Family Files at the Douglas County Historical Society – Is Your Family Name Here?
One of the treasures at the Douglas County Historical Society MN, is our collection of Family Files. These files contain information collected by our researchers and by family members over the decades. They may include: Local newspaper clippings Photos Family genealogies and
Douglas County Oral History Recordings Project – Updating our Cassettes to Digital Files
Audio mp3 files of Oral History Recordings Available Beginning in the 1970's, volunteers from the Douglas County Historical Society MN realized the importance of interviewing local residents, preserving their memories and histories. Cassette recorders in hand, the interviewers asked questions about the lives and experiences
Family Friendly Tours Of The Historic Knute and Nicolina Nelson Museum/Home
Guided Tours Tours available 9:00am - 3:00 pm Monday-Friday, or by special arrangement. Call 320-762-0382 or email historic@dchsmn.org for reservations and information. (Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.) Location: 1219 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308 Guided Tour Admission $5.00 per person/age
Enjoy This Beautiful, Historic Home As The Setting For Your Special Event
Host Your Special Event With Us The historic Knute and Nicolina Nelson Home is a lovely setting for your special event. For groups of 24 or less, you can enjoy your event without the stress of hosting in your own home.
Historic Programs and Presentations For Your Group
HISTORIC PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS There are a variety of programs and presentations offered by the Douglas County Historical Society for enjoyment by local clubs or groups at meetings and get-togethers. The fee for these programs is $35 for a one-half hour daytime
Robert W. Brede (1943-1967) – Honored in Virtual Vietnam Project
SP4 Robert W. Brede's remains rest in the Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria, Minnesota. You can see his bronze marker and headstone HERE at the Findagrave website. His parents, Gustave and Alma (Rieck) Brede, are also buried at Kinkead. Robert "Bob" W. Brede