Winona County Historical Society

December Members' Sale
2025-12-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 6 more dates | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson Street, Winona, MN, 55987
Winona County Historical Society members get 25% off qualifying purchases in The Museum Shop during the December Members’ Sale! Not a member? It’s a great time to join! Membership also makes a great gift, just saying….
PLEASE NOTE: (The Museum Shop will be closed December 24th, 25th, 27th, and 28th.)

Make a Local Gift Basket
2025-12-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 and 5 more dates
Combine your Museum Shop purchases into a fun local gift. Basket, wrap, and ribbon included with $25 purchase or more (starting Dec. 1, while supplies last).

Gift Shop Hop
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00
Get a chance to win a $50 gift card when you make at $50+ purchase at the History Center during Gift Shop Hop weekend! We’ll draw the winner on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.
The fun goes all weekend during this event hosted by Visit Winona. It highlights several of Winona’s unique gift shops! Stop into any of the esteemed establishments below for your chance to win prizes, enjoy great discounts, seasonal snacks & sips & more!
Gift Shop Hop Hours | December 6 & 7, 2025:
Kashubian Cultural Institute & Museum:
Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Minnesota Marine Art Museum:
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watkins Museum & Store:
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Winona County History Center:
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Winona Visitor Center:
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Museum Makers Class: Holiday Cards and Ornaments
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:30
Craft holiday cards and ornaments during this Museum Makers Class at the Winona County History Center! Learn simple sewing skills to make a fabric tree ornament and/or get creative using vintage designs to create a custom holiday card. Bring a copy of photos to incorporate if you wish. Make your craft as a special gift or keep it for your décor.
Space is limited. Register by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping by the History Center. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for the public. Best for ages 10 and up. All supplies are included and you take your creations home. Hot cocoa will be served.
