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Boats, Builders, and Battles: America’s Small Craft at War
Join us in the BoatHouse on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 pm for a free presentation on the contributions small watercraft have made to building up the United States and defending freedom. This talk will travel through history, starting with the Revolutionary War.
Find out more »Boo Boats
Come to the museum on Halloween for a unique and completely free trick-or-treat experience. Kids in costume travel from boat to boat inside the museum, collecting candy from costumed volunteers. Part of the Downtown Alexandria Halloween Event!
Find out more »SS Edmund Fitzgerald: From Launch to Legend
A free presentation on the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, from its launch and years of service on the Great Lakes to its final voyage. The presentation will end with a naming of the sailors lost and a moment of silence. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 pm at the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse (205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN).
Find out more »History 250 Trivia: Round Two
Raise a glass to 250+ years of American history-Round Two! Join Douglas County Historical Society and Legacy of the Lakes Museum for a fun, fast-paced trivia night featuring fascinating facts, friendly competition, appetizers, and a cash bar. Come for the drinks, stay for the history. Team registration (up to 8 individuals) is $300, while individuals can register for $40 and be placed on a team. People registering together will be placed on a team together or you can request to…
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