Christmas Bake Sale
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesJoin us for a Bake Sale in the Runestone Museum lobby. Goodies will include lefse, rosettes, shortbread, peanut brittle, cookies, breads, bars, krumkake, and much more! We will be demonstrating how to make lefse throughout the day. Proceeds will be used to develop museum field trip materials and museum exhibits. Want to volunteer? Give us…
“Preserving Your Treasures at Home”
There are many things that can cause some of our more precious items to deteriorate faster than we would like. Join Legacy of the Lakes Museum's Kaci Johnson as she explains agents of deterioration and how best to protect and preserve the historical treasures in your home. From photographs to textiles, she'll give tips and…
Wolf Exhibit Open!
Back by popular demand, the Wolf Exhibit is now on display at the Runestone Museum. Learn about wolves in Minnesota as well as in the region and discover their long time relationships and interactions with humans.
“How to Record Your Family’s Oral Histories”
You know you want to save a relative’s stories before they’re gone, but where do you even begin? We have good news! ANYONE can make an impactful Oral History that will save precious memories for generations to come. In this program hosted by Brittany Johnson (Director of the Douglas County Historical Society), we will cover…
“How to Preserve Your Own Self-History”
Do you have experiences, memories, or observations you want to leave for your descendants? Or are you looking to leave behind a record of your life for future historians? Trying to find a place to start can be a daunting task – but the folks from the Douglas County Historical Society are here to help.…
One Shoe Snowshoe
The Runestone Museum in collaboration with Alexandria Community Education would like to invite you to join the Runestone Museum’s One Shoe Snowshoe virtual 5k (3.1 mile) fundraiser! Registration includes a commemorative beanie, Runestone Museum donation and your choice of ice skates, snowshoes, cross country skis, or fat tire bike*...if you don’t have your own! This…
4H Exhibit
Our NEW permanent exhibit, 4H in Douglas County officially opens this spring (weather permitting)! Learn all about the origins of 4H in this area and its rich history woven into the fabric of our rural Minnesota culture.