Events
Alexandria’s Famous “Molly the Cow” Is Traveling Again, As “Flat Molly”
In 1909, mischievous Alexandria high school students carried out a series of Halloween pranks after school hours, which included leading Molly the Cow into the school and up the steps to a second floor classroom. A sign around Molly’s neck said, “Milk Her, Miss French.” Several students were expelled, but thus began the legend of…
Read MoreForgotten Treasures Fundraising Sale, Thurs, Aug. 23, 2018
Summer 2018 Newsletter for DCHS MN
Click here to read the Summer Newsletter, 2018 The Summer 2018 Newsletter for the Douglas County Historical Society was in the mail to our DCHS Members this week. Take a look at the many activities and groups that have utilized the resources, employees and volunteers of DCHS this spring and early summer, as we continue…
Read MoreSpruce Hill Church Summer Song Fest, Sunday, July 15, 2018, 2:00 pm
Come and enjoy the Spruce Hill Summer Song Fest at the beautiful, historic Spruce Hill Lutheran Church in northeast Douglas County, Minnesota. Sunday, July 15, 2018, starts at 2:00 pm 2:00 pm – Lively music by Lynn Olson and friends 2:30 The Gordon Men’s Chorus will sing and then lead us in our favorite hymns.…
Read MoreDNA Day – Tuesday, May 29, 2018 – Douglas County Historical Society Genealogy Guild
DNA Day – Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Where: Douglas County Historical Society, 1219 Nokomis St., Alexandria, MN Reserve your spot by calling 320-762-0382 Listen to Open Line on 1490 KXRA AM on Friday, May 25, 2018, from 9:05 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Taryn and Glenn will discuss different aspects of DNA testing and the upcoming…
Read MoreKnute Nelson Organization Celebrates 70 years! (1948-2018)
After Sen. Knute and Nicolina Nelson’s daughter Ida died in 1942, the historic Knute Nelson House and surrounding property were donated to the First Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota, to be used for a nursing and care home. This founding of the Knute Nelson Nursing home was finalized in 1948, when the first residents moved…
Read MoreAnnual Membership Meeting – Douglas County Historical Society, Tues. Apr. 17, 5:30 pm at 1219 Nokomis, Alexandria, MN
Annual Membership Meeting of the Douglas County Historical Society (Minnesota) The annual membership meeting of the Douglas County Historical Society (Minnesota) will be held Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 pm at the Sen. Knute and Nicolina Nelson home, 1219 Nokomis, Alexandria, Minnesota, headquarters of the DCHS. This unique museum home is well-loved and inviting, a welcoming…
Read MoreDCHS Newsletter, Winter 2017-2018
Click this link to open the Douglas County Historical Society Winter Newsletter 2017-2018 DCHS Winter Newsletter 2017-2018 Take a look and see what we’ve been up to this winter! CANCELLED Date set for Feb. 3 Hot Dish Bake Off at Fat Daddy’s in Alexandria, MN 11:00 to 1:30 Book a program/presentation for your organization – programs…
Read MoreChristmas Service and Hymn Sing, Spruce Hill Church, December 17, 2017
Welcome Everyone to the annual Christmas Service at Spruce Hill Church in NE Douglas County, sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society MN. Details: December 17, 2017, 2:00 pm, Sunday afternoon. Come enjoy this Spruce Hill, Douglas County, Minnesota tradition where everyone is welcome. Lynn Olson will play the organ, Bonnie and Emily Larson will…
Read MoreAnnual DCHS Ethnic Bake Sale and Open House – Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join us for our Douglas County Historical Society (Alexandria, Minnesota) Annual Ethnic Bake Sale and Open House on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Come in out of the cold for a bowl of Knute Nelson’s favorite Senate Bean Soup, yummy lingonberry cider, and watch demonstrations of lefse, krumkake and more. Choose from many types of ethnic…
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