Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings will meet on Tuesday, February 14, 7 p.m. at the LeDuc Historic Estate.  Members & visitors are invited to attend this meeting where plans for 2012 programs will be discussed.  FREESee More

The focus on this year's Hastings Reads is the Civil War.  On February 4, 2 p.m. at the LeDuc Historic Estate, 1629 Vermillion Street, Hastings, Spencer Johnson, middle school teacher & Civil War scholar, will open the series with 'The Civil War: Why We Remember."  This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.See More

Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings will meet on Tuesday, December 13, 7 p.m. at the Estate.  Following a short business meeting there will be a holiday social which includes honoring the many volunteers.  Free & open to members & visitors.  Come and enjoy the beauty of this elegantly decorated Victorian house. See More

Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  9th Annual Bake Sale & Soup Lunch, St. Philips Lutheran Church 15th Street & Pleasant Drive, Hastings.  Scandinavian delicasies plus pies, cookies, cakes, bars, breads & canned good.  Church cookbooks discounted at $10.00.  Soup lunch at $4.50 beginning at 11 a.m. and take-out orders at $7 begin being filled at 10 a.m.Proceeds go to support local, U.S., and world missions, camperships, scholarships & Bibles for children. See More

Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings will meet on Tuesday, November 8, 7 p.m. at the Estate.  Following a short business meeting our volunteers will be honored with "A Salute to Our Volunteerrs."  Free and open to the public.

Just in time for holiday shopping is the Hastings Artists Show and Sale at the LeDuc Historic Estate, on November 5-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.  Sponsored by Dakota County Historical Society and the LeDuc Historic Estate.  Admission FREE.  There will not be guided tours of the Estate, but the Museum Shop will be open for holiday shopping.  Check out a wide variety of books and gift items.  The very best work by more than a dozen talented painters, photographers, carvers, potters, fiber artists…See More

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the LeDduc Historic Esate on Saturda, October 29, 5-9 p.m. for Harvest Haunting.  $5 per person.  There will be:- A candlelight tour of the cellar - Reservations required, call 651-437-7055.- S'mores for the children, hot beverages for adults.- Spooky walk in the LeDuc woods.- Pumpkin carving contest for children - bring pre-carved pumpkin.- Newly released film, "The Butler Did It" by Kristin & Justin Schaack- - Paranormal Report.- Readings from Edgar…See More

The tour will be led by the spirit Emma LeDuc Claflin as she searches for her unmarked grave at Lakeside Cemetery.  Her quest takes her to the graves of the LeDuc family and to those of other early prominent Hastings people.October 15 with tours every hour from 2-8 p.m.  $5 per person and reservations required with payment.  Meet at the LeDuc parking lot and transportation will be provided to and from the cemetery.  Alternate date in case of rain - October 22, same times. See More

Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings will meet on October 11, 7 p.m. at the Estate.  Following a short business meeting, Joan Mathison will give a presentation on Sustainability, "RESILIENCE:  History Lessons for Our Future." Joan work in the field of Sustainability and has recently been certified by the International Society of Sustainability Professionals. Free & open to the publicSee More

Children ages 10-14 will participate in summer camp, 8 a.m.-12 noon, August 2-4.  They will dress in costumes of the era and live life as the LeDuc did in the 19th Century.  Register today as spaces are filling fast.  www.HastingsCommunity Ed.com or call 651-480-7670

People of all ages are invited to participate in the Communal Garden Project at the LeDuc Historic Estate.  Gather at the garden each Tuesday at 3 p.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy the fresh air, exercise and meeting new friends.