history of the small communities between Red Wing and Zumbrota with a spotlight on Goodhue - the halfway point on the […]

Happy Holidays from GCHS! Join us in celebrating the season as we learn about different holidays and traditions celebrated throughout Goodhue County, both past and present! Highlights include a meet […]

Brrr, it’s cold outside! Come warm up at the Goodhue County History Center and learn about how Minnesotans found ways to enjoy the chilly winter months. Plus, take part in […]

The Goodhue County Historical Society is partnering with Red Wing High School's Black Student Union (BSU) to celebrate Black History Month! Join us on Free Family Fun Day to learn […]

At the end of 2023, GCHS was awarded a Legacy Grant to hire staff to digitize our collection of over 18,000 photographs. Since March 2024, our Collections Assistants Emily Anderson […]

Join GCHS and Fred Johnson in celebrating his new release, Making History In Minnesota: Red Wing and its People Impact the State! All are invited to a Book Talk presentation […]

Important Schedule Change: St. John's Living History Program will take place in the morning only from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever wondered what it would be like to […]

Spring is almost here! Join us for an afternoon of celebrating April showers and the beginning of a new season! Admission is free for everyone from 12 PM-3 PM. Highlights […]

Please join us for April’s History Break when Goodhue County Sheriff Marty Kelly will provide a “Year in Review” presentation. The Sheriff will discuss the vital role of law enforcement […]

All are welcome for a special Free Family Fun Day in partnership with Hispanic Outreach and Red Wing High School's Hispanic Students United (H.S.U.)! Celebrate and learn about Cinco de […]

10 AM TOUR IS NOW SOLD OUT ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Join GCHS staff on a walking tour of downtown Red Wing, following the historic route of the Jordan Creek. This waterway once […]

1:00 tour is now SOLD OUT. Thank you for supporting local history programs! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Join GCHS staff on a walking tour of downtown Red Wing, following the historic route of […]