Valentine’s Day High Tea

On Valentine’s Day, the LeDuc Historic Estate will be hosting a High Tea.

“High Tea, historically, was actually the tea imbibed by the ‘common’ man after work, at high tables, at the public. We will be serving what is now considered a High Tea, with all the scones, tea sandwiches and goodies.
There will be an opportunity to try a variety of different types of tea and you will learn about the LeDuc’s involvement and love with tea over the years of living in the house.
Join us for this special event by candlelight, as the evening settles in.”

Please contact LeDuc Historic Estate for reservations and more information.

Sunday, February 14 3:30-5pm
LeDuc Historic Estate:
1629 Vermillion St, Hastings

Arts Challenge 2015-2016

Dakota County Historical Society Arts Challenge

Modern Interpretations of Historic Designs IV: Patterns from the Hastings Needle Work Company

Accepting applications from March 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016.

“Attention needle workers and artists! The Dakota County Historical Society announces a juried arts competition based on original embroidery designs from the Hastings Needle Work Company.

Founded by Alice and Florence LeDuc, Hastings Needle Work produced unique embroidery pieces for their clients from 1888 until the mid-1920s. Selected original patterns, from the collection of the Minnesota Historical Society, are made available for this event. You may use any artistic media to interpret the design of your choice.”

Application: MIHD IV 2015-2016 Application Packet

Application deadline for entries is March 31, 2016. The accepted pieces will be delivered to the Estate in advance of the exhibition, set to open in June 2016.

More information: Dakota County Historical Society

LeDuc Artists’ Show & Sale

Buy the perfect holiday gift at LeDuc!

The very best by more than a dozen talented painters, potters, photographers, carvers, and more all gathered in one place.

Participating artists include Jeff Hoffman, Tibor Kovacs, Gerie Thelen, Art Nordstrom, David Youngren, Susan Dredge, Sue Carlson, Marian Anderson, Jean Hume, Bri Larson and Amy Miller.

Show runs Sat, Nov 7 — Sun, Nov 15
10:00 am-5:00 pm

FREE Admission

LeDuc Historic Estate

Bourbon Tasting & Harvest Haunting at the LeDuc Historic Estate

Bourbon Tasting: there are a few tickets left for these events:
Fri, Oct 23 – Sat, Oct 24 from 7:00pm–9:00pm

On Friday, October 23rd, and Saturday, the 24th, the first bourbon tastings will be hosted by the site. Unlike past tastings, we stay on our own continent and follow some of William LeDuc’s travels, during the Civil War and throughout his life, as we cover some of the great American Bourbons.

The tasting begins at 7 o’clock and will feature some delightful food to accompany the event. You’ll have the opportunity to try five different Bourbons over the course of the evening.

Call the LeDuc at 651-438-8480 to reserve your spot today. Cost $35 per person.

Harvest Haunting: Sun, Oct 25 from 5:00pm–9:00pm
A family-friendly event at the site, featuring s’mores by the fire and fresh apple cider. $6 – $8

For more information, please call the LeDuc at 651-438-8480 or visit their website: LeDuc Historic Estate

LeDuc Civil War Weekend 2015

Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th (10am – 5 pm)

This year, the events of 1865 will be featured through speakers, re-enactments, hands-on demonstrations and full encampments of Union and Confederate soldiers.
See the Civil War come alive at the LeDuc!

Admission from $7 – $9 per person
Free for DCHS members.

Please visit LeDuc Historic Estate website for complete details.

Weekend Events at LeDuc Historic Estate

Two events at LeDuc Historic Estate:
The Peddlers Country Market & FREE Community Concert on the Lawn: Dunquin with our own dear Sherry and Don Ladig

The Peddler’s Market at the LeDuc
Saturday, August 29: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

A combination of a flea market, farmer’s market and art fair with a bake sale thrown in for good measure.
This event is the major annual fundraiser for the Friends of the LeDuc, an active group that provides both volunteers and funding to the site.

Hours are from 9 am – 3 pm, with activities throughout the grounds, including a ‘What’s It’ Display in the Carriage Barn.

