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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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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\, 36106 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T140000
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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\, 36106 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T150000
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SUMMARY:Museum Makers Class: Beginning Stitching and Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Beginning stitching and embroidery? Learn seven common stitches and practice them during this new Museum Makers Class at Winona County History Center! Create a beautiful floral design using your new skills\, and utilize them at home to patch clothing or add custom details to apparel\, bags\, kitchen towels\, and more. This class is led by WCHS member\, Mary Nelson\, of Mary’s Custom Quilting. \nThis class has two time offerings to pick from\, August 3 and August 4\, each 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Winona County History Center. The cost is $30 for WCHS members\, $40 public. Best for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies are provided and yours to keep. Limited to 10 people per class. \nSpace is limited\, so please register and pay in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center (open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Class fees are nonrefundable unless canceled by WCHS. Learn more and plan your visit at winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/beginning-stitching-and-embroidery/2025-08-04/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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SUMMARY:Museum Makers Class: Beginning Stitching and Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Beginning stitching and embroidery? Learn seven common stitches and practice them during this new Museum Makers Class at Winona County History Center! Create a beautiful floral design using your new skills\, and utilize them at home to patch clothing or add custom details to apparel\, bags\, kitchen towels\, and more. This class is led by WCHS member\, Mary Nelson\, of Mary’s Custom Quilting. \nThis class has two time offerings to pick from\, August 3 and August 4\, each 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Winona County History Center. The cost is $30 for WCHS members\, $40 public. Best for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies are provided and yours to keep. Limited to 10 people per class. \nSpace is limited\, so please register and pay in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center (open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Class fees are nonrefundable unless canceled by WCHS. Learn more and plan your visit at winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/beginning-stitching-and-embroidery/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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SUMMARY:Meet the Bunnells: Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:A knowledgeable speaker introduces you to Lafayette\, brother of Willard Bunnell in the “Meet the Bunnells: Lafayette” program. Lafayette fought in the Mexican war of 1846 to 1848\, the California Indian War of 1851\, and the Civil War during which he became a surgeon in the 36th Wisconsin Infantry regiment. He wrote two books\, one about the area around Winona and one about Yosemite. He lived in the Bunnell house after Willard and Matilda died and gave lectures about his adventures in the parlor. \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. \nUp next: \n\nAugust 16 – Meet the Bunnells: Matilda\nSeptember 6 – Meet the Bunnells: The Children
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/meet-the-bunnells-lafayette/
LOCATION:Bunnell House\, 36106 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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SUMMARY:The Story of Bay State Milling
DESCRIPTION:Winona County Historical Society brings you Local History Talk: The Story of Bay State Milling. Dustin Sanborn\, operations manager for Bay State Milling\, will explore the history of and operations at the Winona site since 1899. Learn about the varieties of flour produced here\, which include traditional bakery\, whole wheat\, rye\, organic and specialty. The importance of quality products has been a guiding ambition for over 100 years at Bay State Mill. \nThis program is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. In partnership with Sandbar Storytelling Festival.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-story-of-bay-state-milling/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T150000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Bunnells: Willard
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the turbulent life and times of Willard Bunnell through the “Meet the Bunnells: Willard” program. Willard Bunnell came to the area as treaties kept forcing Native tribes westward. The Bunnell House is the last home he built for his family in the new settlement he named Homer after where he was born\, Homer NY. From stolen silver coins to the removal of Dakota people. \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. \nUp next: \n\nJuly 26 – Meet the Bunnells: Lafayette\nAugust 16 – Meet the Bunnells: Matilda\nSeptember 6 – Meet the Bunnells: The Children
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/meet-the-bunnells-willard/
LOCATION:Bunnell House\, 36106 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Winona Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Fresh food\, fresh stories…. Join us for Local History Talk: The Story of Winona Farmers’ Market. Sandy Dietz and Sarah Schaub will talk on the history of the Winona Farmers’ Market and the impacts of the market on the local community and economy.  \nSandy\, along with her husband Lonny\, own Whitewater Gardens Farm\, a small family vegetable farm in the bluffs above the Whitewater Valley.  \nSarah a 4th generation family farmer a is co-owner and co-operator of Valley Gardens LLC and works alongside her parents on their organic produce farm nestled in the beautiful Western Wisconsin bluff country. \nThis program is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. In partnership with Sandbar Storytelling Festival.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-story-of-winona-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T210000
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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/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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