Historical Society

History break to present “Rationing Fashion”

Aug 9, 2017

On Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m., the Goodhue County Historical Society will present “Rationing Fashion”. Featuring Ruth Nerhaugen, this program explores the changing fashions of women during World War II. All who attend are encouraged to bring a sample of their Swedish or Norwegian quilts or fancy...

Free family fun day at GC Historical Society

Aug 2, 2017

The Goodhue County History Center in Red Wing is offering a Free Family Fun Day Sunday, Aug. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. People can visit the museum for an opportunity to explore the exhibits free of charge. This event is made possible through the support of Xcel Energy.The Goodhue County History...

Pop Up Museum features coming of age

Jul 26, 2017

On Aug. 5, from noon to 8 p.m. people are invited to visit the Goodhue County Historical Society’s booth at River City Days in Red Wing. The theme of the Pop Up Museum is “Coming of Age” in support of the historical society’s current exhibit “Coming of Age: The 1968 Generation.”People are...

Historical society to explore Old Frontenac

May 31, 2017

On Saturday, June 10, people can explore the history and buildings of Old Frontenac with the Goodhue County Historical Society. Tours depart at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Wakondiota Park in Frontenac and last approximately two hours. Tickets are $7 for historical society members and $10 for non-...

Bluffs and Brews to hike state park

May 31, 2017

The Goodhue County Historical Society Bluffs and Brews is coming to Frontenac State Park twice this June.On Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m., participants will meet at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) in Red Wing to learn about the history of Frontenac State Park as well as why bird watchers...

Historical Society to offer tombstone preservation

May 10, 2017

On Saturday, May 20, the Goodhue County Historical Society will host “Save Your Stones,” a tombstone preservation workshop co-sponsored by Red Wing Community Education. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and includes a presentation by “Save Your Stones” founder Jarrod Roll, followed by a...

History break to discuss women of Mayo Clinic

Mar 8, 2017

On Wednesday, March 15 at noon, the Goodhue County Historical Society will host the presentation, “The Women of Mayo Clinic”, with author Virginia Wright-Peterson as part of the monthly History Break series. History Break is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch...

Bling and Chocolate returns to GCHS Feb. 19

Feb 16, 2017

“Puttin’ on the Glitz” is the theme for the 11th annual Bling and Chocolate fundraiser for the Goodhue County Historical Society.The jewelry and chocolate event will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Goodhue County History Center. Participants can preview the silent and oral auction...

Bluffs and Brews to explore Cannon River Bottoms

Feb 16, 2017

On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Goodhue County Historical Society and Red Wing Environmental Learning Center will explore the Cannon River Bottoms by snowshoe or cross-country ski, beginning at 2 p.m. All participants will meet at the Environmental Learning Center in Red Wing. Participants will learn...

Author to speak at History Break Dec. 21

Dec 7, 2016

On Wednesday, Dec. 21, from noon to 1 p.m., the Goodhue County Historical Society presents “A Conversation with Sharon Nelson.” This one-of-a-kind History Break features local author Sharon Nelson, interviewed live by Red Wing Republican Eagle contributor Ruth Nerhaugen. History Break is free and...