Wabasha County Historical Society

County Historical Society offers gift memberships

Nov 25, 2020

At this time for giving thanks, the Wabasha County Historical Society, Reads Landing School Museum is extremely grateful for the support received during this unprecedented year. During the shortened season this year, it was a pleasure to see so many visitors following COVID-19 guidelines. The...

Museum collection includes military artifacts

Sep 16, 2020

Among the items displayed at the Wabasha County Historical Society, Reads Landing School Museum is a Soldier’s wheelchair in the military exhibit. Military uniforms, WW II ration stamps and a letter written by a WW I soldier are some of the artifacts on display in the military area. With COVID...

Wabasha County museum announces limited opening

Jul 8, 2020

Wabasha County Historical Society (WCHS), Reads Landing School Museum has had a delayed opening related to COVIDing-19 restrictions. It is now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. by chance or by appointment. For an appointment, people can call 651-764-2396. Masks and social...

Descendents of Reads Landing founder visit school museum

Jun 24, 2020

Charles Read, 1820-1899 arrived in the area in 1847. In 1856, he founded Reads Landing which was incorporated in 1858. It was a booming town with fur traders, loggers and steamboats stopping. The town boasted of 27 hotels, 21 saloons, 15 mercantiles, several warehouses and one church. This is...

Museum building turns 150

Jun 11, 2020

2020 marks the 150th year of the Reads Landing School building, now home of a Wabasha County Historical Society museum. Built in 1870 for $8,200, “no expense was spared in the Italianate details and three-layer brick walls of the fifty by fifty two story building. At one time, about 140 children...

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...

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...

First class funeral coach getting a new caretaker

Oct 11, 2018

All that Augie Schleicher wanted was for his prized horse-drawn funeral coach to remain in the county it’s spent its long life in, be open for public viewing and use, and be well-cared for in the years to come. He was able to make all that happen last Tuesday morning at his Plainview funeral...

Reads Landing museum opens for season May 19-20

May 16, 2018

Wabasha County Historical Society will have its 53rd season opening weekend May 19 and 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Reads Landing School Museum. Admission is free with donations accepted throughout the weekend. “The museum offers visitors a great opportunity to get in touch with the heritage...