Important Schedule Change: St. John's Living History Program will take place in the morning only from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet a historical figure? Now is your chance! Come experience St. John’s Living History program from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM, where students dress as notable people […]
Join GCHS and Fred Johnson in celebrating his new release, Making History In Minnesota: Red Wing and its People Impact the State! All are invited to a Book Talk presentation at 2:00 PM, followed by a book signing at 3:00 PM. Books will be available to purchase in the museum gift shop. Book Synopsis: […]
At the end of 2023, GCHS was awarded a Legacy Grant to hire staff to digitize our collection of over 18,000 photographs. Since March 2024, our Collections Assistants Emily Anderson and Liz Anderson have digitized thousands of images. They will speak about the digitization process as well as interesting finds from the collection. About […]
The Goodhue County Historical Society is partnering with Red Wing High School's Black Student Union (BSU) to celebrate Black History Month! Join us on Free Family Fun Day to learn about what BSU means to its members and enjoy poster displays about Black History Month made by the students. There will also be story time, […]
Brrr, it’s cold outside! Come warm up at the Goodhue County History Center and learn about how Minnesotans found ways to enjoy the chilly winter months. Plus, take part in a winter-themed scavenger hunt and craft! Admission is free for everyone from 12 PM- 3 PM.
Happy Holidays from GCHS! Join us in celebrating the season as we learn about different holidays and traditions celebrated throughout Goodhue County, both past and present! Highlights include a meet and greet with Santa, cookie decorating, take home goody bags for kids, and more! Admission is free for everyone from 12 PM- 3 PM. Plus, […]
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 […]
