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Events & Fundraisers
The Great Winona County History Hunt
August 6 - 20, 2021
Go on a new scavenger hunt to find the missing history facts for historic locations across the
county. Find and fill in the missing facts on the map by the deadline for a chance to win $500. Fun for all ages! Sponsored by Lewiston Auto.
Details coming this summer!
August 6 - 20, 2021
Go on a new scavenger hunt to find the missing history facts for historic locations across the
county. Find and fill in the missing facts on the map by the deadline for a chance to win $500. Fun for all ages! Sponsored by Lewiston Auto.
Details coming this summer!
Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk 2021
Accessible Performance of Sites, Wednesday, October 6, 6 PM at the History Center
Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, Noon - 5 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery
Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Students, $3 Youth 12 and under (ages 3 and younger free)
We are excited to announce the 2021 Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk theme will be Scoundrels, Scandals and Skulduggery II. We will take a look at the seeder side of local history through those that lived it. Back in 2012 this theme was a huge hit and we are excited to share more shady characters and those who saved Winona from them.
Pay at the gate and then roam to the various acting sites at your own pace and in any order. A map and more information is provided and guides will be throughout the Cemetery to help with directions and answer your questions. Limited seating will also be available.
Accessible Performance of Sites, Wednesday, October 6, 6 PM at the History Center
Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, Noon - 5 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery
Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Students, $3 Youth 12 and under (ages 3 and younger free)
We are excited to announce the 2021 Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk theme will be Scoundrels, Scandals and Skulduggery II. We will take a look at the seeder side of local history through those that lived it. Back in 2012 this theme was a huge hit and we are excited to share more shady characters and those who saved Winona from them.
Pay at the gate and then roam to the various acting sites at your own pace and in any order. A map and more information is provided and guides will be throughout the Cemetery to help with directions and answer your questions. Limited seating will also be available.
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Join us on a Historic Walking Tour!
Downtown Winona Walking Tour
Offered July 10, 17, Aug. 7, 14 all starting at 2 p.m. from the History Center
Pre-register by calling 507.454.2723 ext. 0
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 60 minutes, 12 blocks total
Min. 10 – Max. 20 guests per tour
Take a fun romp through Winona’s historic downtown to see some great architecture, hear some surprising stories, and play a game or two. Bottled water included.
Windom Park Historic District Walking Tour
Offered July 9, 16, Aug. 6, 13 all starting at 2 p.m. from the History Center
Pre-register by calling 507.454.2723 ext. 0
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 60 minutes, 10 blocks total
Min. 10 – Max. 20 guests per tour
Join us on a walk from the History Center to Windom Park to learn more about the historic mansions that surround it, see some historic places along the way including the public library and Winona County courthouse. Bottled water included.
Downtown Winona Walking Tour
Offered July 10, 17, Aug. 7, 14 all starting at 2 p.m. from the History Center
Pre-register by calling 507.454.2723 ext. 0
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 60 minutes, 12 blocks total
Min. 10 – Max. 20 guests per tour
Take a fun romp through Winona’s historic downtown to see some great architecture, hear some surprising stories, and play a game or two. Bottled water included.
Windom Park Historic District Walking Tour
Offered July 9, 16, Aug. 6, 13 all starting at 2 p.m. from the History Center
Pre-register by calling 507.454.2723 ext. 0
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 60 minutes, 10 blocks total
Min. 10 – Max. 20 guests per tour
Join us on a walk from the History Center to Windom Park to learn more about the historic mansions that surround it, see some historic places along the way including the public library and Winona County courthouse. Bottled water included.
Online Lecture Series: The Ecological History of Winona County
Now Available to View Online: Webinar Series in partnership with Winona State University
Now Available to View Online: Webinar Series in partnership with Winona State University
Diane Wilson | Seeds for Seven Generations
Michael Lee | Minnesota’s Driftless Area: a Biodiversity Hotspot
Andy Robertson, Kevin Stark, Roger Meyer, and Kathy Allen | Mapping Ecologic History in the Driftless Area of Minnesota
Gregory Edge | Oak Savanna and Woodland: Using the science of disturbance ecology and silviculture to help restore unique Driftless Area ecosystems
Eli Sagor | A View from the Minnesota Woods
Michael Dockry | Learning from the Indigenous Roots of Sustainable Forestry in the USA: Promoting Sustainability, Community Healing, and Partnerships
This lecture is co-sponsored by the All-University Arboretum and Land Stewardship Committee as part of the 8th Annual Arbor Day celebration and WSU’s “Tree-Campus USA” recognition.
The Ecological History Lecture Series, March 23 – April 21, 2021, is made possible in part by the people of Minnesota through a grant funded by an appropriation to the Minnesota Historical Society from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. We thank the generosity of the people of Minnesota. The webinar series is open and free to the public.
Book Chat
Book Chat is free and open to the public. Participate in great discussions about the themes in each month’s book. All books selected are available in paperback or at the Winona Public Library. Held monthly on the 4th Wednesday in the Briarcombe Room at the History Center.
We hope to see you again soon!
Book Chat is free and open to the public. Participate in great discussions about the themes in each month’s book. All books selected are available in paperback or at the Winona Public Library. Held monthly on the 4th Wednesday in the Briarcombe Room at the History Center.
We hope to see you again soon!
Pioneer School
We are looking forward to bringing back Pioneer School in 2022.
Students step back in time to experience life in a one room schoolhouse. This popular summer day camp is offered at the Rural Heritage Museum annually. Check out more on the Pioneer School page to learn about this fun experience.
We are looking forward to bringing back Pioneer School in 2022.
Students step back in time to experience life in a one room schoolhouse. This popular summer day camp is offered at the Rural Heritage Museum annually. Check out more on the Pioneer School page to learn about this fun experience.
History on the River - Educational Cruises
We look forward to welcoming you back aboard for our educational cruises in 2022.
Educational Cruises Celebrating Our Heritage!
Experience the history, culture, arts, science, stories, music, and more that make Winona Minnesota so unique, on the Mississippi River.
Educational Cruises Celebrating Our Heritage!
Experience the history, culture, arts, science, stories, music, and more that make Winona Minnesota so unique, on the Mississippi River.