Upcoming Events
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History at Home: Preserving Your Treasures
February 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm -
History at Home: How To Record Your Family’s Oral Histories
February 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm -
History at Home: How to Preserve Your Own Self-History
February 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm -
History at Home: How Our Places Were Named
March 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm -
History at Home: From Bloomers to Bikinis: A Brief History of Beachwear
March 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
HOURS
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
COVID19 Response:
Per governor order, we will be closed until further notice. We are happy to take research requests via email at historic@dchsmn.org. Thank you for your understanding. Immediate concerns may be emailed to brittany.johnson@dchsmn.org.
- Office Hours:
- M-F, 8:30-5:00
- Tours:
- M-F, 9:00 – 3:00
- $5/adult, $3/child.
- Schedule group tours in advance.
- Research Library:
- M-F, 10:00 – 2:00pm
- Contact us at 320-762-0382 or historic@dchsmn.org.
Events
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…