Indigenous Minnesotans (Gr. K-5)
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesAre you familiar with the Indigenous Peoples of Minnesota? Did you know the town of Brandon used to be named Chippewa after the Ojibwe people? Would you like to know more about the Nakota, the Anishinaabe and other groups that made Minnesota home? Join us at the Runestone Museum for an exploration into the First…
Easter Bake Sale
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesNeed some sweet treats for your guests and family over the holiday weekend - without the mess of dishes and cleaning up after? The Runestone Museum has you covered! The museum lobby will be full of baked goods, pies, cookies, and sweets of all kinds.
Nordic Folk Art Festival
Andria Theatre 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United StatesPioneer Public Television in partnership with the Runestone Museum Foundation, the Lake Region Arts Council, and several Alexandria businesses are sponsoring a Nordic Arts Film and street festival on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in downtown Alexandria! Festival goers will be able to watch a number of new Pioneer Public TV documentaries at the Andria Theater…
Sami 8-Strand Braid Bracelet
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesLeather cording and tin thread are braided together to create a fun bracelet. Glue the ends into a flat magnetic clasp - no sewing. Registration fee includes all materials and tools. Class will be held at the Runestone Museum Foundation, click here to register with Alexandria Community Education.
Mai Fest
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesCelebrate Mai Fest at Fort Alexandria! Syttende Mai is Norway’s Constitution Day and its most celebrated holiday! Minnesota has a rich connection with Scandinavia—join the Runestone Museum in celebrating that heritage at Mai Fest! Included in ticket price: lunch, live music, Scandinavian games such as Kubb and Hnefatafl, lawn games, kids activities, jewelry making, rosemaling,…
Annual Steak Fry Dinner
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesFort Alexandria Fundraiser events for the Runestone Museum Foundation. Tickets sold in advance of the event. CALL 320-763-3160
Museum Closed for Memorial Day
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesThe Runestone Museum will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Wine Ale & Art Crawl
Wine/Ale Samples Appetizer Pairings Artist Exhibits/Demonstrations Starting location and maps available at Fort Alexandria at the Runestone Museum to purchase a $15 wristband for wine & Ale tasting & refreshments! Pre-ticket sales at https://alexandria-downtown-merchants-association.ticketleap.com/wine-ale--art-crawl/
History Live!
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesHistory comes alive at Fort Alexandria! Reenactors, demonstrations, food, kid's games and activities! More details to come!
History Live!
Runestone Museum Foundation 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, United StatesHistory comes alive at Fort Alexandria! Reenactors, demonstrations, food, kid's games and activities! More details to come!