SPRING SOCIAL
A benefit for the La Crescent Area Historical Society
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Thursday, May 9
Castle La Crosse
1419 Cass Street

Support your historical society
& learn more about the intriguing history
of this 1891 “castle” built for a lumber baron

Catered  Hors d’oeuvres
Wine from Riverview Winery, La Crescent
Regina Chihak on the harp

Call 507-895-1857 to purchase tickets  
$25 each

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THESE EVENT SPONSORS

Merchants Bank
Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc.
David and Susan Breyer
La Crescent Apple Festival, Inc.
Wieser Precast-Doric Vault Co.
Kwik Trip
Wieser Law Office

 

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Saturday, April 6, LAHS Annual Meeting
at Pine Creek Golf Course:  Terry Visger related the tale of the clammer’s wife

Visger stitched together the facts about clamming on the upper Mississippi River with the rigors of daily life in a bygone era of American history.  An accomplished educator, Visger has been an entertaining storyteller for nearly 20 years.  Learn more about Terry Visger by clicking on this link  Tales by Terry

 

 

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Oral History Project Underway

We continue to interview elders in the
La Crescent area about their lives and legacies. 
We also make copies of the interview for each family.

Thanks to Don Hill, we now have a dvd duplicator!  A gift truly appreciated and put to immediate use.

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Heritage House & Apple Museum
We are working to get the House ready to open again in the spring. 
Please call us at 895-1857 to arrange a tour or to donate items.

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VISION STATEMENT

We will be recognized and respected for preserving the cultural heritage
of the La Crescent area