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Directions to the WCHS Offices and main museum,
The Winona County History Center:
From HWY 61 N or S, turn onto Huff Street at Lake Winona.
Turn right onto 4th Street.
At Johnson St., parking will be to your right and the History Center will be on the left.

WCHS Staff

Genia Hesser, Executive Director

507.454.2723 ext. 1    Email: director@winonahistory.org

Jennifer Weaver, Museum Educator

507.454.2723 ext. 3   Email: educator@winonahistory.org 

 Catherine Schmidt, Visitor Service and Gift Shop Manager

507.454.2723 ext. 0    Email: desk@winonahistory.org

Andy Bloedorn, Curator of Collections and Archivist

507.454.2723 ext. 2 or 4    Email: curator@winonahistory.org

Walter Bennick, Archivist

507.454. 2723 ext. 2    Email: archives@winonahistory.org

Vickie Hokenstad, Facilities Maintenance

507.454.2723 ext. 0

Volunteer "Staff" 

Laurie Lucas, Rental Coordinator

507.452.6609    Email: rentals@winonahistory.org

Ann Kendrick, Membership

507.454.2723 ext. 0     Email: membership@winonahistory.org
Weekend History Center Visitor Service Staff include:
​ Ann Kendrick, Vickie Hokenstad, and Al Thurley
​507-454-2723 ext. 0