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)
- The Whetstone homestead, located on Harbor Dr.; first apple orchard in state of Minnesota.
- 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