Historic Programs and Presentations For Your Group
HISTORIC PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS There are a variety of programs and presentations offered by the Douglas County Historical Society for enjoyment by local clubs or groups at meetings and get-togethers. The fee for these programs is $35 for a one-half hour daytime
Robert W. Brede (1943-1967) – Honored in Virtual Vietnam Project
SP4 Robert W. Brede's remains rest in the Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria, Minnesota. You can see his bronze marker and headstone HERE at the Findagrave website. His parents, Gustave and Alma (Rieck) Brede, are also buried at Kinkead. Robert "Bob" W. Brede
Transfer Books and Land Records
In November, the staff at the Douglas County Historical Society was excited to find room again for the Douglas County Land Transfer Books, showing land transactions from the late 1800’s to the 1960’s. These show the transfer of land from owner to owner,
Where Did My Ancestors Live? Where was the farm? The cabin?
People who request research assistance often wish to know the location of the places where their ancestors lived in Douglas County. We have several wonderful resources to help us find that information. To see more of our Research Library Resources,
Triple Chocolate and Chocolate Drizzle! Who Can Resist?
Don't miss our Ethnic Bake Sale on Friday, December 4, 2015, 10 am to 2 pm. Along with our traditional favorites, such as kolachy, lefse, flatbread, krumkaka, pfeffernuss, and spritz, Mary has been finding recipes for delicacies from other countries.
Is Your Class Reunion Coming Up? We Can Help!
The Douglas County Historical Society can help you with your class reunion! We have senior class lists (1887-present day) Class yearbooks for Alexandria, Brandon and Evansville School information Obituaries for classmates who have passed Alhi Times school newspapers (1924-1973) Alexandria newspapers on microfilm, including sports and
Give to the Max Day is November 12, 2015!
Give to the Max Day on November 12, 2015 is a special day to donate to the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS). Every donation made at the GiveMN.org website on Nov. 12 will also enter the DCHS into drawings to win
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