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SUMMARY:Sister Sands of Time Crafting Event
DESCRIPTION:Following a catered lunch\, Spillway Fellow Nicky Buck will offer a crafting event that merges the limestone sands of sister bluffs He Mni Can (Barn Bluff) and Heyaka Cokaya Owanka (Sugar Loaf). \nRSVP here! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/sister-sands-of-time/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T170000
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SUMMARY:Dakota-led Community Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Honoring Dakota Project will offer nature-based community crafting circle for children and adults that highlight our connections to land and water in this region. \nRSVP here! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/dakota-led-community-crafting-circle/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Events
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SUMMARY:Museum Makers Class: Beginning Stitching and Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Beginning stitching and embroidery? Learn seven common stitches and practice them during this new Museum Makers Class at Winona County History Center! Create a beautiful floral design using your new skills\, and utilize them at home to patch clothing or add custom details to apparel\, bags\, kitchen towels\, and more. This class is led by WCHS member\, Mary Nelson\, of Mary’s Custom Quilting. \nThis class has two time offerings to pick from\, August 3 and August 4\, each 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Winona County History Center. The cost is $30 for WCHS members\, $40 public. Best for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies are provided and yours to keep. Limited to 10 people per class. \nSpace is limited\, so please register and pay in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center (open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Class fees are nonrefundable unless canceled by WCHS. Learn more and plan your visit at winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/beginning-stitching-and-embroidery/2025-08-04/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T150000
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SUMMARY:Museum Makers Class: Beginning Stitching and Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Beginning stitching and embroidery? Learn seven common stitches and practice them during this new Museum Makers Class at Winona County History Center! Create a beautiful floral design using your new skills\, and utilize them at home to patch clothing or add custom details to apparel\, bags\, kitchen towels\, and more. This class is led by WCHS member\, Mary Nelson\, of Mary’s Custom Quilting. \nThis class has two time offerings to pick from\, August 3 and August 4\, each 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Winona County History Center. The cost is $30 for WCHS members\, $40 public. Best for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies are provided and yours to keep. Limited to 10 people per class. \nSpace is limited\, so please register and pay in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center (open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Class fees are nonrefundable unless canceled by WCHS. Learn more and plan your visit at winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/beginning-stitching-and-embroidery/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Bay State Milling
DESCRIPTION:Winona County Historical Society brings you Local History Talk: The Story of Bay State Milling. Dustin Sanborn\, operations manager for Bay State Milling\, will explore the history of and operations at the Winona site since 1899. Learn about the varieties of flour produced here\, which include traditional bakery\, whole wheat\, rye\, organic and specialty. The importance of quality products has been a guiding ambition for over 100 years at Bay State Mill. \nThis program is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. In partnership with Sandbar Storytelling Festival.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-story-of-bay-state-milling/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Winona Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Fresh food\, fresh stories…. Join us for Local History Talk: The Story of Winona Farmers’ Market. Sandy Dietz and Sarah Schaub will talk on the history of the Winona Farmers’ Market and the impacts of the market on the local community and economy.  \nSandy\, along with her husband Lonny\, own Whitewater Gardens Farm\, a small family vegetable farm in the bluffs above the Whitewater Valley.  \nSarah a 4th generation family farmer a is co-owner and co-operator of Valley Gardens LLC and works alongside her parents on their organic produce farm nestled in the beautiful Western Wisconsin bluff country. \nThis program is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. In partnership with Sandbar Storytelling Festival.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-story-of-winona-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:The Story of the Blue Heron Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, anyone? Join us for Local History Talk: The Story of the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The driving force behind the Blue Heron Coffeehouse has always been its passion for providing good food and service to the community. Larry Wolner will present on the family business which began in September 1998\, directly across from Winona State University. Creating quality food products made from scratch using organically grown ingredients whenever possible has made it a destination. \nThis program is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. In partnership with Sandbar Storytelling Festival.
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/the-story-of-the-blue-heron-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T160000
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SUMMARY:May Membership Mondays
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting you to May Membership Mondays! Join the Member Drive for Winona County Historical Society during Minnesota Museums Month (May). Swing into the History Center and sign up or renew your membership. Then join us for a cup of coffee and a Bloedow’s treat! Stop by May 5th\, 12th and 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nAnyone who becomes a new member\, renews at a higher level\, or upgrades to autopay will be automatically entered to win a cash prize! It’s a win-win—become part of our community and you could walk away with $500. \nIf you can’t make it to a Membership Monday\, you can also purchase a membership any time in May by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0\, visiting the History Center Info Desk\, or signing up online at winonahistory.org/membership. \nDeadline: May 31st\nCash Prize Winner Announced June 2nd
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/may-membership-mondays/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T160000
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SUMMARY:May Membership Mondays
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting you to May Membership Mondays! Join the Member Drive for Winona County Historical Society during Minnesota Museums Month (May). Swing into the History Center and sign up or renew your membership. Then join us for a cup of coffee and a Bloedow’s treat! Stop by May 5th\, 12th and 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nAnyone who becomes a new member\, renews at a higher level\, or upgrades to autopay will be automatically entered to win a cash prize! It’s a win-win—become part of our community and you could walk away with $500. \nIf you can’t make it to a Membership Monday\, you can also purchase a membership any time in May by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0\, visiting the History Center Info Desk\, or signing up online at winonahistory.org/membership. \nDeadline: May 31st\nCash Prize Winner Announced June 2nd
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/may-membership-mondays/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T160000
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SUMMARY:May Membership Mondays
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting you to May Membership Mondays! Join the Member Drive for Winona County Historical Society during Minnesota Museums Month (May). Swing into the History Center and sign up or renew your membership. Then join us for a cup of coffee and a Bloedow’s treat! Stop by May 5th\, 12th and 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nAnyone who becomes a new member\, renews at a higher level\, or upgrades to autopay will be automatically entered to win a cash prize! It’s a win-win—become part of our community and you could walk away with $500. \nIf you can’t make it to a Membership Monday\, you can also purchase a membership any time in May by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0\, visiting the History Center Info Desk\, or signing up online at winonahistory.org/membership. \nDeadline: May 31st\nCash Prize Winner Announced June 2nd
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/may-membership-mondays/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T210000
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SUMMARY:Vintage Valentines
DESCRIPTION: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. \nValentine 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. \nThis 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. \n 
URL:https://winonahistory.org/event/museum-makers-class-vintage-valentines/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Education Opportunities,Programs
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