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!
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 […]
Happy holidays from GCHS! Warm up with a fun-filled afternoon of holiday cheer, including cookie decorating and visiting Santa! Plus, learn about other holidays celebrated throughout Minnesota and around the world!
