Thank you, DCHS volunteers!
We wanted to take a moment of your time to thank our amazing volunteers and supporters! Our annual Appreciation Potluck was this past Tuesday. Our colleagues from the Runestone Museum Foundation and Legacy of The Lakes Museum even came to show
12.15.2022 Winter Storm – DCHS Update & Snowy Scenery
Here's just a glimpse of the snowy scenery created by the winter storm in Alexandria, MN today. Please join us in offering a special THANK YOU to all the folks working to clear the snow from our streets and sidewalks, those
DCHS seeks qualified professional for roofing project – Bid Specs Posting
BID SPECS - DCHS Roof 4.21.2022 - Click here for a PDF of the Bid Specifications Bid Specifications - 4/21/2022 Roofing Project On The NRHP Designated Knute Nelson House Douglas County Historical Society, Alexandria MN This write up identifies work to be performed
Hotdish Bake-Along ’22 Update
Due to COVID-19 case numbers in Douglas County, we unfortunately will be cancelling the Great Hotdish Bake-Along previously scheduled for Saturday, February 19th, 2022. We are hopeful for February 2023, and plan on seeing you all then!
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
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
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
What is Give to the Max Day? And how does it help DCHS?
You’re going to hear a lot about GiveMN and Give to the Max Day in the next two weeks, so we thought we’d give you some background and history – it’s what we do, after all! Give to the Max Day