Douglas County Historical Society, MN

Welcome to the Douglas County Historical Society, Minnesota

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COVID19 Response:

We will be unable to give tours until further notice. We are happy to take research requests via email at historic@dchsmn.org or phone at 320-762-0382. If you would like to do research in-person, please call or email ahead to arrange an appointment. Thank you for your understanding.

Immediate needs may be emailed to brittany.johnson@dchsmn.org.

 

We’re proud to be your local resource for historical research and education in Douglas County.

Located in the historic Knute Nelson House in Alexandria, MN, we believe that local history is the cornerstone of our communities.

HOURS

!!! IMPORTANT !!!

COVID19 Response:

We will be unable to give tours until further notice. We are happy to take research requests via email at historic@dchsmn.org or phone at 320-762-0382. If you would like to do research in-person, please call or email ahead to arrange an appointment. Thank you for your understanding.

Immediate needs may be emailed to brittany.johnson@dchsmn.org.

 

  • Office Hours:
  • M-F,  9-4

 

  • Tours:
  • Currently unavailable. Thank you for your understanding.

 

 

 

Recent Posts

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    Submit Your Recipes for the Hotdish Bake-Along!

    The Douglas County Historical Society will be hosting the 3rd Annual Hotdish Bake-Off and Silent Auction Fundraiser – but this year the event will look different. Instead of an in-person…

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    Announcing the Youth Biography Contest!

    Youth Biography Contest: 1. Open to grades 6-12th. Entrants will be judged against others of their grade level. Prizes may be awarded (more details soon!) 2. Entrant must live in…

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: The Big Ole Santa Suit – And The Woman Who Made It

    The Big Ole Santa Suit – And The Woman Who Made It

    Do YOU remember Big Ole dressed up as Santa Claus? How much fabric do you think the suit required? (Answer at the bottom of this post! No cheating!) Do you…

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    DCHS Bake Sale Update

    It is with regret that DCHS is cancelling our annual Bake Sale this December. Logistical considerations for current COVID-19 restrictions would make it difficult for our volunteer bakers AND our…

COVID19 Response:

We will be unable to give tours until further notice. We are happy to take research requests via email at historic@dchsmn.org or phone at 320-762-0382. If you would like to do research in-person, please call or email ahead to arrange an appointment. Thank you for your understanding.

Immediate needs may be emailed to brittany.johnson@dchsmn.org.

 

Address

Douglas County Historical Society

1219 Nokomis Street

Alexandria, MN 56308

 

Phone: 320-762-0382

historic@dchsmn.org

HOURS

Open Year-Round, Closed on Weekends

Office Hours: M-F  8:30-5:00

Research Library: M-F  10:00 – 2:00pm

Guided Tours: M-F 9:00 – 3:00  $5/adult, $3/child.

Schedule group tours in advance.

Contact us at 320-762-0382 or historic@dchsmn.org.