Douglas County Historical Society
Douglas County Historical Society
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TarynMN
Alexandria, MN25 contributions
May 2014
The Douglas county Historical Society is a must see if you enjoy digging into the history of the Alexandria and Lakes area. Once the home of Knute Nelson, Minnesota governor, then Senator, Norwegian immigrant and Civil War veteran, the house he lived in has been restored and furnished with antiques, some that were once originally in the house.
The tour guide is knowledgable and upstairs rooms hold exhibits of military history, schools, and local interest.
The lowest level of the house contains a research library with genealogy files on area families, local history files history files on hundreds of businesses an topics, and researchers to help with your search.
The tour guide is knowledgable and upstairs rooms hold exhibits of military history, schools, and local interest.
The lowest level of the house contains a research library with genealogy files on area families, local history files history files on hundreds of businesses an topics, and researchers to help with your search.
Written May 15, 2014
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lavisdaura
Miltona, MN8 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
HIDDEN GEM ALERT!!! Out of town visitors should put this on their list! The extremely friendly staff gives wonderful guided tours for next to nothing, making this a great stop for travelers on a budget or with a family. The displays are interactive and changed frequently. Definitely not some boring, dusty old museum! Lots to see and learn for kids and adults alike. Would be a fun place for couples to visit as well. Impressive research and genealogy resources available.
Written April 21, 2015
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Audrey S
3 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
We stopped by without a reservation and had an excellent tour guide who spent a lot of time with us. Interesting history and artifacts!
Written November 15, 2016
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bpwkhowell
Evansville, MN60 contributions
May 2016 • Business
Comprehensive collection of Douglas County memorabilia relating to the early settlers. Farm home moved to this site across the street from care complex also started by Knute Nelson.
Written July 4, 2016
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Elsieann
Santee, California27 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
We stopped at this house and expected a small tour with a few items but were pleasantly surprised. There are two large floors with great items to be seen. Ann, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the local history. Anyone visiting or driving by Alexandria must see this museum. Their is a small cost of $10 but worth every dollar.
Written June 2, 2016
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ljlanoue
Carlos, MN10 contributions
Feb 2016 • Business
What a wonderful addition to Alexandria, MN. Excellent staff, very helpful, extremely knowledgeable. Very interesting facts to find out about local history.
Written April 27, 2016
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Joyce W
Glenwood, MN7 contributions
Jun 2012
wonderful exhibits, great gegeology resourse library. Location is easy to find.
Written July 20, 2012
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Douglas County Historical Society (Alexandria) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Douglas County Historical Society:
- (1.07 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria
- (0.94 mi) Cedar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast
- (0.75 mi) The Pillars Bed and Breakfast
- (2.33 mi) Best Western Alexandria Inn
- (2.30 mi) Super 8 by Wyndham Alexandria MN
- Restaurants near Douglas County Historical Society:
- (0.75 mi) LA FERME
- (0.66 mi) Longtrees Woodfire Grill
- (0.60 mi) Coffee Pot
- (1.20 mi) Pike and Pint Grill
- (0.80 mi) Traveler's Inn