Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Heritage Center Open
2023-03-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-31 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 14 more dates | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States

Heritage Center Closed
2023-03-26, 2023-04-02, 2023-04-09, 2023-04-16

Passport to Other Cultures: Stories from the Hmong Diaspora
2023-03-30 18:30 - 20:30
This March, we are honored to temporarily display much of the collection of a locally-curated Hmong cultural exhibit that grew out of a partnership between the La Crosse Public Library and Hmoob Cultural and Community Agency (HCCA)! Local experts are instrumental in bringing this experience to life right here in Spring Grove, and will take us “through the history of Story Cloths, textiles, and artifacts as they pertain to the migration of the Hmong. From across rivers to refugee camps and the long journey to settlement in Wisconsin, this exhibit brings personal and local stories to the fore-front…[and] is cultivated to bring depth and dimension to the vibrancy of the Hmong community…”
As always, this program is open to all ages, and our building is handicap accessible.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
6:30pm – Viewing of Pop-Up Hmong Diaspora exhibit in the Welcome Center
7pm – Seating & Presentation in Immigrant Hall with our special guests
7:45 – Question and Answer Time
8pm – Samples of Hmong cuisine & beverages, chatting with special guests
Special thanks to: HCCA Board Member Tony for his collaboration; Barry McKnight and the La Crosse Public Library for temporary loan of the local Hmong Diaspora storyboards and timeline; to the Hmong Cultural Center of St. Paul; to Sharen Storhoff and the Harmony Historical Society for the loan of articles; and to all others involved, including local folks who have shared their own stories and artifacts for our March Pop-Up Exhibit.
Select costume pieces, jewelry, art, books, and textiles will be displayed at Giants during the month of March as well as a timeline of the Hmong relocation to Wisconsin.

Celebration of Immigrants
2023-05-17 17:15 - 18:45
All are invited to come to Giants to attend a ceremony honoring six local families who will share stories to memorialize their immigrant whose name they placed on the walls in Immigrant Hall. Their presentations include music, photos, and stories passed down.
Hearty hors d’oeuvres will conclude the event in time to attend the Queen’s Coronation at Viking Memorial Park.

Spring Grove 6th Grade Giants Academy Reception
2023-05-18 17:00 - 18:00
The Spring Grove 6th Grade class will be presenting their Giants Academy family tree projects on May 18th at 5pm. Their family tree boards will be up through Syttende Mai.

Sons of Norway Food Demonstrations
2023-05-20 09:00 - 11:00
Stop by Giants to buy some lefse and observe the Sons of Norway representatives making classic heritage treats like heart-shaped waffles, rosettes, krumkake and Hardanger lefse! Make sure you take time to visit us for these activities that come straight from the hearts and hands of our ancestors! Don’t forget to take in our beautiful garden and gathering place!
