Meet the Author Event: David M. Krueger
Meet the Author: Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America, by David M. Krueger. Place: (note change of venue) Nelson Gables, 1220 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308 in the Governor's Room. (Located across Nokomis street from the Douglas County Historical
“Glacial Minnesota Woman” Presentation – Sept. 17, 2015 – Free!
Mystery of the Skeletal Remains Known as "The Lady of the Lake Her bones were discovered during construction of what became a major highway project in 1931. Her skeletal remains rested in what had been a Minnesota glacial lake near Pelican Rapids
Contest For Douglas County 5th Graders!
The Douglas County Cemetery Association recently announced their 3rd annual Essay Contest for all Douglas County 5th graders with an October 14, 2015 deadline for submissions. Cash Prizes of $75, $50 and $25 will be awarded for the top 3 essays from each
Spruce Hill Summer Song Fest – Sunday, July 12, 2015 – Prelude Music Begins At 2:00
Come and enjoy the Spruce Hill Summer Song Fest at the beautiful, historic Spruce Hill Lutheran Church in northeast Douglas County, MN. Sunday, July 12, 2015 2:00 p.m - Lynn Olson and friends will provide wonderful pre-service music. The Gordon Men’s Choir will
DCHS Newsletter, Winter 2014/2015, and Event Calendar
We have some fun activities coming up in 2015. Check out our Winter Newsletter and Event Calendar at the link below. Winter Newsletter 2014:2015 Some highlights: Calendar of upcoming events Bean Soup luncheon at Nelson Gables, Feb. 17, 2015 Bringing back the "Bootlegger Bash" April
Holly Jolly Kids’ Christmas!
Come enjoy a Holly Jolly Kids' Christmas at the Douglas County Historical Society! (1219 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, Minnesota) Saturday December 13, 2014, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Share a fun holiday activity with those special kids in your life! $10 per child includes several
Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, Annual Ethnic Bake Sale and Open House
Welcome to our annual DCHS Bake Sale and Open House, Friday, December 5th, 2014, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come and enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations at the historic Knute and Nicolina Nelson House, 1219 Nokomis St., Alexandria, MN 56308. Watch live demonstrations of lefse
Give to the Max Day, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014
The Douglas County Historical Society is a non-profit organization which relies on your donations to support programs, preservation, research and the Knute Nelson House and Spruce Hill Church. For a quick and easy way to make a donation and support
Fall Calendar Updates
The Calendar of Events for this fall is found in the Fall 2014 Newsletter. We have one change: The Nov. 18, 2014 "Minnesota's Lost Towns" presentation from 1 - 3 pm has been cancelled. Take a look at the other upcoming events
Calling all Douglas Co. 5th graders (and those that love them)
The Douglas County Cemetery Association (DCCA) announces their 2nd annual Essay Contest for all interested 5th grade students in Douglas County, Minnesota. Three students from each school, and the home school category, will receive monetary prizes of $75, $50 and