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Step into Winona County's Storied Past

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engaging exhibits, fun experiences, great resources, and good people.

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WCHS offers three museums, annual events, a research archives and many varied programs! We were founded in 1935 and are headquartered in our main museum, The Winona County History Center, with a great gift shop. 

For over 80 years WCHS has been a vibrant member of the Winona community with currently about 1400 members and 60 business partnerships. We have an 18 member board of directors, dedicated staff, with many amazing volunteers. We are committed to building a community where all are welcomed, respected, and valued. 

Our Museums

Admission: $5 Adults; $3 Students; free for WCHS members and kids 7 and younger. 
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Winona County History Center

Phased Re-Opening
Jan. 21 - Open Thurs. - Sat.
Feb. 8 - Open Mon. - Sat.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Archives Open Weekdays
​Closed Sundays & Holidays

​The WCHS headquarters, the History Center is made up of Winona's 1915 Armory and the contemporary Laird Norton Addition (2010).  It houses WCHS offices, engaging exhibits, The Museum Shop, The Laird Lucas Library and Archives, and beautiful event and meeting spaces. 


160 Johnson Street
​Historic Downtown Winona, MN
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Historic Bunnell House

Open June - August Seasonally
In the late 1840s, well known Dakota 
Chief, Wapasha, granted permission to fur-trader, Willard Bunnell, to build a family home. An outstanding example of Rural Gothic Architecture, explore the home with a lively guided tour and try a few Victorian and pioneer activities of the day.

Just off HWY 61 about 3 mi. south
of Winona in Homer, MN
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Rural Heritage Museum

Open during Winona County Fair and St. Charles Gladiolus Days
​​​Our newest museum is filled with exhibits about rural life in Winona County. There is also a log house and log barn to explore, and the one room Gainey -McCarthy schoolhouse. Plus home to our Pioneer School summer day camps. 

On the Winona County Fairgrounds
off HWY 14, ​St. Charles, MN


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Get a sneak peek at Winona's Storied Past...


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Get in touch and stay connected to all things Winona County history!
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160 JOHNSON STREET
​WINONA MINNESOTA 55987

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(507) 454 2723
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INFO@WINONAHISTORY.ORG
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Learn. Have fun. Make friends.

History is social. There are many programs, events and classes offered by WCHS.
Here are a few ongoing offerings, and be sure to check out more on the To Do page!
We are currently adapting our events and programs to COVID-19 precautions.
We are hopeful that our regular schedule of fun things To Do will return soon.

Food For Thought

A lunchtime learning series offering programs during the lunch hour. Welcome to bring your lunch. 


Book Chat

The Book Chat Group meets every fourth Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. monthly. Anyone is welcome at anytime to join the conversation. 
Program Schedule

History on the River

Get out on the river and gain some historical knowledge too!  Programs aboard The Cal Fremling or Winona Tour Boat.

Get involved! Would you like to become a WCHS Volunteer? 
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  • Contact
  • Join
  • Shop
  • Rentals
  • News