Winona's Glorious Glass Tour

Winona is often called “the stained glass capital of America.” Winona’s stained glass heritage can be found not only in its places of faith but banks, museums, schools, parks, government buildings and more. From the 1889 Courthouse to the 2010 modern addition to the Winona County History Center, the designers of many of Winona’s notable architectural gems incorporated stained glass in their plans. Even much of the residential architecture here boasts stained glass details. Stained glass artists are also plentiful in Winona. They range from the internationally known Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser to many private artist studios. Today, there are no less than six stained glass studios in Winona County. Any donations received at the end of your adventure will be gifted to the Winona County Historical Society.