Enriching lives through engagement with the heritage and continuing history of La Crosse County and surrounding region.


Embroidered Narratives: The Hmong Journey through Story Cloths commemorates the 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement in the United States and illustrates the history of the Hmong and Hmong Americans through various narratives, including folktales, traditional events, daily life in the mountain villages of Laos, the Secret War, and resettlement.

The exhibit is free and open to the public Now - June 29, thanks to a grant from the City of La Crosse Arts Board. 

LCHS is proud to partner with Dr. Vincent Her and student Yia Vue from UWL's Archaeology & Anthropology Department and La Crosse Hmong Cultural and Community Center to share and elevate the important historical stories of our Hmong friends and neighbors. 


Summer Trolley Tours

Historic Trolley Tours are returning this summer, offering guests air-conditioned trolley bus tours guided by local historians from the La Crosse County Historical Society. 

Mansions & Memories is a 2.5-hour exploration of La Crosse's most significant homes, including step-offs at the historic Hixon House and Castle La Crosse. 

Offered on Saturdays: June 14th & 28th, July 12th & 26th, August 9th & 30th.


 

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