Winona County Historical Society

Tracing Early African American Legacies in Minnesota
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | MN
Genealogist Mica L. Anders presents Local History Talk: Tracing Early African American Legacies in Minnesota at the Winona County Historical Society. Learn about black local history from the Minnesota Territory years to the 1880s after the region became a state. This presentation brings to life the stories of communities and individuals who contributed to the Minnesota’s early development as homesteaders, barbers, shop owners, Civil War veterans.
This program is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. Any free-will offerings will benefit the WCHS and Residents Organizing Against Racism.

Vintage Valentines
2025-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson Street, Winona, MN, 55987
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.
Valentine 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.
This 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.

Winona Walking Tour: Winona's Red Light Disctrict
2024-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson Street, Winona, MN, 55987
Register in advance for an 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.
