History

Lake City Historic Preservation Commission seeks members

Jul 17, 2019

The Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) needs members. If you are inclined to think about the future and how to keep a small town intact and vibrant, consider making an application. Anyone at least 18 years of age and a resident of the City, is eligible. Every town has a story. Some...

Reads landing museum to stay open during Hwy. 61 construction

Jul 17, 2019

Wabasha County Historical Society, Reads Landing School Museum will remain open during regular visiting hours, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the closure of Highway 61 from Lake City to Reads Landing. “Wabasha County Historical Society is committed to carry out its Mission: To...

Water Ski Days includes guided history tours

Jun 26, 2019

In conjunction with Water Ski Days, the Lake City Historical Society will be sponsoring guided tours of the South Oak Street Historic District on Saturday, June 29. Houses within the Historic District document the evolution of American domestic architecture in nine distinctive styles, and they’re...

Frontenac 160th info meeting is June 13

Jun 12, 2019

Everyone is invited to an informational meeting to learn about the upcoming Frontenac 160th anniversary celebration. The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 13, at Florence Town Hall in Frontenac Station. The 160th anniversary celebration is planned for Sept. 21. Florence Township’s board of...

75 years since D-Day

Jun 5, 2019

The 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion that liberated Europe during World War II will be observed Thursday June 6, 2019 in Normandy, France. The invasion reversed the course of the war and broke the Nazi grip on France. D-Day was code-named “Operation Overlord” and was the largest amphibious...

Letter: Every Day is Memorial Day

May 29, 2019

To the editor: Monday was a exceptional day in our nation in celebration of Memorial Day. Lake City was definitely the place to be at a celebration that was outstanding and emotionally moving. Team Bruce Carlstrom deserves recognition for the effort given of a gift to the community of folks of...

Lake City Historical Society meets May 28

May 23, 2019

The next meeting of the Lake City Historical Society is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, at 2 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Lake City City Hall. Everyone is invited to come to the meeting to discuss and work on projects like Lake City’s Sesquintennial celebration in 2022 and the...

Mennonite students tour old school

May 15, 2019

School was again in session at the Wabasha County Historical Society, Reads Landing School Museum on May 6, according to a news release. The school bell rang, 25 students from Rolling Meadows Mennonite School in Goodhue took their seats in the classroom. After a brief history of the school and a...

Reads Landing museum opens this weekend

May 15, 2019

The Wabasha County Historical Society (WCHS) Reads Landing School Museum will be open for the season the weekend of May 18 and 19. To celebrate the 54th season, Wabasha County Historical Society is offering free admission with donations accepted. “This is a great opportunity for family and...

Interpretive Center steering group meets April 10

Apr 3, 2019

The next Steering Group meeting for the Lake City History and Cultural Heritage Interpretive Center is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, at 8 a.m. at Lake City Family Restaurant. Everyone is invited to come to the meeting and discuss planning and developing community support to move the project...