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 […]
Join GCHS for a spooktacular afternoon of family-friendly Halloween activities! Learn about the history and traditions of Halloween, create a boo-tiful cauldron craft, race spiders, and more! Costumes are encouraged! Admission is free, thanks to our sponsor!
GCHS is joining the Spellebration with the Sheldon Theatre on Late Night Thursday! Stop by the Sheldon Theatre courtyard starting at 4 PM to play lawn games with us: historic, modern, and Halloween-themed! Then head inside for a 6:30 PM showing of Casper! It will be a fun evening for the family that you won’t […]
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 […]
Join GCHS for a History Break celebrating the release of The Red Wing Way: From Main Street to Global Legacy, a new book from the Red Wing Shoe Company & Minnesota Historical Society Press! Books will be available for purchase in the museum's gift shop at the event. BOOK SUMMARY Drawing on extensive research, […]
It's that time of year again... our second GCHS escape room! The grand opening of a new exhibit was about to reveal an arsonist’s identity...until the curator’s untimely death! Who killed the curator? Solve the mystery before time runs out! Tickets are now on sale! Schedule an hour-long time slot for groups of 2-6 people. […]
It's that time of year again... our second GCHS escape room! The grand opening of a new exhibit was about to reveal an arsonist’s identity...until the curator’s untimely death! Who killed the curator? Solve the mystery before time runs out! Tickets are now on sale! Schedule an hour-long time slot for groups of 2-6 people. […]
It's that time of year again... our second GCHS escape room! The grand opening of a new exhibit was about to reveal an arsonist’s identity...until the curator’s untimely death! Who killed the curator? Solve the mystery before time runs out! Tickets are now on sale! Schedule an hour-long time slot for groups of 2-6 people. […]
It's that time of year again... our second GCHS escape room! The grand opening of a new exhibit was about to reveal an arsonist’s identity...until the curator’s untimely death! Who killed the curator? Solve the mystery before time runs out! Tickets are now on sale! Schedule an hour-long time slot for groups of 2-6 people. […]
It’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for...pie season! Where did this tasty dessert come from and why do we say “as American as apple pie?” Find out at our pie-themed Free Family Fun Day! More details coming soon!
Spedalskhed Leprosy in 19th-Century Norway: The Most Cruel Disease That Flesh is Heir To In the 19-century, Norway had the highest incidence of leprosy in all of Western Europe. The presentation will cover the history of the disease from biblical times through to the present, plus note the contributions of key medical figures from […]
Join us for the final America 250 book club as we discuss themes of “unfinished revolutions” and “we the people.” Participants are asked to provide their own copy of the book. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to education@goodhistory.org. About the Book: “Essays that challenge, discomfort, disorient, galvanize, and inspire all of […]
