BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goodhue County Historical Society - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Goodhue County Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Goodhue County Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260324T212251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T212251Z UID:10000157-1782207000-1782212400@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Lawn Games Day with the Red Wing Public Library DESCRIPTION:GCHS is teaming up with the Red Wing Public Library during their summer reading program! Families are welcome to stop by Central Park and join us in playing a variety of modern and historic lawn games! In case of bad weather\, the back-up date will be Tuesday\, July 7th. \nHighlights: \n\nGiant Jenga\nDisc Golf\nThe Limbo\nCroquet\nGraces\nAnd more! URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/lawn-games-day-with-the-red-wing-public-library/ LOCATION:Central Park\, Downtown Red Wing\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lawn-Games-with-the-Red-Wing-Public-Library.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260324T211913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T170747Z UID:10000156-1781697600-1781701200@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History Break: James Curry DESCRIPTION:Join James Curry for a discussion on his recent project\, Soul Force! The exhibition Soul Force: The Movements of Memory explores the collaboration and connection between Black\, Indigenous and Chicano communities and their movements for autonomy\, self-determination and liberation in the post-civil rights era in Minneapolis\, the Twin Cities and the Nation. These three movements sought to address the societal and structural inequalities facing these diverse communities and neighborhoods with more immediacy. The North Side of Minneapolis is primarily where all three groups’ struggles intersected against the structural forces that sought to disenfranchise them. \n \n  \nAbout the Speaker: James Curry is a multi-disciplinary artist who grew up in Brooklyn Park\, MN and studied at The American Film Institute and earned his MFA in Film from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. In 2021\, as an editor at KSTP\, he and his team were awarded the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for coverage of George Floyd’s murder\, uprising and aftermath. He was also awarded the Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship for Film in 2021 for his fiction and non-fiction work and in 2022 the Arthur C. McWatt Fellowship. During this fellowship he curated a social justice themed exhibit on Dakota County Black Pioneers. He has written a graphic novella comic based on his ancestor’s narratives with DC/Marvel illustrator Tom Nguyen called Hate Stings published in June 2023. He is chair of Building Remembrance for Reconciliation (BR4R.org) and has partnered with the Dakota County Historical Society on the development of a Black Heritage Trail in Hastings. In 2024 he was awarded a Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Fellowship and curated his second exhibit there last summer called Soulforce: The Movements of Memory\, based on Dr. Jimmy Patino’s work on Red\, Brown and Black Power in the Twin Cities. Curry is currently in pre-production for his next non-fiction work that has received a grant from the Minnesota Center for Humanities for a documentary based on Soulforce. \n \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-james-curry/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/history-break-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260324T211000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182834Z UID:10000155-1781352000-1781362800@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: First Responders DESCRIPTION:Photo: GCHS Collections\, Red Wing Fire Department emergency vehicles parked outside of fire house in 1978 \n________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLearn about the history of first responders in Goodhue County and meet some local responders! We’ll be joined by the Goodhue County Sheriff Department and members of Red Wing’s Police and Fire Departments for a fun afternoon with opportunities to touch a truck! More details are coming soon…. \n  \nAdmission is free thanks to our sponsors! URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-first-responders/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/200573113.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260324T205809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T205809Z UID:10000154-1780750800-1780756200@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Coming Soon: Jordan Creek Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:COMING SOON: Tickets will be available through Red Wing Community Education’s summer catalog\, coming out in mid-May! \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin GCHS 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 the Jordan and some of the historic buildings built on top of it\, before ending at Levee Park. Put on your walking shoes and join us as we follow the Jordan’s path to the Mississippi River. \nSpace is limited! Tickets must be purchased through Red Wing Community Education. Register online at https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ or call their office with questions at (651) 385-4565. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/coming-soon-jordan-creek-walking-tour/2026-06-06/2/ LOCATION:Red Wing City Hall\, 315 W 4th St\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jordan-Creek.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260324T205809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T205809Z UID:10000153-1780740000-1780745400@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Coming Soon: Jordan Creek Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:COMING SOON: Tickets will be available through Red Wing Community Education’s summer catalog\, coming out in mid-May! \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin GCHS 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 the Jordan and some of the historic buildings built on top of it\, before ending at Levee Park. Put on your walking shoes and join us as we follow the Jordan’s path to the Mississippi River. \nSpace is limited! Tickets must be purchased through Red Wing Community Education. Register online at https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ or call their office with questions at (651) 385-4565. