December 27, 2015 Christmas Service at Spruce Hill Church
Welcome Everyone to the annual Christmas Service at Spruce Hill Church in NE Douglas County, sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society MN. Details: December 27, 2015, Sunday afternoon. Musical Prelude at 1:30 pm (piano, organ and flute pre-service music) Service Starts 2:00 pm
Amazon Smile – Do Your Online Shopping and Benefit DCHS!
Now you can do your online Christmas shopping at Amazon.com, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of each purchase to the Douglas County Historical Society in Alexandria, Minnesota. No extra cost to you, but a generous benefit for us as a
Great Gift Idea!
Are you looking for a gift idea for a special someone? Barbara Grover has authored two books full of wonderful historic photos and postcards from Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, with interesting and informative text. We have the books available for purchase at
Kolaches and Lefse and Almond Cakes Sweet . . .
Kolaches and lefse and almond cakes sweet, come visit our bake sale, you're in for a treat! See you soon!
Transfer Books and Land Records
In November, the staff at the Douglas County Historical Society was excited to find room again for the Douglas County Land Transfer Books, showing land transactions from the late 1800’s to the 1960’s. These show the transfer of land from owner to owner,
Where Did My Ancestors Live? Where was the farm? The cabin?
People who request research assistance often wish to know the location of the places where their ancestors lived in Douglas County. We have several wonderful resources to help us find that information. To see more of our Research Library Resources,
Triple Chocolate and Chocolate Drizzle! Who Can Resist?
Don't miss our Ethnic Bake Sale on Friday, December 4, 2015, 10 am to 2 pm. Along with our traditional favorites, such as kolachy, lefse, flatbread, krumkaka, pfeffernuss, and spritz, Mary has been finding recipes for delicacies from other countries.
Is Your Class Reunion Coming Up? We Can Help!
The Douglas County Historical Society can help you with your class reunion! We have senior class lists (1887-present day) Class yearbooks for Alexandria, Brandon and Evansville School information Obituaries for classmates who have passed Alhi Times school newspapers (1924-1973) Alexandria newspapers on microfilm, including sports and
Give to the Max Day is November 12, 2015!
Give to the Max Day on November 12, 2015 is a special day to donate to the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS). Every donation made at the GiveMN.org website on Nov. 12 will also enter the DCHS into drawings to win
Fall Newsletter, 2015 from the Douglas County Historical Society
Here is the link to the FALL NEWSLETTER 2015. Some highlights: Calendar of Upcoming Events for October through December. Review of recent activities Membership information Annual bake sale and open house, Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 History and genealogy opportunities Fall Newsletter 2015