Christmas in the Fort
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesJoin us for Alexandria's Holiday Kick-Off Tradition - "Christmas in the Fort"! Runestone Museum and the Legacy of the Lakes Museum have a series of events from 3-6pm! At the Fort: Visit Santa & Mrs. Clause Apple Cider & Cookies Live Reindeer DCHS Book Giveaway Christmas Choirs At the Boathouse: Parade of Trees Hot Cocoa…
Christmas Bake Sale
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesCome out and support our fundraiser! Proceeds support the Runestone Museum Foundation! Lakes Area Bakers: We need you! The Museum's Christmas Bake Sale is Dec. 16th and we're hoping that you can contribute your famous baked goods to our fundraiser this year! Please contact us if you're able to support us as a baker…
History At Home Online Course “Snow & Ice- Snow in Their Hearts: Innovation of Winter Sports”
January 12 th | 6-7 PM History at Home: Snow & Ice Snow in Their Hearts: Innovation of Winter Sports Explore the origins of snow sports made popular in Minnesota: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ski jumping & skijoring. The Runestone Museum will guide you through the origins and the development of popular winter sports. *Special Museum…
History at Home Courses
The Runestone Museum Foundation is partnering the following local organizations to present "History at Home" online courses: Alexandria Public Schools Douglas County Historical Society Legacy of the Lakes Museum & Gardens *Special Museum Member Discount for classes! "History at Home" is a series of online courses led by our local experts whose passion is historical…
History at Home Online Course: “Black History Month-The Civil War, MN and Black Experiences
February 16th | 6-7 PM History at Home: Black History Month The Civil War, Minnesota & Black Experiences Minnesota joined the United States as a Union State in 1858, three short years before the start of the Civil War. Volunteering troops immediately, Minnesota has deep and meaningful connections with places like Gettysburg & Antietam, but…
History at Home Online Course: “Women’s History Month – Clara Kinkead, A MN Story”
March 16 th | 6-7 PM History at Home: Women’s History Month Clara Kinkead: A Minnesota Story Through letters and journal entries, journey back to the 1860s with new wife and new mother, Clara Kinkead as she travels from Delaware to Alexandria to join her new husband, Robert Kinkead (brother to William and Alexander).…