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SUMMARY:Bunnell House & Homer Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:The Bunnell House will be open for self-guided tours during Homer Heritage Day on Saturday\, June 27th. The lively Homer\, Minnesota community will be celebrating their history and heritage with historic site tours and other activities from 10am – 3pm. \nThe Bunnell House is a historic house museum. It belonged to Willard and Matilda Bunnell\, who built it around 1850. The Bunnells trapped and traded for a living during the turbulent time of westward expansion in America. Willard’s brother\, Lafayette Bunnell\, lived in the home after the couple’s passing and often gave lectures in the parlor about his adventures. \nWatch for more details on Homer Heritage Day activities and more tours and programs at the Bunnell House this summer and fall!
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/bunnell-house-homer-heritage-days/
LOCATION:Bunnell House\, 36106 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T150000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T183935Z
CREATED:20260622T182835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T183935Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Days Deals
DESCRIPTION:Browse The Museum Shop and other participating businesses in downtown Winona for CRAZY summer deals! Crazy Days specials at the Winona County History Center include discounts\, a clearance sale\, and giveaways on July 10 & 11. \nIf you can’t make it in during Crazy days\, shop daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the History Center.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/crazy-days-deals/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T183935Z
CREATED:20260622T182835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T183935Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Days Deals
DESCRIPTION:Browse The Museum Shop and other participating businesses in downtown Winona for CRAZY summer deals! Crazy Days specials at the Winona County History Center include discounts\, a clearance sale\, and giveaways on July 10 & 11. \nIf you can’t make it in during Crazy days\, shop daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the History Center.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/crazy-days-deals/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T195538Z
CREATED:20260622T185904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T195538Z
UID:10001466-1783852200-1783855800@winonahistory.org
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:20260713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T150000
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SUMMARY:Wide-Angle Winona Photography Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Wide-Angle Winona: A Panoramic View is coming to the Slaggie Family Lobby & Art Gallery from July 12 – September 13\, 2026! The exhibition opening reception on Sunday\, July 13 from 1PM – 3PM brings you a first look into the work of local photographer Mary Farrell. \nMary has captured and documented Winona through the lens of her camera. Wide- Angle Winona: A Panoramic View features panoramic photos of Winona’s landscape\, river views and landmarks. She chose the panoramic perspective because it visually showcases an expansive viewpoint that features an alternative way of experiencing one’s surroundings. \n  \nFunded by Winona Foundation.  \n  \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/wide-angle-winona-exhibition/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Events,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150640Z
CREATED:20250505T190547Z
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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:20260406T150640Z
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:20260808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T200403Z
CREATED:20260622T195307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T200403Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T200403Z
CREATED:20260622T195307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T200403Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151321Z
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:20260406T151321Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T200257Z
CREATED:20260622T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T200257Z
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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Third Street\, Part II
DESCRIPTION: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. \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.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-third-street-part-ii/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T200257Z
CREATED:20260622T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T200257Z
UID:10001465-1789295400-1789299000@winonahistory.org
SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Third Street\, Part II
DESCRIPTION: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. \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.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-third-street-part-ii/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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