The November History Break will be centered on the history of the small communities between Red Wing and Zumbrota with a spotlight on Goodhue - the halfway point on the Duluth, Red Wing and Southern Railroad. In Goodhue historian Margaret Hutcheson's 1989 book, Goodhue: The Story of a Railroad Town, she included a subtitle - […]
Celebrate spooky season with GCHS and learn about the history of some of our favorite Halloween traditions! Family-friendly costumes are welcome and encouraged! Some highlights include making a boo-tiful Halloween craft, costume BINGO, and take home goody bags for kids. Additionally, show off your favorite Halloween photo at our community show-and-tell. Photos can be brought […]
Join GCHS and the Farmer-Labor Education Committee (FLEC) for a film screening and discussion of The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story.
School is back in session! Come learn about what school was like for kids in a one room rural schoolhouse. Create a schoolhouse craft, vote for your favorite subject, and more! Admission is free for everyone from 12 PM- 3 PM. Along with GCHS staff, showcase your favorite first day of school photo for the […]
Free Family Fun Day: Ice Cream Social The Second Minnesota Battery Light Artillery, Saturday, July 6 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Beat the heat with some Ice Cream at the History Center. Also come and check out the 2nd MN Light Artillery Civil War Reenactors encampment in the park behind the History Center . Visit […]
The Journey of Marquette and Jolliet Wednesday, June 19 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm "It has been more than 300 years since French explorers Marquette and Jolliet became the first Europeans to paddle the waters of the Mississippi. Their story in 1673 was an incredible voyage among many peaceful tribes of Native Americans who helped […]
Join us for the grand opening of the new military exhibit! The grand opening for this exhibit will take place on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Refreshment will be available during the event. The exhibit features histories and personal stories of experiences from Goodhue County citizens in America’s wars. The exhibit is designed […]
