For Visitors ages 14 & under: Be a History Detective this summer and explore local history! Pick up a free booklet at any participating museum or print your own using the link below. This summer, embark on a county-wide scavenger hunt across 5 museums! Find the answers at each museum and receive a stamp. Collect […]
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, at a historic spot off East Avenue & West 4th Street. Then come explore the rural schoolroom inside our museum! Check out the […]
Join Leah Buysse on a tour where Red Wing’s past walks beside you! Discover Red Wing through the stories of the people who shaped it—and still do. This tour blends factual history with the legends that have become part of our community’s heartbeat. Along the way, you’ll meet the “spirits” of Red Wing: the neighbors, […]
The United States turns 250 years old this year, and we're celebrating with our annual ice cream social! What was happening in Minnesota in 1776? Find out by exploring our exhibits and interacting with a fur trade reenactment group! Plus, view displays of bicentennial (1976) and Independence Day items in the GCHS collection. […]
Join GCHS for a History Break with Joanell Dyrstad as she discusses her political career and community involvement! Joanell Dyrstad was the first female Mayor of Red Wing from 1985-1990, and she served as Lieutenant Governor with Arne Carlson from 1991-1995. She has been involved with a number of other organizations since then, including the […]
Come visit GCHS at the Goodhue County Fair in Zumbrota! Explore an old one room schoolhouse and enjoy a variety of activities every day! Learn about admission prices here: https://www.goodhuecountyfair.com/ Ongoing Activities: Coloring contest Cursive Lessons Schoolhouse Matching Game Wednesday, August 12th-Day Care Day 9 AM-11 AM Storytime & Make A Farm Animal […]
Join Leah Buysse on a tour where Red Wing’s past walks beside you! Discover Red Wing through the stories of the people who shaped it—and still do. This tour blends factual history with the legends that have become part of our community’s heartbeat. Along the way, you’ll meet the “spirits” of Red Wing: the neighbors, […]
What is one of the best things about fall? Apple picking season! Join us for a Free Family Fun Day where we celebrate all things apple! More details coming soon...
Join professional genealogist Mica L. Anders to learn more about African American life in Minnesota during the formative years from the 1850s when it was still a territory to early statehood in the through the 1880s. This presentation explores the stories of communities and individuals who contributed to the region's early development. We'll explore the […]
Join us as we continue the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States! How do historians “do history?” We’re about to find out! Synopsis: Alexis Coe takes a closer look at our first--and finds he is not quite the man we remember Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, […]
Explore Oakwood Cemetery 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 […]
Discover 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 […]
