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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Third Street\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join a WCHS local guide on either Saturday or Sunday for a historic walk down Winona’s Third Street. There’s so much to see that we had to make a sequel to this tour! Look for the companion walk coming up on September 12 -13\, 2026. \nTo guarantee your spot on a Winona Walking Tour\, call 507-454-2723 ext. 0. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day. Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center\, are 60 minutes\, include a bottle of water. \nCOMING UP!\nSeptember 12 & 13 • Third Street Part II
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-third-street-part-i/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Third Street\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join a WCHS local guide on either Saturday or Sunday for a historic walk down Winona’s Third Street. There’s so much to see that we had to make a sequel to this tour! Look for the companion walk coming up on September 12 -13\, 2026. \nTo guarantee your spot on a Winona Walking Tour\, call 507-454-2723 ext. 0. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day. Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center\, are 60 minutes\, include a bottle of water. \nCOMING UP!\nSeptember 12 & 13 • Third Street Part II
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-third-street-part-i/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T195538Z
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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Historic Churches
DESCRIPTION:Explore the little known remnants of bygone days during Winona Walking Tours: Historic Churches. Join a WCHS local guide on either Saturday or Sunday for a walk to some of the historic churches of Winona. Learn about the architects and people that created these beautiful pieces of architecture and their stories — from spires to fires. \nTo guarantee your spot on a Winona Walking Tour\, call 507-454-2723 ext. 0. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day. Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center\, are 60 minutes\, include a bottle of water. \nCOMING UP!\nAugust 8 & 9 • Third Street Part I\nSeptember 12 & 13 • Third Street Part II
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-hidden-2/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195538Z
CREATED:20260622T185904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T195538Z
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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Historic Churches
DESCRIPTION:Explore the little known remnants of bygone days during Winona Walking Tours: Historic Churches. Join a WCHS local guide on either Saturday or Sunday for a walk to some of the historic churches of Winona. Learn about the architects and people that created these beautiful pieces of architecture and their stories — from spires to fires. \nTo guarantee your spot on a Winona Walking Tour\, call 507-454-2723 ext. 0. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day. Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center\, are 60 minutes\, include a bottle of water. \nCOMING UP!\nAugust 8 & 9 • Third Street Part I\nSeptember 12 & 13 • Third Street Part II
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-hidden-2/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T164430Z
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Native Plants Into Home Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Cavan Mittage-McNaught works as the Education and Outreach specialist for Prairie Moon Nursery. Cavan’s program “Seed Starting & How to Incorporate Native Plants Into Home Gardens” will focus on how we can all support the environment in our own yards by choosing native plants. Fifty Meadow Blazingstar prairie plants (Liatris Ligulistylis) will be given away during Cavan’s program. \nThe “Incorporating Native Plants” program is hosted in conjunction with the art show Beneath our Fields: A reflection on what existed prior to our Croplands\, featuring drawings by Lois Peterson. Lois’s work will be on display in the Slaggie Family Lobby gallery space on the first floor of Winona County History Center from May 16 – July 15.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/incorporating-native-plants/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Homes of Windom Park
DESCRIPTION:Join a local guide on a Winona Walking Tour to learn about the homes of Windom Park Historic District! Explore the lives of those who built the incredible mansions surrounding Windom Park and some of the other sites along the way. \nTo guarantee your spot\, pre-register by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day (walk-ins welcome). Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center  and last for 60 minutes. Each tour includes a bottle of water. \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/homes-of-windom-park/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T161315Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T161315Z
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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Homes of Windom Park
DESCRIPTION:Join a local guide on a Winona Walking Tour to learn about the homes of Windom Park Historic District! Explore the lives of those who built the incredible mansions surrounding Windom Park and some of the other sites along the way. \nTo guarantee your spot\, pre-register by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day (walk-ins welcome). Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center  and last for 60 minutes. Each tour includes a bottle of water. \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/homes-of-windom-park/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
CREATED:20260410T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
UID:10001446-1778493600-1778515200@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
CREATED:20260410T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
CREATED:20260410T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://winonahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-courtesy-of-American-Battlefield-Trust.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
CREATED:20260410T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
UID:10001442-1778148000-1778169600@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://winonahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-courtesy-of-American-Battlefield-Trust.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
