Volunteers Needed for 2024 Season
After exhausting many different options we have been unable to find a summer manager for the 2024 season. After discussion we have decided to open
PEPIN COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
Memorial Day – Labor Day:
Sat & Sun 11AM-4PM
315 W. Madison Street
Durand, WI 54736
At the Pepin County Heritage Center our mission is to connect people to our heritage by collecting, sharing, and saving the stories and historical resources of Pepin County.
Featured Exhibits
These exhibits offer a fascinating look into the rich history and culture of the county, showcasing the importance of the courthouse, the reality of incarceration, the pioneer educator Helen Parkhurst and the story of two outlaw brothers who met their demise in Durand, WI.
Visit the PCHC to learn about the area’s unique artifacts and stories. Explore cultural, social, and political events, and leave with a greater appreciation for your hometown. And by going, you help keep the past alive for future generations.
Community support helps us achieve our mission of keeping the memory and heritage of our county alive. Through donations, memberships, gift shop purchases, and volunteering we are able to properly maintain our 150+ year old courthouse, preserve our collection, and share the center and its resources with the community for generations to come.
Discover the local community and its history or appreciate art and culture from around the world.
After exhausting many different options we have been unable to find a summer manager for the 2024 season. After discussion we have decided to open
Our mission here at the Pepin County Heritage Center is to connect you with our heritage by collecting, sharing, and saving the stories and historical resources of Pepin County.
There are many educational opportunities at the Pepin County Heritage Center for school groups of all ages. Three educational events we hosted in 2023 for area schools was Law Day for 5th grade students, Civil War Day for 7th and 8th grade students, and a Mock Trial for 12th Grade students.
We are happy to announce that we have completed a major rebranding of our historic courthouse building. The rebranding was prompted by wanting to use the courthouse in Downtown Durand as more than a museum and confusion over different name variations.
