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SUMMARY:Find Our Fairy House!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nFairies going to school in Red Wing are actually learning in a historic spot! Did you know that the first schoolhouse in Goodhue County opened in 1855 at 4th Street and East Avenue? Each one room schoolhouse across the county was considered its own district\, so this school was called “District 1.” At one point there were 169 school districts across Goodhue County! The last one to close was Welch Valley School in Vasa Township in 1970. Today there are 12 school districts in the county. \n \nWant to learn more? Come to the Goodhue County History Center and explore our rural schoolroom! \n \n  \nAnd check out the Red Wing Downtown Magic website for more information about this magical time of year and the 2025 Fairy Fest : https://magicmapredwing.my.canva.site/
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/find-our-fairy-house/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This tour is now SOLD OUT! Thank you for supporting local history! \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nExplore Red Wing’s Oakwood Cemetery with GCHS 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 Wing residents. \nSpace is limited! Tickets are $15 and must be purchased through Red Wing Community Education:  https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Community Ed office at 651-385-4565.
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/oakwood-cemetery-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Oakwood Cemetery\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: Halloween!
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate spooky season at the Goodhue County History Center! You are in for a treat with an afternoon of fun\, family-friendly activities! Learn about Halloween traditions\, make your own pumpkin lantern\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and all kids will receive a goody bag to take home! Plus\, join our Community Show-and-Tell by bringing a favorite Halloween photo to share! Best costume? Worst costume? We want to see it! Digital photos can be emailed to education@goodhistory.org and will be on display during the event. \nThis event is free for all\, thanks to our sponsor\, Sturdiwheat!
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-halloween-2/
LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000
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SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELLED: Historic Bridges of Southeast Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the speaker had to cancel his History Break presentation on October 15th. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you are interested in this topic\, Steve Gardiner’s book\, Historic Bridges of Southeast Minnesota is available in the museum gift shop. \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nMinnesota is often called the Land of 10\,000 Lakes\, but it could also be called the Land of 20\,000 Bridges. During the early days of the state\, the Mississippi River and its many tributaries barred and disrupted transportation and commerce. To span these obstacles\, communities battled to build and maintain bridges. Their efforts created a variety of bridge designs and purposes–from small hiking and biking bridges to concrete beams across rural rivers. Across the area\, one can behold wonders like the beautiful Stone Arch Bridge\, the La Crescent Swing Bridge\, the Point Douglas Drawbridge\, the elegant Winona Main Channel Bridge as well as other massive structures crossing the Mississippi. During the presentation\, Steve Gardiner will share stories about these bridges and their impact on Southeast Minnesota. \n  \n                                                   \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Steve Gardiner taught high school English and journalism for 38 years in Wyoming\, Peru\, and Montana. He was the 2008 Montana Teacher of the Year and holds a Doctorate of Education degree. He has published articles in The New York Times\, The Chicago Tribune\, The Christian Science Monitor\, The Denver Post\, PBS NewsHour\, Educational Leadership\, Phi Delta Kappan\, Education Week\, and many others. He published his books Historic Disasters in Southeast Minnesota (2022) and Historic Bridges of Southeast Minnesota (2023) with The History Press.
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-historic-bridges-of-southeast-minnesota/
LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veterans Event
DESCRIPTION:Join GCHS and the Red Wing American Legion Post #54 as we honor our local veterans. This event will feature a round table discussion with members of the Red Wing Legion and will highlight new oral history interviews in the museum’s collection. Between 2024 and 2025\, twenty oral history interviews were completed in a collaboration between GCHS and Pier 55 Red Wing Area Seniors! At the event\, we will showcase a video compilation of these interviews\, ranging from veterans’ experiences to what life was like on the home front. All are welcome for this special event! \n  \nGCHS wants to preserve YOUR story! We are looking for veteran items from the Korean War to the present. Consider donating an item to GCHS collections. Not ready to part with your item? That’s okay! Staff will be available to digitize items during the event. Donate a digital copy and take the original home! \n  \nWe will also collect voluntary donations at this event for the Red Wing Area Food Shelf. Please consider donating a much needed item: \n\nCanned meats\nSoup\nCereal\nNon-Perishables\nMonetary Donations
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/veterans-event/
LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day Celebration & History Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Help GCHS preserve and tell LGBTQIA+ History in Goodhue County! All are welcome for this special event\, which will feature light refreshments\, a notes of support community collage\, a queer memorial\, and a special exhibit from the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) about their Greater Minnesota Two-Spirit & LGBTQIA+ History Map. \nWe are seeking items related to Queer History in our county! Bring something to the event that tells YOUR story! Examples include photographs\, clothing\, art\, political signs\, and more. Not ready to part with your item? Donate a digital copy & take the original home! Plus\, staff will be available to record your Coming Out Story for the museum’s archive. If you would prefer to tell your story privately\, step into our un-closet & speak on our Pride Line phone.
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/national-coming-out-day-celebration-history-harvest/
LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 20 Years of Church Basement Ladies
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 20 years of the beloved play Church Basement Ladies with the playwrights themselves–Red Wing’s own Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke! Hear the story of how this beloved musical comedy was born—the inspiration\, characters\, humor\, and heart that made it a national favorite! \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nEntertaining stories from the creators\nRefreshments\nPlenty of laughter\nA chance to share your own church kitchen memories: potlucks\, coffee hours\, and apron-clad ladies serving up comfort and community\n\n  \nBring or wear your favorite apron to honor the ladies who inspired it. Don’t miss this special celebration of food\, laughter\, and fun\, hosted at United Lutheran Church! Purchase tickets by Monday\, October 20th by visiting the Goodhue County History Center or calling 651-388-6024. Proceeds from this event will support the Goodhue County Historical Society! \nSponsored by Musty-Barnhart Agency (MBA) Insurance Services 
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/celebrating-20-years-of-church-basement-ladies/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Church\, 628 W 5th Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T170000
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SUMMARY:Escape Room: Colvill's Quest- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This program is now SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support! \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nWelcome to the Goodhue County Historical Society’s First Annual Escape Room! Sign up for a private hour-long session of 2-6 people\, and solve the clues to find Colonel Colvill’s lost Civil War treasure! Tickets are $20 per person. \nTime Slots: \nWednesday\, October 29th  \n\n5 PM\n6:30 PM\n8 PM\n\nThursday\, October 30th  \n\n5 PM\n6:30 PM\n8 PM
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/escape-room-colvills-quest-coming-soon/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T170000
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SUMMARY:Escape Room: Colvill's Quest- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This program is now SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support! \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nWelcome to the Goodhue County Historical Society’s First Annual Escape Room! Sign up for a private hour-long session of 2-6 people\, and solve the clues to find Colonel Colvill’s lost Civil War treasure! Tickets are $20 per person. \nTime Slots: \nWednesday\, October 29th  \n\n5 PM\n6:30 PM\n8 PM\n\nThursday\, October 30th  \n\n5 PM\n6:30 PM\n8 PM
URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/escape-room-colvills-quest-coming-soon/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
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