Mission Statement

Organized to foster appreciation and understanding of the history--the people, the places, the events--of Minnesota City and the area. Following the successful Sesquicentennial Celebration of Minnesota City in May, 2002, numerous citizens drafted a MCHA Mission Statement. A few of its highlights include:

• Researching community heritage & artifacts from pioneer days to the present, for programs, displays and events
• Marking places of historic interest
• Collecting archeological materials and papers relevant to the area's history

A Summary of Accomplishments of MCHA

• Sponsors Minnesota Day annually on the 3rd Saturday of May
• Has marked with historic plaques:
  • The First Baptist Church (the first church in Winona County--pictured in photo)
  • The Oaks (a world class restaurant and night club in the 1940s and 50s
• Replicated the historical Rollingstone Colony sign marking the origin of Minnesota City, and with the City Council, landscaped the surrounding area
• Organized the Minnesota City Community Reading Group
• Publishes The MCHA Newsletter, a monthly newsletter