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SUMMARY:Bunnell House Self-Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided explorations into the world of the Bunnell family are offered monthly June – September at the historic Bunnell House in Homer. Be welcomed with an introduction and then explore the three floors of this unique historic home at your own pace. Admission paid at the door\, free for WCHS members. \nBuilt 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.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/bunnell-house-tour/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Bunnell House\, 36106 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T103000
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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Hidden Places
DESCRIPTION:Explore the little known remnants of bygone days during Winona Walking Tours: Hidden Places. From brick streets to whole blocks and Lumber Mills to Levee Park\, learn about how downtown Winona has changed over the decades. \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-hidden/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T144402Z
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Admission: $10 Adults\, $5 Students\, $3 Youth 4-7 years old \nCome hear about “Disasters!” during the 2025 Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk held in beautiful Woodlawn Cemetery. Traverse historic Woodlawn to sites with community actors portraying people of our past. In 2025\, meet past Winona County residents who have stories to tell about local….Disasters! From fires and floods to tornados and accidents\, learn about the resilience of county communities of the past. \nAdmission is taken at the main gate when you arrive and includes a map with site information and more history. You may start your walk anytime and go in any order\, but leave at least 90 minutes to view all the acting sites. Acting begins at 12:00pm and ends at 4:00 p.m. each day. In case of inclement weather\, the actors will perform their site programs in Wanek Hall at the Winona County History Center (160 Johnson St.\, Winona). \nIf you cannot make the walk\, then join us at the History Center for an accessible performance of the sites on October 2nd at 6pm.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/voices-from-the-past-cemetery-walk/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Cemetery\, 506 W Lake Blvd\, Winona\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20240128T205958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T144402Z
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Admission: $10 Adults\, $5 Students\, $3 Youth 4-7 years old \nCome hear about “Disasters!” during the 2025 Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk held in beautiful Woodlawn Cemetery. Traverse historic Woodlawn to sites with community actors portraying people of our past. In 2025\, meet past Winona County residents who have stories to tell about local….Disasters! From fires and floods to tornados and accidents\, learn about the resilience of county communities of the past. \nAdmission is taken at the main gate when you arrive and includes a map with site information and more history. You may start your walk anytime and go in any order\, but leave at least 90 minutes to view all the acting sites. Acting begins at 12:00pm and ends at 4:00 p.m. each day. In case of inclement weather\, the actors will perform their site programs in Wanek Hall at the Winona County History Center (160 Johnson St.\, Winona). \nIf you cannot make the walk\, then join us at the History Center for an accessible performance of the sites on October 2nd at 6pm.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/voices-from-the-past-cemetery-walk/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Cemetery\, 506 W Lake Blvd\, Winona\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20250430T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151600Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20240128T210506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T180935Z
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at the History Center Offices
DESCRIPTION:Trick-or-treat the Winona County History Center! Bring your best costume and your candy buckets\, and take advantage of the free museum day to rove in the exhibits hall.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Programs,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20260406T144621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T144913Z
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SUMMARY:History on the River: Pushing the River
DESCRIPTION:Frank Bures is the author of Pushing the River: An Epic Battle\, a Lost History\, a Near Death\, and Other True Canoeing Stories\, published by Minnesota Historical Society. In his program aboard the Cal Fremling\, Bures will tell some of the exciting and adventurous tales from his new book. He grew up in Winona and is a former reporter for the Winona Daily News. Copies of Pushing the River will be available to purchase on the cruise. \nCruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/pushing-the-river/2026-05-28/1/
LOCATION:Cal Fremling Cruise Boat\, Winona Levee\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T193000
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SUMMARY:History on the River: Pushing the River
DESCRIPTION:Frank Bures is the author of Pushing the River: An Epic Battle\, a Lost History\, a Near Death\, and Other True Canoeing Stories\, published by Minnesota Historical Society. In his program aboard the Cal Fremling\, Bures will tell some of the exciting and adventurous tales from his new book. He grew up in Winona and is a former reporter for the Winona Daily News. Copies of Pushing the River will be available to purchase on the cruise. \nCruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/pushing-the-river/2026-05-28/2/
LOCATION:Cal Fremling Cruise Boat\, Winona Levee\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20250424T184216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T145512Z
UID:10001430-1782403200-1782408600@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:History on the River: The Clamming and Pearl Button Industry
DESCRIPTION:In “The Clamming and Pearl Button Industry as Told by a Clammer’s Wife\,” storyteller Terry Visger shares a variety of stories for people of all ages. Taking on the persona of a clammer’s wife from 1900\, Terry tells the story of the clamming industry in which freshwater mussels were harvested from the Mississippi River\, sent to factories\, and made into buttons. After the story\, Terry shares information about these mussels\, which are now one of the most endangered animals in the US. \nCruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/clamming-and-pearl-button-industry/2026-06-25/1/
LOCATION:Cal Fremling Cruise Boat\, Winona Levee\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20250424T184216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T145512Z
UID:10001431-1782410400-1782415800@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:History on the River: The Clamming and Pearl Button Industry
DESCRIPTION:In “The Clamming and Pearl Button Industry as Told by a Clammer’s Wife\,” storyteller Terry Visger shares a variety of stories for people of all ages. Taking on the persona of a clammer’s wife from 1900\, Terry tells the story of the clamming industry in which freshwater mussels were harvested from the Mississippi River\, sent to factories\, and made into buttons. After the story\, Terry shares information about these mussels\, which are now one of the most endangered animals in the US. \nCruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/clamming-and-pearl-button-industry/2026-06-25/2/
LOCATION:Cal Fremling Cruise Boat\, Winona Levee\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20250505T190547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T150640Z
UID:10001433-1785427200-1785432600@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:History on the River: The Legacy of Cal Fremling
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-legacy-of-cal-fremling/2026-07-30/1/
LOCATION:Cal Fremling Cruise Boat\, Winona Levee\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20250505T190547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T150640Z
UID:10001434-1785434400-1785439800@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:History on the River: The Legacy of Cal Fremling
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-legacy-of-cal-fremling/2026-07-30/2/
LOCATION:Cal Fremling Cruise Boat\, Winona Levee\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20250505T191350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T151321Z
UID:10001435-1787846400-1787851800@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:History on the River: Navigating the Lock and Dam System
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history\, creation\, and modern work of the Mississippi River Lock and Dam System with local lock master\, Judy Denzer. \nCruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/navigating-the-lock-and-dam-system/2026-08-27/1/
LOCATION:Cal Fremling Cruise Boat\, Winona Levee\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174052
CREATED:20250505T191350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T151321Z
UID:10001436-1787853600-1787859000@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:History on the River: Navigating the Lock and Dam System
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history\, creation\, and modern work of the Mississippi River Lock and Dam System with local lock master\, Judy Denzer. \nCruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/navigating-the-lock-and-dam-system/2026-08-27/2/
LOCATION:Cal Fremling Cruise Boat\, Winona Levee\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Tours
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