Wanted: Yearbooks and the Alhi Times
We would love to have a complete collection of yearbooks here at the Douglas County Historical Society as a research resource. Our oldest "yearbook" is from 1900, and we are in great shape sequentially until we get to more modern
Fundraiser for our Roof Fund – Nov. 11 to Nov. 14, 2015 Herberger’s Community Days Booklets
We are excited to participate in the Herberger's Community Days Fundraiser, (shopping days Nov. 11- Nov. 14, 2015) by selling the coupon booklets in advance. The booklets are $5, ALL of which goes to our roof repair fund. Stop by the
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
Douglas County Cemetery Association Fall/Winter 2015 Newsletter
Click below to read the Fall/Winter 2015 Newsletter for the DCCA. DCCA FallWinter 2015 - final copy Read exciting information about the Findagrave.com website and Douglas County Cemeteries, check updates about the 5th grade essay contest and its Oct. 14th, 2015 entry deadline (no pun intended),
“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
Researchers from Brand, Austria
On Friday, May 29, 2015, the Douglas County Historical Society hosted researchers from Brand, Austria for the day. DCHS member Delette Zimmel Huffman (on right) arranged for their research visit. Delette has made the connection from her ancestors in Douglas
The Roof of This Historic Home Needs Repair
The Douglas County Historical Society is located at 1219 Nokomis Street in Alexandria, Minnesota. It is the former residence of Knute Nelson and on the National Register of Historic Places. The house needs to be maintained to preserve its historical integrity,
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