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 about what BSU means to its members and enjoy poster displays about Black History Month made by the students. There will also be story time, […]
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 and Liz Anderson have digitized thousands of images. They will speak about the digitization process as well as interesting finds from the collection. About […]
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 at 2:00 PM, followed by a book signing at 3:00 PM. Books will be available to purchase in the museum gift shop. Book Synopsis: […]
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 meet a historical figure? Now is your chance! Come experience St. John’s Living History program from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM, where students dress as notable people […]
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 include: an umbrella craft, seasonal scavenger hunt, and sidewalk chalk art (weather dependent)!
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 in the community and give a summary of 2024 events. Sheriff Kelly brings years of experience and insight into the challenges and rewards of protecting […]
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 Mayo (May 5th) and Hispanic heritage with an afternoon of family-friendly activities! Highlights include a scavenger hunt, pinatas, story time, and a loteria game! Plus, […]
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 divided the downtown area before being driven underground, where it still flows today. Tours will start outside of City Hall and explore the history of […]
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 the Jordan Creek. This waterway once divided the downtown area before being driven underground, where it still flows today. Tours will start outside of City […]
Mississippi Dialogues Public Art Project: Mississippi Dialogues is a public art collaboration to create a series of panels Indigenizing a map of the Mississippi River. Independent cartographer and Citizen Potawatomi tribal member Margaret Pearce will present about her work collaborating with Prairie Island Tribal Historic Preservation to create a panel for installation in Red Wing, […]
Ages 14 & Under This summer, explore local history through a county-wide scavenger hunt! Put on your detective cap and visit participating museums to complete tasks and receive a stamp. Once you collect them all, turn in your booklet at the Goodhue County History Center in Red Wing to receive a prize! Participating […]
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. Fairies going to school in Red Wing are actually learning in a historic spot! Did you know that the first schoolhouse in […]
