Description:
The course will meet twice. The first class will focus on the history of Winona beginning with Native Americans, early settlement, logging industry, and the political climate up to the present. The second class period will be a bus tour of the built environment focusing on the unique and historical architecture of the city.
Mark Peterson was born in Mankato, MN. He graduated from Mankato State University with undergraduate degrees in History and Geography and received his Masters in History from Portland State University, in Portland, Oregon. He was the Museum Director for the Aurora Colony Historical Society in Aurora, Oregon, from 1978-1983. Mark was the Executive Director of the Winona County Historical Society from 1983 until his retirement in 2020. He was also Winona’s Mayor from 2013 through 2020.
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SENIOR UNIVERSITY CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If a class must be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, inclement weather, or emergency circumstances, you will be notified as soon as possible and receive a full refund.
You may withdraw from a class and receive a full refund if we receive your withdrawal and refund request in writing, via email, mail or in person, at least five full business days before the first class date. Please note: if you pay by check, you will need to complete a W9 form to receive a refund by check from Winona State University. Credit Card payments will be refunded within 3-5 business days.
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