Fundraiser for DCHS: Herberger’s Nov. 2016 Community Days Booklets Are Here!
It's just $5 to purchase a Community Days booklet, which is loaded with fantastic offers that will be available at the Herberger's family of stores during November 9 - 12, 2016. Douglas County Historical Society MN keeps the ENTIRE $5
Winter 2016 Newsletter, Douglas County Historical Society, MN
Winter Newsletter from Douglas County Historical Society, Minnesota Catch up on the latest events, news, and meet some of our volunteers! Click the link below. winter-newsletter-2016
Need Genealogy Assistance?
While we specialize in Douglas County MN Genealogy here at DCHS, our researchers are knowledgable in a wide variety of other resources and in using online sources. Make an appointment to come in and visit us, bring your information and
Third Annual Bootleggers Bash, April 30th, 2016
Join us for the 3rd Annual Bootleggers Bash on Saturday, April 30th, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Carlos Creek Winery. Bigger and better than ever, the Bootleggers Bash is a 1920's speakeasy-themed dance and dinner held at the beautiful
Central Minnesota Family Ties Genealogy Conference 2016 To Be Held in Alexandria, Minnesota!
The Central Minnesota Family Ties Genealogy Conference 2016, will be held in Alexandria, Minnesota. Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2016, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Location: Grand Arbor, 4403 Pioneer Rd SE, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Cost
Easter Morning Sunrise Service at the Historic Spruce Hill Church
Come celebrate Easter morning sunrise service at the historic Spruce Hill Church, in Douglas County, Minnesota. Date: Sunday, March 27, 2016 Time: 6:00 am Location: 13148 Spruce Hill Park Rd NE, Alexandria, Minnesota 56319 Details: Pastor Ralph Erickson of the Rose City Evangelical Free
DCHS Roof Repair Fundraising – Herberger’s Community Days Coupon Booklets – Feb. 2016
Douglas County Historical Society is fundraising with the Herberger's Community Days Coupon Booklet. Proceeds will repair the roof of the historic Senator Knute and Nicoline Nelson house, our headquarters located at 1219 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, MN. Get your Herberger's Coupon Book in advance, either online,
Bean Soup Luncheon, Feb. 16, 2016 – Fun, Delicious, and for a Good Cause!
Come enjoy a delicious bowl of Senator Knute Nelson's favorite Senate Bean Soup, still served today in Washington, D.C. Take-out containers available, and frozen soup can be purchased. Proceeds go to the Douglas County Historical Society, to support the preservation
Preserving Douglas County MN History – Thank you Thrivent!
A big thank you to Thrivent and DCHS Volunteer Mary New, for helping us preserve Douglas County History! The mission of the Douglas County Historical Society is to "discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people." People from Douglas County