Winona County Historical Society

History on the River: The Legacy of Cal Fremling
2026-07-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Cal Fremling Cruise Boat, Winona Levee, Winona, MN, 55987
With speaker Michael Kennedy, discover the legacy of Cal Fremling. Dr. Cal Fremling was one of the foremost authorities on the endangered environment of the Upper Mississippi River and spend most of his professional career studying the human effect on the River. Fremling was a researcher and a professor for thirty-two years at Winona Sate University and the author of Immortal River: The Upper Mississippi in Ancient and Modern Times.
Cruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.

Winona Walking Tours: Third Street, Part I
2026-08-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson Street, Winona, MN, 55987
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.
To 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.
COMING UP!
September 12 & 13 • Third Street Part II

Bunnell House Self-Guided Tour
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Bunnell House, 36016 Old Homer Road Homer, MN, Homer, Minnesota, 55987
Embark on a self-guided tours into the world of the Bunnell family at the historic Bunnell House in Homer, Minnesota. Explore the three floors of this unique historic home at your own pace. $5 admission paid at the door, free for WCHS members.
Built about 1850, the home is made of pine with a limestone foundation. The style is often described as Rural or Steamboat Gothic. It was a private residence until acquired by the Winona County Historical Society in 1954. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Save enough time on this tour date (Saturday, August 8th) to hear the Women in the Fur Trade program with speaker Terri Karsten, beginning at 1PM!

History on the River: Navigating the Lock and Dam System
2026-08-27 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Cal Fremling Cruise Boat, Winona Levee, Winona, MN, 55987
Learn about the history, creation, and modern work of the Mississippi River Lock and Dam System with local lock master, Judy Denzer.
Cruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.

Winona Walking Tours: Third Street, Part II
2026-09-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson Street, Winona, MN, 55987
The second in a two-part tour series featuring Winona’s Third Street. Even if you didn’t make the first tour, you’ll have a blast with our WCHS local guide for a walk down this historic Winona street.
To 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.

Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk
2026-10-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Woodlawn Cemetery, 506 W Lake Blvd, Winona, Minnesota, 55987
For 2026, we are excited to present, “Winonans Just Wanna Have Fun!” on October 3rd and 4th from Noon – 4PM.
If you cannot make the walk, then join us at the History Center for an accessible performance of the sites on October 1st at 5:00 and 6:30pm.

This event is proudly sponsored by Merchants Bank.

Holiday House Tour
2026-12-06 15:00 - 19:00 | MN
Explore some of Winona’s beautiful homes, their architecture, and the lives of past homeowners as you add some festive cheer to the holiday season. Also enjoy the stained glass, architecture, and history of a featured local church each tour year. The tour locations will be announced this fall! Stay tuned!
