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Walkers will resume July 8 with Heritage Tree Trail
Jul 1, 2020
Walking Lake Pepin participants gathered on June 24 to walk along Lake City’s historic South Oak Street.In November 2015, the Lake City City Council approved the designation of the South Oak Street Historic District as a Heritage Preservation SiteThe Historic District starts at the corner of Center...
Mazeppa Historical Society soup luncheon is Dec. 14
Dec 5, 2019
The Mazeppa Area Historical Society is hosting its ninth annual soup and chili luncheon Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mazeppa Community Center. Soup and chili are made by Charlie’s Eatery and Pub of Rochester.Santa will be making a visit, sponsored by the Mazeppa Lions Club from...
Schmidt and Halvorson receive honorary lifetime memberships in LCHS
Jan 9, 2019
The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) honored members Katie Schmidt (seated left) and Donna Halvorson (seated right) with Honorary Lifetime Memberships in the LCHS on Dec. 18. Seated, from left: Schmidt, Constance Anderson and Halvorson; standing, from left: Wayne Quist, Don Schwartz, Todd...
History storytime to be offered in Red Wing
Nov 14, 2018
On Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. people can join the Goodhue County Historical Society and ArtReach at the Red Wing Public Library for a history story time, a read aloud of “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade,” by Melissa Sweet, followed by a discussion...
GCHS offers living history presentation
Nov 14, 2018
On Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. people can step back in time when the Voyageurs traveled Minnesota’s waterways trading goods for furs.The Goodhue County Historical Society (GCHS) will present the program at the Zumbrota Public Library. The presenter, Arn Kind, will come in the regalia of a French Voyageur...
McKenzie honored by LC Historical Society
Nov 14, 2018
The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS0 honored member Dave McKenzie (left) with an honorary lifetime membership. Presenting the award is LCHS secretary Don Schwartz. Dave has been active in supporting historical initiatives within Lake City. He was recently highlighted in a Graphic article...
Bell ringing celebrates Veterans Day
Nov 14, 2018
Wayne Quist tolls the historic Lake City City Hall bell on the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. The day’s origins date back to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when Germany and the Allied nations signed an armistice to end WWI. Wayne is a retired Air Force colonel. The...
Sheldon to speak on Great War in Red Wing
Nov 7, 2018
On Nov. 13 at 1 p.m., people can join the Goodhue County Historical Society at the Red Wing Public Library for a discussion of many of the roles America played in support of the Great War.Ames Sheldon, author and historian, will discuss the primary sources she used in the process of doing research...
WCHS museum open house to be Oct. 14
Oct 10, 2018
Wabasha County Historical Society (WCHS), Reads Landing School Museum is hosting an open house on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to commemorate the 53rd season of the museum. Admission is free with donations accepted. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the museum, Agricultural...
Golf Ball Drop raises funds for history museum
Aug 15, 2018
As many as 400 numbered golf balls will be dropped by a Red Wing Fire Department snorkel truck as part of a fundraiser for the Goodhue County Historical Society at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at Mississippi National Golf Course. The first ball to go into a designated hole will be declared the...
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