CREATED:20260410T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
CREATED:20260410T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
UID:10001439-1777888800-1777910400@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T174328Z
CREATED:20260410T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174328Z
UID:10001438-1777802400-1777824000@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:How were the lives of ordinary people affected by the events of the American Revolutionary War? \nFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition\, the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit\, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (opens in a new window) is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin. The American Revolution Experience will travel to scores of libraries\, historical societies and museums through 2027\, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey. \nThis innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe Experience will be available to view at the Winona County History Center from 10am – 4pm daily from May 3rd\, 2026 through May 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Exhibits,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T153000
DTSTAMP:20260331T205907Z
CREATED:20240128T193257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205907Z
UID:10001424-1775048400-1775057400@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Makers Class: Pisanki Egg Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required: Call 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stop in at the History Center. Class limit 12 people. \nCost: $10 for WCHS members and $15 for non-members. No refunds unless class is cancelled by WCHS. \nThe seasonal favorite is back — Pisanki Egg Decorating! A WCHS class leader will help you to create your own colorful egg masterpiece. All the supplies are provided\, and you can take your decorated egg home. Best for 12 and older\, any minors must be accompanied by an adult. \nPisanki (Polish) or Pysanky (Ukrainian) are traditional Slavic decorated eggs\, created using a wax-resist method (batik) to draw designs or\nsymbols with beeswax before dipping in dyes. The wax is then melted off to reveal all the colors and full design. \n  \nThe Winona County History Center is open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 160 Johnson St. in downtown Winona. Not a member? It is always a great time to join! Call 507.454.2723 or visit winonahistory.org to find more!
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/pisanki-egg-decorating/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260112T161308Z
CREATED:20241218T195953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T161308Z
UID:10001419-1770822000-1770832800@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Vintage Valentines
DESCRIPTION:For this Museum Makers Class\, stop in the History Center between 3 – 6 p.m. to create up to three vintage valentines! All supplies are included and class leaders will provide ideas\, inspiration\, and some history of valentines. \nValentine cards evolved from handwritten notes in the 15th century to ornate\, mass-produced creations in the Victorian era\, fueled by postal reforms and printing advances. Esther A. Howland become the “Mother of the American Valentine” for her 1840s commercial success in the U.S. with elaborate\, laced designs. \nThis drop-in style class is $5 for members and $8 for the public. You can pay upon arrival. Groups are welcome\, please give us a heads-up by calling 507-454- 2723 ext. 0 or 3. Open for all ages\, but best for those 6 and older.  Adults must accompany children. \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/museum-makers-class-vintage-valentines/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T153000
DTSTAMP:20251203T173409Z
CREATED:20251104T203627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T173409Z
UID:10000978-1765112400-1765121400@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Makers Class: Holiday Cards and Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Craft holiday cards and ornaments during this Museum Makers Class at the Winona County History Center! Learn simple sewing skills to make a fabric tree ornament and/or get creative using vintage designs to create a custom holiday card. Bring a copy of photos to incorporate if you wish. Make your craft as a special gift or keep it for your décor. \nSpace is limited. Register by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping by the History Center. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for the public. Best for ages 10 and up. All supplies are included and you take your creations home. Hot cocoa will be served.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/holiday-cards-and-ornaments/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20251013T151600Z
CREATED:20250430T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151600Z
UID:10000561-1761483600-1761487200@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Haunted History of Downtown Winona
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nWinona Walking Tours: Haunted History of Downtown Winona brings you history thrills and a brisk fall walk! Navigate the storied past of people and places in downtown Winona and learn about ghost stories and legends that helped people understand the unknown of the past. \n\nREGISTER HERE in advance for this upcoming Winona Walking Tour! Submit your name\, phone\, email\, and which tour(s) you plan to go on. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day. Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center\, are 60 minutes\, include a bottle of water\, and $1 off museum admission if you also want to explore the museum too.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-haunted/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20251013T151600Z
CREATED:20250430T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151600Z
UID:10000560-1761397200-1761400800@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Haunted History of Downtown Winona