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/coming-soon-jordan-creek-walking-tour/2026-06-06/1/ LOCATION:Red Wing City Hall\, 315 W 4th St\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jordan-Creek.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260105T181821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T204955Z UID:10000146-1780135200-1780142400@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:College Hill Walking Tour (New!) DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT- Additional tour date will be added soon! \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nWhy does College Avenue take you up College Hill\, but there is no college? Join local historian and author\, Todd Walsh\, on a new walking tour that spans the history of a Red Wing neighborhood known for its picturesque views. Learn about early indigenous peoples who claimed the hill as sacred ground\, colleges that have come and gone\, and one of Minnesota’s first golf courses that shared space with local cattle! Plus\, take in the homes of notable Red Wing residents who achieved recognition on the local\, state\, and national level. This 1.5-mile tour will begin and end at the Goodhue County History Center and will last 2 hours. Please be advised this tour requires a moderate level of physical activity. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk up inclines and over uneven ground. In case of inclement weather\, a program will be held at the museum instead. \nSpace is limited! Tickets must be purchased through Red Wing Community Education. Register online at https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ or call their office with questions at (651) 385-4565. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/college-hill-walking-tour-new/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/College-Hill-Walking-Tour.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260324T203901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T203901Z UID:10000151-1779278400-1779282000@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History Break: Rob Thomas DESCRIPTION:One Family’s Journey on Minnesota’s Trail of Tears \n  \nJoin Dakota Theatre Artist and White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Board President Rob Thomas as he takes you from 1862 to today through the eyes of his own family. Hear how his research was conducted into his ancestry and what tools and resources were accessed to gain the information\, as well as personal stories from his family throughout the last 160 years. Rob’s family went from a village near Faribault\, Minnesota to Morton\, Mankato\, Ft Snelling\, Davenport\, Iowa\, Santee\, Nebraska\, and finally back to Minnesota once again. \n \nAbout the Speaker: Rob Thomas (Wokiksuye Yuha Mani) currently serves as Development Director at History Theatre in St. Paul\, MN. Rob served in various fundraising and executive leadership roles for theatres across the country. As a descendant of the Wahpekute Dakota\, he’s also very active in the urban Native American community and conducts Sacred Sites tours for the MN Humanities Center. He currently serves on the boards of directors for the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society (Board President)\, Saint Paul Rotary\, Quatrefoil Library\, and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (Membership Committee Chair). URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-rob-thomas/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/history-break-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260105T182938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T182938Z UID:10000147-1778857200-1778868000@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal DESCRIPTION:What’s it worth? Find out at this event featuring antiques expert and author Mark Moran\, PBS Antiques Roadshow appraiser and active appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years. Each $20 registration covers one item appraised. Please indicate item to be appraised when registering. Time slots for appraisals will be filled in order of registrations received with the first time slot beginning at 3 PM and ending at 6 PM. When registering\, you will be given a one hour window of time in which your item will be appraised. If registering online and “Waiting List” appears\, please add your name to the waiting list and you’ll be contacted and added to the next hour. Items accepted for appraisals: fine art\, small furniture\, ceramics\, glassware\, vintage photographs\, advertising\, folk art\, toys\, metal ware\, clocks\, costume jewelry\, musical instruments\, lighting\, books\, and sports memorabilia. Items NOT accepted for appraisal include: all weapons\nincluding swords and knives\, traps\, coins or paper money\, fine jewelry or precious gems\, Beanie Babies\, and Nazi memorabilia. If you have questions about objects not listed or you’re interested in an appraisal house call for larger\, fragile\, or a lot of items\, contact Community Education at 651-385-4565. This class is co-sponsored by Red Wing Community Education and The Goodhue County History Center and will be held at 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing. \n\n*Please note- The museum does not appraise items\, nor do they purchase items for their collection.* \n  \nTickets must be purchased through Red Wing Community Education. Register online at https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ or call their office with questions at (651) 385-4565. