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Hot Chocolate and History: “Forgotten Skills: Timeless Practicalities for Every Generation”
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, AlexandriaFrontier life was isolating. Before the internet, many Minnesotans grew up knowing basic survival and everyday lessons that have been forgotten over the last few generations. Learn practical and timeless skills for everyday life with the Runestone Museum Foundation. Attend in person or online! If attending in person at the Runestone Museum, you will be…
Hot Chocolate and History: “That Little Place at the Lake: 150 Years of Cottage Architecture”
Legacy of the Lakes Museum 205 3rd Ave W, AlexandriaLegacy of the Lakes Museum will host February’s Hot Chocolate & History. Going to the lake is a time-honored Minnesota tradition and cabins and cottages wait on the water’s edge to welcome their owners home. From “Swiss” chalets to log cabins to colonial cottages, this talk explores 150 years of cottage evolution in Minnesota. Attend in…
Hot Chocolate and History: “N.J. Trenham: Early Photographer of Alexandria”
Discovery Middle School 510 McKay Ave N, AlexandriaDouglas County Historical Society will host January's Hot Chocolate & History. Discover the life and work of N.J. Trenham, a prolific photographer who documented Douglas County and its surrounding area from the 1870s-1900s. Trenham's photographs capture a unique moment in the region's history, from its bustling town streets to its rural farms and communities. Attend in…