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
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,
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
Submit Your Recipes for the Hotdish Bake-Along!
The Douglas County Historical Society will be hosting the 3rd Annual Hotdish Bake-Off and Silent Auction Fundraiser – but this year the event will look different. Instead of an in-person “Bake Off,” our 2021 event will be an at-home community
Announcing the Youth Biography Contest!
Youth Biography Contest: 1. Open to grades 6-12th. Entrants will be judged against others of their grade level. Prizes may be awarded (more details soon!) 2. Entrant must live in Douglas County or attend a school in Douglas County. (Osakis schools are
DCHS Bake Sale Update
It is with regret that DCHS is cancelling our annual Bake Sale this December. Logistical considerations for current COVID-19 restrictions would make it difficult for our volunteer bakers AND our supporters to have a good experience with the bake sale.
DCHS Happy to Help with Jingle Bells Auditions
The Jingle Bells Foundation Telethon is still on and DCHS is here to help with auditions! Hosts are asking for folks to send in their auditions as pre-recorded videos by Nov. 23rd to jinglebellsfoundation@gmail.com. If you’re unsure about all of the tech
Scarecrow Voting is OPEN
It's time to vote for your favorite scarecrows! We have 10 fantastic scarecrows braving the unpredictable weather this year to bring the harvest season to a close. Click here to vote for your favorite three scarecrows! The winner will be announced
Online Gift Shop Now Live!
We have some BIG NEWS - DCHS is debuting our new online gift shop! We already have books, calendars, postcards, and other gifts for sale right now, and hope to add more soon. You can have your order SHIPPED to you,