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Spirit Of Hastings SSP


Activities - Adults 55+ / Central Square Community Center SSP / Trips -
Adult 55+ Sept 24-Aug 25

Hear the history of the Le Duc Family and some tales about manifestations of spiritual visitors. This splendid mansion was built by William Gates LeDuc during the Civil War. The 15-room house stands as a rare monument of unaltered Gothic Revival architecture. It features a picturesque tower, a limestone exterior and 20-inch-thick walls, a prominent front porch, chimneys for 10 fireplaces and a third-floor chapel with a white pine interior. Distinguished visitors included President Rutherford B. Hayes and Minnesota’s first governor, Henry Hastings Sibley. Tour both the first and second floor - there is not an elevator. Those who want to go outside can visit the Carriage Barn and Simmons Shed with exhibits on display.

Luncheon Menu: Chicken Salad on a Croissant, a Fruit Salad, Vegetable, Dessert, Water, Tea, or Coffee.

Tour St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. In the mid-1800’s all the social climbers, including the LeDuc family, recognized the importance of being a well-respected member of the local church. It is the fifth oldest church in the diocese and was organized as a mission in 1850 and was the only church in town that permitted Native and African Americans to their worship services. Church pews, built of butternut wood, were installed in 1867, and are still used today. Two small matching pews are found in the chapel of the LeDuc Mansion. Two of General William LeDuc's daughters taught Sunday school at St. Luke's Episcopal, and the family is referenced many times in the church's historical records. 

Alexis Bailly Vineyard: It is Minnesota's Original Winery. In 1973, the family planted the first vineyard in Minnesota with a pioneering spirit that has brought them unlikely fame in the wine drinking world. Their tasting room opened in 1978 with the celebratory release of the first wines ever produced commercially of 100% Minnesota grown grapes. Today, the second generation continues the proud heritage of making wines in the world's most difficult climate – "Where the grapes can suffer."

Tuesday, October 29, 2024         $92.00

Depart TPAC 9:30am / Return 4:30pm

Depart SSP 9:45am / Return 4:15pm

Depart IGH 10am / Return 4pm

Register by Friday, december 15

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SSP School District - Central Square : Trips Pick-up/Drop Off
Tuesday, Oct 29
9:45 AM - 4:15 PM

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