Hastings Reads Kick-Off
Saturday, February 4, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., FREE
LeDuc Historic Estate

Hastings Reads is a program that encourages readers—ages 5 to adult—to read and share ideas about one book chosen especially for them. Pick up a copy of one of the books and join us this February to explore the Civil War through reenactment, film, book discussion and theater.

LeDuc Book Group
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE
First Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m.

Offered through a partnership with Pleasant Hill Library, the LeDuc Book Group is led by Librarian Allan Cotter.

February 2 - The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy by Mark Logue and Peter Conradi

Upcoming Dates:

March 1 - This Business of War: The Recollections of a Civil War Quartermaster by William Gates LeDuc
April 5 - A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea by Richard Phillips
May 3 - Light in August by William Faulkner
June 7 - Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
July 5 - Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
August 2 - Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
September 6 - Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
October 4 - Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
November 1 - In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and An American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson
December 6 - The Last Hunter: An American Family Album by Will Weaver

Please check here for any date, time or book selection changes. For more information, call (651) 437.7055 or email leduc@co.dakota.mn.us.

LeDuc Communal Garden Community Meetings
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE
First Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. - FREE

Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings Meetings
LeDuc Historic Estate - FREE
Second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.

Short business meetings are typically followed by history and arts programs. Please see the complete event calendar for more details.

LeDuc Available for Your Special Event

Searching for a unique and memorable location for your wedding, groom's dinner, luncheon, shower or anniversary celebration? History, architecture and nature meet in harmony at the LeDuc Historic Estate. The grounds includes a strolling woods, heirloom apple orchard, grape arbor, peony garden, 200 year old oak trees and is near the scenic Vermillion Falls park.

Conveniently located 20 minutes from the Twin Cities on Highway 61 in Hastings, the 1860s Gothic Revival stone mansion provides a memorable setting for up to 50 guests and the picturesque grounds and porches can accommodate much larger gatherings. Download rental information here and call (651) 437-7055 for more information

Free School Tour Program Available Year-Round

All Minnesota educators are encouraged to participate in this free program. Guides can provide standard tours or work with teachers to develop a tour or visit that meets the needs of any classroom. School tours may be scheduled any time of year by calling 651-437-7055 or by e-mail at leduc@co.dakota.mn.us. The Free School Tour program is sponsored in part by the Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings.