Not So “Dry” History at Copper Trail Brewing
>Join the Douglas County Historical Society as we partner with the Legacy of the Lakes Museum on Tuesday, February 17, for Not So "Dry" History, an educational and entertaining presentation beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Copper Trail Brewing Company! This event
Upcoming History and Hot Chocolate Class
Warm up this winter with Hot Chocolate & History, a cozy look at how the first U.S. centennial was celebrated in Alexandria and Douglas County, all while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. Perfect for anyone who enjoys local history and
2025 DCHS Scarecrow Contest
It's time—our annual Scarecrow Contest is just around the corner, and you could scare up first place this year! It's never too early to start planning your entry! Participation is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes paid out to the 1st, 2nd,
Artifact Chat: World War II
Free to the public! Join us at the Douglas County Historical Society as we discuss WWII artifacts from our collection. September 19, 2025 11:00 am historic@dchsmn.org 320-762-0382 1219 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, 56308
TICKETS AVAILABLE! 2025 Alexandria Historic House Tour
Join the Douglas County Historical Society for the 2025 Alexandria Historic House Tour! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Join the Douglas County Historical Society on Saturday, July 19, 2025 (12-5 p.m.) for the 2025 Alexandria Historic House Tour! This self-guided tour through Alexandria’s historic
RESCHEDULED: The Great Hotdish Bake-Off
Hello friends,As you know, we've been hard at work getting ready for the annual Great Hotdish Bake-Off, where star bakers compete for glory and prizes through creating and serving their signature hotdish creations.It was brought to our attention by a
The Great Hotdish Bake-Off
It’s time for the Great Hotdish Bake-Off & Silent Auction! Family friendly event fundraiser featuring a hotdish competition, silent auction, and fun local history, supporting the Douglas County Historical Society. 11 AM – 1 PM at The BoatHouse at the Legacy of
The Great Hotdish Bake-Off! Sat., Feb 10, 2024, 11 am – 1 pm
Mark your calendars now! The Great Hotdish Bake-Off & Silent Auction! is just around the corner on Saturday, February 10th, 2024! The Great Hotdish Bake-Off & Silent Auction! is a family friendly event fundraiser featuring a hotdish competition, silent auction, local
Newspaper Book Sale – Friday, June 23, 2023
DCHS is selling duplicate hardcover bound volumes of local newspapers not needed in our collection. Now's your chance to take home a piece of history! More than 100 books from ~1980s-2010s are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Books are $25 each. The
Scan for Keeps! 3 Free Scanning Workshops held at Douglas County Library in April
Bring your treasured family photos or letter-sized documents to be scanned and digitally preserved at this free community workshop hosted in the Douglas County Library's Large Meeting Room. DCL and DCHS staff will scan your items and create digital copies