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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:Winona Walking Tours: Homes of Windom Park
DESCRIPTION:Join a local guide on a Winona Walking Tour to learn about the homes of Windom Park Historic District! Explore the lives of those who built the incredible mansions surrounding Windom Park and some of the other sites along the way. \nTo guarantee your spot\, pre-register by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day (walk-ins welcome). Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center  and last for 60 minutes. Each tour includes a bottle of water. \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/homes-of-windom-park/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Tours
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SUMMARY:Winona Walking Tours: Homes of Windom Park
DESCRIPTION:Join a local guide on a Winona Walking Tour to learn about the homes of Windom Park Historic District! Explore the lives of those who built the incredible mansions surrounding Windom Park and some of the other sites along the way. \nTo guarantee your spot\, pre-register by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0. Pay at the tickets desk when you check in on tour day (walk-ins welcome). Fees are $10 public or $6 WCHS members\, per person\, per tour. All tours start and end at the Winona County History Center  and last for 60 minutes. Each tour includes a bottle of water. \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/homes-of-windom-park/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,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/2026-06-25/1/
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: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\, 36016 Old Homer Road Homer\, MN\, Homer\, Minnesota\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Events,Tours
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