We are Minnesota's first county historical society founded in January 1869 in the town of Red Wing.
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GCHS @ Late Night Thursday
GCHS is joining the Spellebration with the Sheldon Theatre on Late Night Thursday! Stop by the Sheldon Theatre courtyard starting at 4 PM to play lawn games…
Back Alley Walking Tour
Discover the early history of downtown Red Wing by exploring its alleyways with GCHS! Look for remnants that tell a colorful story about this city’s past and…
History Break with Clare Pavelka: The Red Wing Way (New Release!)
Join GCHS for a History Break celebrating the release of The Red Wing Way: From Main Street to Global Legacy, a new book from the Red Wing Shoe Company &…
Artifacts & Ashes Escape Room
It’s that time of year again… our second GCHS escape room! The grand opening of a new exhibit was about to reveal an arsonist’s identity…until the curator’s…
Artifacts & Ashes Escape Room
It’s that time of year again… our second GCHS escape room! The grand opening of a new exhibit was about to reveal an arsonist’s identity…until the curator’s…
Artifacts & Ashes Escape Room
It’s that time of year again… our second GCHS escape room! The grand opening of a new exhibit was about to reveal an arsonist’s identity…until the curator’s…
Artifacts & Ashes Escape Room
It’s that time of year again… our second GCHS escape room! The grand opening of a new exhibit was about to reveal an arsonist’s identity…until the curator’s…
Free Family Fun Day: The History of Pie
It’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for…pie season! Where did this tasty dessert come from and why do we say “as American as apple pie?” Find out at…
History Break with Sandra Bestland: Leprosy in 19th Century Norway
Spedalskhed Leprosy in 19th-Century Norway: The Most Cruel Disease That Flesh is Heir To In the 19-century, Norway had the highest incidence of leprosy in all…
Free Family Fun Day: Holidays
Happy holidays from GCHS! Warm up with a fun-filled afternoon of holiday cheer, including cookie decorating and visiting Santa! Plus, learn about other…