Goodhue County Historical Society

06/05/2026

We're looking forward to our next Free Family Fun Day celebrating first responders! Members of the Red Wing Police & Fire Departments, along with the Goodhue County Sheriff Department will be here on June 13th for a fun afternoon! See you there!

Touch a Truck is coming to the Goodhue County Historical Society on Saturday, June 13! Both the Red Wing Fire Department and Red Wing Police Department will be there for a first-responder-themed Free Family Fun Day.

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day!

Photo: Zumbrota Guards leaving Jan. 22, 1951.

06/03/2026

Get kids interested in local history this summer through a county-wide scavenger hunt! History Detective Booklets are now available to print & download on our website: https://goodhuecountyhistory.org/event/goodhue-county-history-detective-2/

Otherwise, pick up a physical copy at participating museums: GCHS, Goodhue Area History Museum, Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson House, Pine Island Area Historical Society, and the Zumbrota Area History Center. Happy sleuthing!

05/29/2026

We're almost a week away from our Jordan Creek Walking Tour! Come walk into local history with us as we follow the route of the creek from City Hall to Levee Park.

Tickets are available through Red Wing Community Education at https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/

05/29/2026

If you are interested in donating anything to our collection, please reach out to our curator or archivist to schedule an appointment!

Just a friendly reminder, we do not allow "doorstop" or drop off donations. There are a few reasons for this: We are extremely limited on space. We are also a non-profit operating on a very limited budget. When we are forced to dump things which do not fit within the scope of our collection, it cuts into our already tight budget.

Having the opportunity to know where the items came from and the story behind the item is just as valuable, if not more valuable, as the object itself.

While we know you want to find a home for your historical pieces, we ask that you either stop by when we are open or send an email (with photos if possible) and we can arrange a time to talk.

Thank you for your support!

05/28/2026

Magic is returning to Red Wing this summer and GCHS is joining in on the fun! Take a look around downtown and see if you can spot our fairy house…or school, at a historic spot off of East Avenue & West 4th Street. Then come explore the rural schoolroom inside our museum!

Pick up a fairy map at participating locations or view it online at https://magicmapredwing.my.canva.site/ Happy hunting!

05/21/2026

It's summer scavenger hunt time! Starting next weekend we're challenging visitors 14 & under to be History Detectives across 5 local museums! Pick up a free booklet and search for answers at GCHS, Goodhue Area History Museum, Zumbrota Area History Center, Pine Island Area Historical Society, and Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson House! Happy sleuthing!

05/19/2026

Thanks to all who came out for our Antiques Appraisal Event with Red Wing Community Education! The audience had a great time interacting with Mark Moran and showcased many treasures from home. Highlights included a ski jumping game, bandolier bag, a ship diorama, hair jewelry, a tipping pot, and many more.

05/18/2026

Silent Auction Ghost Town Signs Bidding Closed at 4pm. The winning bid will be announced shortly. Goodhue County Historical Society will get in touch with you.
Thank you to everyone who bid.