2021 Scarecrow Voting is Open!
It’s time! Vote for your favorite scarecrows located on the lawn at the Douglas County Historical Society! We thank our eleven special scarecrows and their makers for helping us to make this a fun fall season! Vote below at https://dchsmn.org/scarecrows2021/ https://dchsmn.org/scarecrows2021/
The GIANT Pumpkin for Preservation!
Come take your pic with a giant pumpkin and help this giant pumpkin preserve local history! This GIANT pumpkin is here to act as an ambassador to help raise awareness and funds for the preservation of local history. A donation box
Holiday Recipe Cookbook – submit your recipes before Nov 1!
UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 1ST Due to uncertain circumstances, DCHS is not currently planning on a December 2021 Bake Sale. We know this will come as a disappointment to many, so we are going to keep the Bake Sale spirit alive
4th Annual Scarecrow Contest
It’s almost time for the Annual DCHS Scarecrow Contest! Last year far surpassed our record number of votes, with the first place scarecrow, DAC Diva made by the Developmental Achievement Center, earning over 1,200 votes alone. The scarecrow contest is open
Autumn 2021 Newsletter – Timeless Topics
Hello, friends, supporters, and lovers of history! After an absence, we are pleased to share our newsletter, Timeless Topics, once more! Please see the PDF of our newsletter below, in color. Members & supporters should have their physical copies of our
Gas Storage Tank Explodes & Burns in Alexandria, MN – Sep. 12, 1978
Sep. 12, 1978 - Gas Storage Tank Explodes & Burns in Alexandria, MN Do you remember Tuesday, September 12th, 1978, when a Williams Brothers Pipeline gas storage tank exploded and burned on the western edge of Alexandria, MN? Just before noon, lightning
Important Update on Research & Tours
Hello, everyone! We know there has been some frustration about the lack of research-on-demand and tour options this year. We wanted to take a minute to reveal the reasoning behind those decisions and answer two of this summer’s most frequently asked
History Family Day at Erickson’s Petting Zoo!
Come join local history & heritage groups for a day of fun, play, and history at Erickson's Petting Zoo, 1-4 on Sunday, July 18th. $5/Each, or $10/Car! Music, petting zoo, tractors, treats, and more! Celebrating History Family Day on the Farm,
Great Hotdish Bake Along Silent Auction!
Here we are! Click the link below to find our Hotdish Bake Along Silent Auction which will be open until 8pm on June 1st! https://dchsmn.betterworld.org/auctions/hotdish
The Great Hotdish Bake-Along
It’s here! The Great Hotdish Bake-Along Cookbook is ready for your kitchens! Featuring 36 Hotdish recipes including beef, poultry, game, fish, and vegan options, your kitchen will not be complete without this Douglas County hotdish recipe collection! Enjoy these local hotdishes and