Photo: Winona County Historical Society
Winona, MN (April 5, 2022) The Winona County Historical Society’s History on the River series is back! Tickets go on sale at the Winona County History Center starting April 18 for the 2022 season. Experience the history, culture, arts, science, stories, music, and more that make Winona County, Minnesota so unique…on the Mississippi River.
Tickets go on sale April 18 and are sold in advance at the Winona County History Center or by calling 507.454.2723 ext. 0. Individual Tickets: $35 Members, $45 Public; Season Pass (all 5 cruises): $150 Members, $200 Public.
Cruises are on the third Thursday in May, June, July, August, and September aboard The Cal Fremling, operated by Winona State University. Each cruise is 90 minutes long with a program, refreshments, and sightseeing time. Boarding will begin 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time and more details can be found at winonahistory.org; click on to-do.
2022 History on the River Schedule
May 19 • 7 p.m.
Music with Magpie Revival + The Geologic History of the Driftless Area with Dylan Blumentritt
Learn more about our region and how it became the beautiful region we know today. Dylan has his BA, Gustavus Adolphus College, PhD & MS University of Minnesota Surface Processes, Hydrology, Paleolimnology and is an Assistant Professor at Winona State University. Dylan is featured in the award winning documentary, “Decoding the Driftless”. Also, join the Magpies for some fun old-time, folk, rock and soul music during this awesome kick-off cruise of the season! Magpie Revival features the talents of Kathy Siefert, Sheila McDermott Allard, Elizabeth Oness, and Kristen Young.
June 16 • 7 p.m.
Brewing Between the Bluffs: Minnesota and Wisconsin Breweries from 1850-1990 with Doug Hoverson
Doug is associate editor of American Breweriana Journal, an award-winning homebrewer, and a certified beer judge. He is also the author of Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota and The Drink That Made Wisconsin Famous: Beer and Brewing in the Badger State.
July 21 • 7 p.m.
Music by Patina + The Irish in Winona: Quarrels and Quarries with Kathy Peterson
Kathy will share stories of Irish heritage in Winona with selections of traditional and original Irish music with Patina, featuring violin, whistle, flute, bass, bodhrán, and guitar.
August 18 • 6:30 p.m.
Songs of the River with The Bell House Band
This Winona Folk trio features the talents of Bob Stuber, Connie Dretske, and Jim Armstrong as they perform songs related to the river.
September 15 • 6 p.m.
Waterfowl and History of the Upper Mississippi Flyway with Mary Stefanski
Explore the types of waterfowl that use the Mississippi River during their migration and the historical stories of the Upper Mississippi River flyway. Mary is District Manager for Pools 4-6 of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.
The History Center is open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Find the Winona County Historical Society online at www.winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723 for more information.
(Winona County Historical Society)
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