Vermillion Falls Walking Tour
LeDuc Historic Estate - $3-$6, free for members
September 4, 10 a.m.

This tour of breathtaking Vermillion falls and gorge incorporates a wide range of topics in history, ecology, and industry. Participants will learn how the Vermillion River and the milling industry shaped Hastings while taking in the natural beauty of the river and falls. Tour rates are the same as at the Estate ($6, Adults; $5, Seniors & Military Personnel; $3 for Students up to age 18; and free for members. Visitors may purchase a discount package for $10 (for adults) which includes a tour of both the Estate and the walking tour. Reservations are required and prospective participants should call (651) 437-7055.

Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings Meeting & Program
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE
September 7, 7 p.m.

Heidi Langenfeld presents recent research with an emphasis on Ignatius Donnelly.

Prelude to War - Civil War Weekend 2010
LeDuc Historic Estate - $3-$6, free for members
September 11-12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

We are bringing back all your favorites with a big twist this year! The Society brings you engaging interpretation and reenactments of the Civil War years, including soldiers, weapons, the home fronts (North and South), and wartime politics. But what led to the war in the first place? 150 years ago the nation was in crisis, and in 2010 we are exploring the year leading up to our nation's bloodiest conflict. You'll meet the farmers, millers, politicians, husbands, wives, daughters and sons that were about to have their lives turned upside down. Press Release Complete Program Schedule

Individuals and groups participating this year include:

Missouri State Guard; First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment; Third Minnesota Volunteer Infantry - Co. C Provost and Medical; Battery I; Abraham Lincoln (Taber Akin); Stephen Douglas (Dave Woodard); Spencer Johnson's Quartermaster's Camp; Living History Society of Minnesota; Women's Temperance Union; St. Paul Volunteer Soldiers' Aid society; Authors Cindy Thury Smith and Shirley Dalaska ("Civil War Veterans: Hastings, MN"); Artist David Geister; Mrs. Bronson and her son Charlie (mother and brother of Mrs. LeDuc); Author and educator Steve Werle ("An American Gothic"); Century Brass Band; Author Pat Bauer ("B is for Battle Cry!"); Author Rae Katherine Eighmey ("Abraham Lincoln in New Orleans"); The New Pearl Button Players

Press Release Complete Program Schedule

Take Me to the River Art Festival
LeDuc Historic Estate, FREE (grounds), tours at regular rates
September 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

You have the opportunity to enjoy the talents of artists, storytellers, poets, and musicians from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the grounds of the beautiful Estate. As part of a collaborative regional event powered by ArtReach St. Croix, Take Me to the River runs from September 23rd - 26th and includes over 50 events and attractions along a 50-mile stretch of the lower St. Croix from Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls to Hastings and Prescott. The valley offers stunning fall foliage, great food, migrating birds, unique shops, eclectic music, surprising entertainment, and of course, some very fine art!

Vermillion Falls Walking Tour
LeDuc Historic Estate - $3-$6, free for members
October 2, 10 a.m.

This tour of breathtaking Vermillion falls and gorge incorporates a wide range of topics in history, ecology, and industry. Participants will learn how the Vermillion River and the milling industry shaped Hastings while taking in the natural beauty of the river and falls. Tour rates are the same as at the Estate ($6, Adults; $5, Seniors & Military Personnel; $3 for Students up to age 18; and free for members. Visitors may purchase a discount package for $10 (for adults) which includes a tour of both the Estate and the walking tour. Reservations are required and prospective participants should call (651) 437-7055.

Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings Meeting & Program
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE
October 12, 7 p.m.

Author's Eve program featuring New York Times best-selling author MaryJanice Davidson as well as authors Anthony Alongi and Amy Martin.

Harvest Haunting
LeDuc Historic Estate - $5
October 23, 5 - 9 p.m.

Family-friendly with spooky readings, skits, tours, and more.

Hastings Artists Show & Sale
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE
November 5-14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The best art sale of the year returns to LeDuc in 2010 with another 12 fantastic artists. Look here for details this fall!

Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings Meeting & Program
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE
November 9, 7 p.m.

Introduction to Genealogy - details to be announced this summer!

Victorian Holidays
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE to shop; Tours $3-$6, free for members
December 4-5 & 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tours of this elegantly decorated house and holiday shopping in the museum store. Note to our shoppers - you can shop the gift shop without paying admission.

Tour hours during the Holidays are:
Saturday, December 4: 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30 & 4
Sunday, December 5: 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30

Victorian Holiday Dinner
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
LeDuc Historic Estate

Join the Society for a four-course holiday dinner in the most beautiful home in Hastings. Experience live entertainment and a tour of the restored gothic-revival estate decorated for the holidays.

Menu and pricing TBD; watch here for more details this fall!

Victorian Holidays
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE to shop; Tours $3-$6, free for members
December 4-5 & 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tours of this elegantly decorated house and holiday shopping in the museum store. Note to our shoppers - you can shop the gift shop without paying admission.

Tour hours during the Holidays are:
Saturday, December 11: 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30 & 4
Sunday, December 12: 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30 (no 4 p.m. tour!)

Victorian Holiday Dinner
Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
LeDuc Historic Estate

Join the Society for a four-course holiday dinner in the most beautiful home in Hastings. Experience live entertainment and a tour of the restored gothic-revival estate decorated for the holidays.

Menu and pricing TBD; watch here for more details this fall!

Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings Meeting & Program
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE
December 14, 7 p.m.

Speaker and program TBD