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nWinona Walking Tours: Haunted History of Downtown Winona brings you history thrills and a brisk fall walk! Navigate the storied past of people and places in downtown Winona and learn about ghost stories and legends that helped people understand the unknown of the past. \n\nREGISTER HERE in advance for this upcoming Winona Walking Tour! Submit your name\, phone\, email\, and which tour(s) you plan to go on. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day. Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center\, are 60 minutes\, include a bottle of water\, and $1 off museum admission if you also want to explore the museum too.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-haunted/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T140000
DTSTAMP:20251013T151600Z
CREATED:20250430T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151600Z
UID:10000559-1761310800-1761314400@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Haunted History of Downtown Winona
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nWinona Walking Tours: Haunted History of Downtown Winona brings you history thrills and a brisk fall walk! Navigate the storied past of people and places in downtown Winona and learn about ghost stories and legends that helped people understand the unknown of the past. \n\nREGISTER HERE in advance for this upcoming Winona Walking Tour! Submit your name\, phone\, email\, and which tour(s) you plan to go on. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day. Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center\, are 60 minutes\, include a bottle of water\, and $1 off museum admission if you also want to explore the museum too.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-haunted/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20250915T174159Z
CREATED:20240128T205348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174159Z
UID:10000106-1758049200-1758052800@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Project FINE Immigrant Stories
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sandbar Storytelling Festival at the History Center again as Fatima Said\, Executive Director of Project FINE\, introduces us to some of the most fascinating\, and many times heart-wrenching\, stories of immigrants from around the world who have landed in Winona. You will hear their stories\, some through language interpreters\, of how they left their home countries and came to the United States for a better and safer life for their families. Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education) has been serving refugees and immigrants in Winona County and the surrounding area since 1990. Hear the personal and inspirational stories of immigrants who have chosen to call Winona home. \nThis event is free and open to the public. However\, the Wanek Room only holds 80 people. So\, arrive early to get a seat! Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/sandbar-storytelling-festival-project-fine/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20250905T175146Z
CREATED:20250905T175146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T175146Z
UID:10000972-1757766600-1757775600@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Sister Sands of Time Crafting Event
DESCRIPTION:Following a catered lunch\, Spillway Fellow Nicky Buck will offer a crafting event that merges the limestone sands of sister bluffs He Mni Can (Barn Bluff) and Heyaka Cokaya Owanka (Sugar Loaf). \nRSVP here! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/sister-sands-of-time/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T190000
DTSTAMP:20250905T174235Z
CREATED:20250905T174235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T174235Z
UID:10000971-1757696400-1757703600@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Dakota-led Community Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Honoring Dakota Project will offer nature-based community crafting circle for children and adults that highlight our connections to land and water in this region. \nRSVP here! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/dakota-led-community-crafting-circle/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20250508T151740Z
CREATED:20250508T142701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T151740Z
UID:10000576-1757167200-1757170800@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Bunnells: The Children
DESCRIPTION:During “Meet the Bunnells: The Children\,” a knowledgeable speaker will offer you an encounter the young Bunnells against the backdrop of their 19th-century home. Willard and Matilda Bunnell had three sons and five daughters. The children lived out their early years on a frontier homestead along the Mississippi River in Homer\, MN — a challenging time and place for families. Lafayette never had children\, and Willard’s line ended with these children. Therefore\, no one with the name Bunnell is a direct relative of this particular Bunnell family. \nProgram space is limited. Seating preference is given to season pass holders and registered guests. Call 507-454-2723 ext. 0 to sign up!  \nGeneral Admission: $5 Adults\, $3 Students\, Members Free\nAdmission + Meet the Bunnells Season Pass: $15 per person or free for WCHS members. Purchase at the door\, at the WCHS Tickets Desk\, or by phone. Show receipt of your purchase for entry.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/meet-the-bunnells-the-children/
LOCATION:Bunnell House\, 36016 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T150000
DTSTAMP:20250508T154346Z
CREATED:20250508T151511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T154346Z
UID:10000575-1755352800-1755356400@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Bunnells: Matilda
DESCRIPTION:In “Meet the Bunnells: Matilda\,” a knowledgeable speaker will opens up the world of Matilda Bunnell against the backdrop of her historic home. Matilda was the daughter of a family that farmed and was part of the fur trade industry. She was known to speak several languages. She married Willard and ventured west all while growing a family of her own. She is also described as a gentlewoman that kept a fine house but could also easily use a shotgun. \nProgram space is limited. Seating preference is given to season pass holders and registered guests. Call 507-454-2723 ext. 0 to sign up!  \nGeneral Admission: $5 Adults\, $3 Students\, Members Free\nAdmission + Meet the Bunnells Season Pass: $15 per person or free for WCHS members. Purchase at the door\, at the WCHS Tickets Desk\, or by phone. Show receipt of your purchase for entry. \n  \nUp next: \n\nSeptember 6 – Meet the Bunnells: The Children
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/meet-the-bunnells-matilda/
LOCATION:Bunnell House\, 36016 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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