We are Minnesota's first county historical society founded in January 1869 in the town of Red Wing.
From publicly posted calendar Checked Jul 5, 2026
GCHS @ The Goodhue County Fair
Come visit GCHS at the Goodhue County Fair in Zumbrota! Explore an old one room schoolhouse and enjoy a variety of activities every day! Learn about admission…
History & Spirits Tour (New!)
Join Leah Buysse on a tour where Red Wing’s past walks beside you! Discover Red Wing through the stories of the people who shaped it—and still do. This tour…
Free Family Fun Day: Apple Picking
What is one of the best things about fall? Apple picking season! Join us for a Free Family Fun Day where we celebrate all things apple! More details coming…
History Break: Mica L. Anders
Join professional genealogist Mica L. Anders to learn more about African American life in Minnesota during the formative years from the 1850s when it was still…
GCHS Book Club: You Never Forget Your First
Join us as we continue the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States! How do historians “do history?” We’re about to find out! Synopsis: Alexis…
Coming Soon: Oakwood Cemetery Tour
Explore Oakwood Cemetery and learn more about Red Wing’s past. Walk through one of the cemetery’s most historic sections as we visit the final resting place of…
Coming Soon: Back Alley 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…