Follow Our Give to the Max Fundraisers Here!
As funds are raised, we will be posting behind the scenes videos of our museums and videos of our staff pushing their limits with treats like spicy food and lutefisk. Click here to follow our GiveMN campaigns, see behind the scenes
ATTN: Food Trucks/Food Vendors! Park at DCHS!
Attention local food trucks/food vendors! With the current Stay Safe Order keeping our doors closed to guests, we've got a big empty parking lot on Nokomis Street. Seems a shame to keep it to ourselves when a neighbor could maybe get
Memorial Day 2020
Cancelled doesn’t mean forgotten… And there’s ways for you to honor Memorial Day and our fallen service members at home or while safely social distancing. Memorial Day began as Decoration Day in the years following the Civil War. This day honors
2nd Scarecrow Contest Announced!
Open to any groups, businesses, clubs, families, or individuals. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive prizes. Scarecrows will be displayed on the lawn next to the Douglas County Historical Society. Scarecrows must be display ready and family friendly!
DNA For Beginners – Resources and Links for Research
This page is a supplement to the DNA For Beginners Classes, Spring 2019 at DCHS MN. Session 1: Understanding Centimorgans and other Definitions This DNA Vocabulary List is a starting point. If you want to learn more about each term, please use
Update: 2018 Scarecrow contest voting, Douglas County Historical Society MN
Thank you to all who created these fun scarecrows, and to those who participated with their votes! The results are in. 1st Place: Ole, by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 2nd Place: ¨No Ifs, Ands or Butts¨ by Real Estate by Jo
Douglas County, Minnesota – Small Towns – Photos, History and Files Reveal the Past
Historic photos reveal the history of Douglas County's small towns. They feature false front stores in wood and brick, wooden walkways, and dirt streets, and could inspire a setting for an old movie about the Wild West. Day to day life is
Family Friendly Tours Of The Historic Knute and Nicolina Nelson Museum/Home
Guided Tours Tours available 9:00am - 3:00 pm Monday-Friday, or by special arrangement. Call 320-762-0382 or email historic@dchsmn.org for reservations and information. (Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.) Location: 1219 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308 Guided Tour Admission $5.00 per person/age
Enjoy This Beautiful, Historic Home As The Setting For Your Special Event
Host Your Special Event With Us The historic Knute and Nicolina Nelson Home is a lovely setting for your special event. For groups of 24 or less, you can enjoy your event without the stress of hosting in your own home.