FREE Community Concert on the Lawn: Dunquin with our own dear Sherry and Don Ladig

Sunday, August 30: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Concert on the Lawn: Dunquin, featuring Irish music, includes members of our ‘house band,’ the New Pearl Buttons.
Dunquin, led by Sherry & Don Ladig, features Irish tunes and is a favorite band of the LeDuc!
This concert is sponsored by the LeDuc Historic Estate and homemade baked goods, lemonade and coffee will be available for your enjoyment.LeDuc house tours are extended with an additional tour at 5:30 these evenings at regular rates.

In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 409 9th Street West in Hastings.

LeDuc Historic Estate

Free August Community Concert at LeDuc Historic Estate

Community Concert on the Lawn: The Fungi’s

Sunday Aug 23, 6:30pm-8:00pm

Val Johnson leads the Fungi’s, which feature banjo and harmonica.

For each of our Sunday concerts in August, a local non-profit will provide baked goods and beverages for your enjoyment.

LeDuc house tours are extended with an additional tour at 5:30 these evenings at regular rates.

Sponsored by Hastings Concert Association

Visit LeDuc Historic Estate website for a listing of artists coming to this music series.

In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 409 9th Street West in Hastings.

FREE August Community Concert on the Lawn: Ron Haugen

Community Concert on the Lawn (Sunday 16 August): Ron Haugen

Ron Haugen plays guitar and a little bit of every kind of music. Haugen made his start as a country music performer and continues to bring his repertoire of classic country to venues throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.”

Hastings Community Concert Series – August 9, 16, 23, & 30 (6:30pm-8:00pm) in the LeDuc Historic Estate apple orchard.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair & enjoy this FREE entertainment presented by the Hastings Concert Association. For each of our Sunday concerts in August, a local non-profit will provide baked goods and beverages for your enjoyment.

LeDuc house tours are extended with an additional tour at 5:30 these evenings at regular rates.

Visit LeDuc Historic Estate website for a listing of artists coming to this music series.

In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 409 9th Street West in Hastings.

August Concerts at LeDuc Historic Estate

Community Concert on the Lawn (Sunday 9 August): Darlene And the Boys

“Darlene And The Boys is a fun, professional country/variety band that always strives to entertain an audience! Their music can be heard on BOB 106 as well as WVAL!”

Hastings Community Concert Series – August 9, 16, 23, & 30 (6:30pm-8:00pm) in the LeDuc Historic Estate apple orchard.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair & enjoy this FREE entertainment presented by the Hastings Concert Association. A special tour of the LeDuc house is available at 5:30 p.m. at regular rates.

Visit LeDuc Historic Estate website for a listing of artists coming to this music series.

In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 409 9th Street West in Hastings.

Sanctuaries – Homes, Churches, and Gardens

Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council and Friends of LeDuc are sponsoring a home, church, and garden tour, ‘Sanctuaries – Homes, Churches, & Gardens’

Saturday, July 11, 2015, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The three homes and three churches on the tour are at least 150 years old and recognized for impeccable restoration work. There are two sites where both house and garden will be shown and one of these will demonstrate adaptive reuse of a church into a home with a beautiful garden as well. Not only will visitors be able to enjoy the beauty of the homes, churches, and gardens, but they will be inspired by seeing artists (many different media) at work and hearing the performance by talented musicians at many of the venues. Read More

Tickets for $25 per person or 5 tickets for $100 will be available starting June 7, 2015 at: Hastings YMCA, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, The Emporium, The Carousel, LeDuc Historic Estate, Sherwin-Williams (all in Hastings) and Freedom Park, & Orange Dragon Art Gallery (both in Prescott.)

Online tickets may be purchased at http://www.hpaac.org/tickets/

Ticket proceeds will go towards special programs and projects that will benefit the entire communities of Hastings and Prescott.

“Like Us” in Facebook: Sanctuaries, Homes, Churches, and Gardens and be entered to win two free tickets ($50 value).

For more information, please visit the Sanctuaries: Homes, Churches and Gardens website and Facebook page.