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SUMMARY:The Story of Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on your chance to learn all about the story of Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse! \nHear from Amy Jo Marks about her downtown Winona staple\, Blooming Grounds. After getting her degree in Criminal Justice\, Amy Jo decided to follow her passion for baking and working in customer service by opening a coffeehouse. She mixed a cozy atmosphere with homemade baked goods starting in 2003. The successful business soon opened a second location\, and Amy Jo also expanded offerings downtown with a cocktail bar\, Muddled Thyme.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/blooming-grounds-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Programs
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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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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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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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