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/antiques-collectibles-appraisal/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Antiques-and-Collectibles-Appraisal-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260324T203208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T203208Z UID:10000150-1778328000-1778338800@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: National Inventors Month DESCRIPTION:Did you know that May is National Inventors Month? Join GCHS and the Red Wing Public Library to celebrate the creativity and contributions of inventors. Highlights include a scavenger hunt\, interactive story time\, sweet treat\, and more! \n  \nAdmission is free thanks to our sponsors! URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-national-inventors-month/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/May-Inventors-Month-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260316T154410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154410Z UID:10000149-1776254400-1776258000@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History Break: Mineral Springs Sanitorium DESCRIPTION:Join the creators of An Adventure in Living for a presentation and book signing! Books will be available for purchase at the event. \n \nFrom 1915 to 1974\, the Mineral Springs Sanatorium in Cannon Falls\, Minnesota\, was a healing destination for tuberculosis patients seeking respite from the once-incurable “Great White Plague.” Founded as a center for isolation and rest\, Mineral Springs became a hub of medical innovation\, eventually hosting the drug trials that conquered the tuberculosis threat and paved the way for the closure of TB sanatoriums. \nRichly illustrated with historical photographs and other materials\, this book traces the story of Mineral Springs\, from the first visitors who came to Minnesota seeking relief in its health-giving air and water to the state-wide push to build\, maintain\, and support the sanatorium system and associated anti-tuberculosis efforts. It is a story of dedicated medical men and women and the tightly-knit community of patients that they served- patients for whom the sanatorium experience was not a death sentence\, but\, in the words of one Mineral Springs doctor\, “an adventure in living.” \n  \nAbout the Author: Since embarking on a second career in 2015\, historian Bruce William Colwell has researched\, authored\, and published eleven local histories. Colwell has a BA in history from Lawrence University\, and a PhD in administration and policy studies from the Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy. Prior to becoming a local historian\, Colwell worked in higher education\, amassing more than thirty years of administrative experience. He also served on the board of the Northfield Public Library and the Northfield Historical Society. A resident of Northfield for 30 years\, Colwell now resides in Cannon Falls\, where he has served the past six years as president of the Cannon Falls Public Library Board. \n  \n  \nAbout the Editor & Designer: Mark Heiman has been involved in small press publishing for more than thirty years\, specializing in books by local authors and subjects related to local history and traditional folkways. This is his fourth local history collaboration with Bruce Colwell. Mark lives in Northfield in the town’s oldest home. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-mineral-springs-sanitorium/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/history-break.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20260316T153459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T153459Z UID:10000148-1775908800-1775919600@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: Earth Day DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Earth Day with our friends from Clean River Partners! Come learn about native plants and how they can help improve our watershed! Clean River Partners will show us where and when to plant Minnesota native plants in the garden. Plus\, enjoy hands-on demonstrations and see the impact native plants have on our soils and water!  \n  \nHighlights include: \n\nHands-On Demonstrations\nEarth Day Suncatcher Craft\nNature-Themed Scavenger Hunt\nAnd More!\n\n  \n      \nAbout Clean River Partners: Clean River Partners is a non-profit whose mission is to inspire people and organizations to value\, protect\, and improve the Cannon River Watershed’s land and water. \n  \nAdmission is free thanks to our sponsors! \n      \n  \n  URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-earth-day/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Free-Family-Fun-Day-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251217T205259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T213357Z UID:10000145-1774461600-1774465200@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:GCHS Book Club DESCRIPTION:Calling all bookworms! In 2026\, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday! Join GCHS for a quarterly book club that reflects on 250 years of history and storytelling\, and sparks conversations about the nation’s future. Each meeting will focus on a different book! Our first book will be What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism by Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner. This event is free\, and participants are asked to provide their own copy of the book. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Bethany via phone or email (education@goodhistory.org) to ensure we have enough snacks. Thanks! \n \nSynopsis: “At a moment of crisis over our national identity\, venerated journalist Dan Rather has emerged as a voice of reason and integrity\, reflecting on—and writing passionately about—what it means to be an American. Now\, with this collection of original essays\, he reminds us of the principles upon which the United States was founded. Looking at the freedoms that define us\, from the vote to the press; the values that have transformed us\, from empathy to inclusion to service; the institutions that sustain us\, such as public education; and the traits that helped form our young country\, such as the audacity to take on daunting challenges in science and medicine\, Rather brings to bear his decades of experience on the frontlines of the world’s biggest stories. As a living witness to historical change\, he offers up an intimate view of history\, tracing where we have been in order to help us chart a way forward and heal our bitter divisions. With a fundamental sense of hope\, What Unites Us is the book to inspire conversation and listening\, and to remind us all how we are\, finally\, one.” URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/gchs-book-club/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GCHS-Book-Club-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251217T200525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T200525Z UID:10000143-1773835200-1773838800@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History Break: Muus vs. Muus DESCRIPTION:The Goodhue County Spectacle: The Muus vs. Muus Case that Made International Headlines \n \n\nJoin the translator and editor of Muus vs. Muus for a deep dive into the sensational 1880s divorce case that started in a local courthouse and became an international sensation. When Oline Muus filed her first lawsuit against her powerful husband in 1879\, the private conflict of a marriage instantly became a public spectacle. Her husband\, B.J. Muus\, was not only the founder of St. Olaf College but also a prominent leader of the Norwegian Synod. Drawing from Goodhue County records\, local newspaper coverage\, and original court documents\, this talk will examine how the case exposed the complex tensions within Norwegian-American immigrant life. We will explore the central struggle for women’s rights\, the unyielding role of religion\, and the cultural clash between a prominent couple that demanded attention on both sides of the Atlantic. \n  \n \n  \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Kari Lie Dorer is the King Olav V Chair in Scandinavian-American Studies\, the Norwegian Department Chair\, and Program Director of Nordic Studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield\, MN. