Historic Holiday Recipes from Douglas County, MN
As the weather gets colder and the holidays get closer, a good number of us start wondering: What's for dinner? Gathering around a table with a meal is one of the warmest traditions of the season, and this year, the DCHS staff
The Pehr Christianson Cabinet
The Pehr Christianson Cabinet Join us in an exploration of this beautiful cabinet, handcarved in Douglas County circa 1900 by Swedish immigrant Pehr Christianson. Click the video below to watch DCHS Associate Director Jenna Collins reveal some of the history behind this
Vintage Christmas Cards from Douglas County, MN
Merry Christmas! Please enjoy these vintage Christmas cards from the DCHS collection. We are particularly grateful and excited to share these cards, as we are fortunate enough to know the year, message, and intended recipient for most of these greetings. Most of
A Glimpse at Educator Gwen Lindahl Sweet’s Photo Collection
Today we’re sharing photos collected by Gwendolyn “Gwen” Lindahl Sweet, an educator with a decades-long career helping students in Douglas County, MN. Gwen held a decades-long career teaching in many of Douglas County’s schools, as well as other schools outside of
Historic Photo: Douglas County’s 1926 Exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair
For Day 6 of the #MNStateFair, let's revisit 1926! This photograph shows the Douglas County agricultural exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair in 1926. From the Alexandria Citizen News, September 2, 1926: "Oh, isn’t that pretty,” was repeated thousands of times during
Helen Victoria Green: WWI Nurse Headstone to be Cleaned this Sat. Jun 11
Today we are featuring the story behind one headstone on our list to be cleaned & cared for at the Volunteer Cemetery Clean Up - Fahlun Cemetery event this Saturday, June 11, starting at 9am. Be aware, Helen’s story includes
Were there streetcars on Broadway in Alexandria, MN?
Have you ever heard about the street car service that ran in Alexandria, MN? If you have
Twos-Day Blizzard 1922 – And FREE printable card
Here’s a bit of local history on the “Twos-Day” blizzard – and a FREE pintable Valentine’s Day Card featuring historic photos. Almost 100 years ago exactly, the people of Douglas County were probably still digging themselves out from the 2/22/1922 blizzard.
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