Bootleggers Bash 2017 – Thank You!
A big THANK YOU to all who helped make The Bootleggers' Bash Annual Fundraiser a roaring (20's) success! Thank you table sponsors, prize donors, the band, photographer, attendees who really got into the spirit of the event, and the staff and
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
Solem Church Preservation Association Events for 2017
The Solem Church Preservation Association 2017 events are on the calendar! If you are interested in historic preservation, country churches, good eating, local Solem township and Kensington history, join us for these three events: (All events held at Solem Lutheran Church
Genealogy Internet Workshops Spring 2017 at DCHS
This spring, the Douglas County Historical Society offers Genealogy Internet Workshops. Read about on this page from the Spring 2017 Douglas County Historical Society newsletter. See complete newsletter here: Spring newsletter 2017 Choose which workshops you'd like to attend, each is an individual
Easter Morning Sunrise Service at the Historic Spruce Hill Church 2017
Come celebrate Easter morning sunrise service at the historic Spruce Hill Church, in Douglas County, Minnesota. Date: Sunday, April 16, 2017 Time: 6:00 am Location: 13148 Spruce Hill Park Rd NE, Alexandria, Minnesota 56319 Pastor Ralph Erickson will lead the service. Music will be provided