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-muus-vs-muus/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/history-break.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251217T185730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T185730Z UID:10000142-1773489600-1773500400@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: Women's History Month DESCRIPTION:Photo: Women posing in front of a train\, July 1915 \n  \nMarch is Women’s History Month! Come learn about incredible women in Goodhue County’s history at this month’s Free Family Fun Day. Enjoy a scavenger hunt\, write notes of appreciation to women in your life\, and more!  \nAdmission is free for everyone\, thanks to our sponsor! URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-womens-history-month/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2014395253.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251217T202120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T163412Z UID:10000144-1772128800-1772136000@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Date Night @ GCHS DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for our Date Night event on Thursday\, February 26th! Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the Goodhue County History Center or via phone at 651-388-6024.\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nSwitch up your date night routine with a wine tasting at GCHS! Grab your partner or a friend and join local Wine Stories blogger and columnist Ron Skjong to learn about local wines\, and enjoy activities around the museum.\n\n\n\n\nHighlights include:\n\nSample local wines\nLight refreshments\nPhoto booth\nSpecial exhibit: Goodhue County Couples URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/date-night-gchs/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Date-Night-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251217T185212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T185212Z UID:10000141-1771416000-1771419600@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History Break: "Colvill Smiled" DESCRIPTION:Why do Minnesotans love and admire Colonel William Colvill\, Red Wing’s gigantic 6’5” Civil War hero? Join Steve Hoffbeck\, a Minnesota-born-and-raised author\, who will explore the life and times of William Colvill\, with words from Colvill\, and with heroic images from Hoffbeck’s newest book\, “Colvill Smiled:” The Legend of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Regiment at Gettysburg. All are welcome for this exciting History Break with a discussion and book-signing opportunity to follow! “Colvill Smiled” is available in the museum gift shop. \n \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Steve Hoffbeck is a self-described old but lively Minnesotan who grew up as a farmer’s son near Morgan. Hoffbeck is a former Professor of History at Minnesota State University Moorhead\, and his first book\, The Haymakers\, was a Minnesota Book Award winner. He has presented illustrated history programs in every corner of Minnesota\, including talks about baseball history\, World War II\, and legendary Minnesotans. Hoffbeck and his wife\, Dianne\, live in Barnesville\, MN\, and have four adult children and seven grandchildren. (Pictured below: Steve Hoffbeck at Rollag Steam Threshers Reunion\, 2016) \n \n                                                                               URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-colvill-smiled/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/history-break.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251217T183624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T163600Z UID:10000140-1771070400-1771081200@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: Valentine's Day DESCRIPTION:It’s Valentine’s Day! Join us for an afternoon of fun as we explore the history of the holiday. Why do we send Valentines cards and where did Conversation Hearts come from? Find out at our event and enjoy a sweet treat on this special holiday! Highlights include a woven heart craft\, themed scavenger hunt\, story time\, and more! \nAdmission is free for everyone\, thanks to our sponsor! \n  URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-valentines-day/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Valentines-Day-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251217T183232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183232Z UID:10000139-1768046400-1768057200@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: New Year's Traditions DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year! How do people around the world celebrate the start of a new year? Come find out at Free Family Fun Day! Make your own resolutions\, create a unique snowflake craft\, and more! \n  \nAdmission is free for everyone\, thanks to our sponsor! URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-new-years-traditions/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FFFD-Happy-New-Year.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251006T153708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T214040Z UID:10000137-1765627200-1765638000@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: Holidays! DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays from GCHS! Join us for an afternoon of fun activities as we learn about different holidays celebrated in Goodhue County and around the world. Highlights include decorating cookies\, making a snowman craft\, visiting with Santa\, and more! All are welcome to join our Community Show & Tell by bringing a special ornament to display during the event. Admission is free thanks to our sponsor\, Sturdiwheat! \nGCHS is also collecting winter items for the local Girl Scouts’ Mitten Tree Project! Bring a donation and place it on the tree for local families! \n \n  URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-holidays/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christmas-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251006T152104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152104Z UID:10000136-1763553600-1763557200@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:History Break: Dakota Language Program DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Dacia Lussier\, Dakota Language Specialist\, for a History Break about Prairie Island’s efforts to revitalize the Dakota language in their community! \n \nNape-kičhiyuzapi\, \nWašiču ia Dacia Lussier emakíayapi\, Dakota ia Oyáte aš’a win emakiyapi ye. Oyáte mitháwa kiŋ Bdéwakaŋtunwaŋ k’a Wakpekute ewíčhakiyapi. Tiŋta Wita oyaŋke hečhiya taŋhaŋ wahi. \n____________________________________________________________________________________ \nGreetings\, \nMy name is Dacia Lussier\, my Dakota name is Oyate as’a win which means the Nation shouts at woman. My people are the Bdéwakaŋtunwaŋ and Wakpekute. I am from the Prairie Island community. \n  \nThe Dakota language is flourishing. The assimilation policies of Native American boarding schools and United States government and the ensuing decades had nearly eradicated our distinctive and sacred language\, as American influence encroached upon our ancestral lands. Nevertheless\, we have persevered\, and I am delighted to announce that the Dakota language is now thriving throughout all Oceti Sakowin communities\, owing to the tireless efforts of language warriors who have committed themselves to learning and preserving it. URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/history-break-dakota-language-program/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/history-break.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251006T151004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T202405Z UID:10000135-1762603200-1762614000@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: National Native American Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Did you know that November is National Native American Heritage Month? Next month we are excited to celebrate and learn with the Native American Student Association (NASA) from Red Wing High School during our Free Family Fun Day! Join us for activities including\, star quilt coloring\, a scavenger hunt\, and story time! \nAbout the Native American Student Association (NASA): \nNASA is a student group at RWHS open to all students. We celebrate Native culture\, develop leadership skills\, and foster community growth through events\, fundraisers\, and partnerships. Our mission is to support Native American students academically and socially\, while promoting cultural awareness in collaboration with RWHS\, Prairie Island\, and the Red Wing community. We look forward to sharing more about our group! \n  \nAdmission is free for everyone thanks to our sponsor\, Sturdiwheat! URL:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/free-family-fun-day-national-native-american-heritage-month/ LOCATION:Goodhue County History Center\, 1166 Oak Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Celebrate.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20250919T162815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T201848Z UID:10000134-1761843600-1761858000@goodhuecountyhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sold-Out.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20250919T162815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T201848Z UID:10000133-1761757200-1761771600@goodhuecountyhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sold-Out.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20251006T200216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T202013Z UID:10000138-1761228000-1761235200@goodhuecountyhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Celebrating-20-Years-of-Church-Basement-Ladies.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20250919T154403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T154403Z UID:10000132-1760788800-1760799600@goodhuecountyhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/History-Harvest-Cover-Photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20250919T151218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T151218Z UID:10000131-1760623200-1760628600@goodhuecountyhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Untitled-design-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20250919T150725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T170908Z UID:10000130-1760529600-1760533200@goodhuecountyhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Event-Cancelled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20250919T145838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T155158Z UID:10000129-1760184000-1760194800@goodhuecountyhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Free-Family-Fun-Day-Saturday-October-11th-12-PM-3-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20250825T153726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T144825Z UID:10000127-1759573800-1759579200@goodhuecountyhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Oakwood-Cemetery-Tour.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T160726 CREATED:20250825T152809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T154904Z UID:10000126-1758967200-1758972600@goodhuecountyhistory.org SUMMARY:Back Alley Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:This tour is now SOLD OUT! Thank you for supporting local history! \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nDiscover 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 tour will begin at John Rich Park. \nSpace is limited! Tickets are $15 and must be purchased through Red Wing Community Education. Tickets can be purchased on their website beginning on September 2nd: 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/back-alley-walking-tour/ LOCATION:John Rich Park\, 218 West Avenue\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Back-Alley-Tour.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodhue County Historical Society":MAILTO:director@goodhistory.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR