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Gallery Talk Live! Engineered Speed Part II
Join us on Tuesday, August 11 for a Facebook live talk with Legacy of the Lakes board member and owner of Freedom Boat Service, Dave Bortner, as he takes us through Part II of Engineered Speed. Part I detailed the late 1800s through the 1930s, this time we'll look at the 1940s and 50s. This is free to the public and no registration is required. Simply go to our Facebook page at 7:00 pm CST on the 11th and click…
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Floatin’ Fridays
The museum is hosting several boat mini-parades on select Friday evenings in August and September. Each parade will take place on a different lake and last approximately one and a half hours. If you have a classic boat, join in! If you don't, we hope you'll catch the parade as it floats by! Remember to tag any photos or videos of the parade you post on social media #lolmboatparade! Due to the weather forecast, we have moved Floatin' Friday from…
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Boat Mini-Parades
The museum is hosting several boat mini-parades on select Saturday afternoons in August and September. Each parade will take place on a different lake and last approximately an hour and a half. Classic boat captains, feel free to join in! If you don't have a boat, we hope you'll watch as the parade floats by! Remember to tag any photos or videos of the parade on social media with #lolmboatparade! August 28-Lake Darling September 4- Lake L'Homme Dieu Photo: Bulldog Photography
Find out more »Yoga in the Gardens
Yoga has so many health benefits for mind, body and spirit…especially in the beautiful gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes museum! Yoga equally strengthens and stretches, increasing flexibility and repairing muscles. It’s all about relaxing and allowing yourself and your body to have as much relaxation as you want. This time is for you – free of competition and comparison! Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels. Cost is $28.00 (includes three classes in September). Classes start at 5:15 pm.…
Find out more »Boat Mini-Parade
The museum is hosting several boat mini-parades on select Saturday afternoons in August and September. Each parade will take place on a different lake and last approximately an hour and a half. Classic boat captains, feel free to join in! If you don't have a boat, we hope you'll watch as the parade floats by! Remember to tag any photos or videos of the parade on social media with #lolmboatparade! September 5- Lake L'Homme Dieu. Parade will leave from the Lure and travel…
Find out more »Water Talks: Minnesota’s Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species
From the Lab to the Lake: Research Advances in Minnesota's Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species Dr. Nick Phelps and Meg Duhr of Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center will present the latest from the fight against aquatic invasive species in Minnesota in this free Zoom webinar. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZFc9SWOT-iODZDo083SPg. Thanks to our event partner the Douglas County Lakes Association. Photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Find out more »Pledge-a-Paddle Silent Auction
Looking for a piece of art for your home or cabin? Now you can own a unique piece done by a local artist. Legacy of the Lakes Museum will be auctioning off several of the paddles from their Pledge-a-Paddle Community Art Contest. Bidding will take place online and open on October 14 at 8:00 am and will close on October 16 at 11:59 pm. In the meantime, you can preview the paddles by visiting the museum or by visiting https://lolm.betterworld.org/auctions/pledge-paddle-auction. 100%…
Find out more »Parade of Trees Photo Submission
With great excitement, it is the season to announce the fifth annual Parade of Trees. The Runestone Museum, along with the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and other partners are pleased to bring this to our area...Virtually! Clubs, organizations, and businesses are asked to decorate a holiday tree with a theme of your choosing and submit a photo. Area residents will be encouraged to view and vote on their favorite starting at noon on December 7th and ending December 24th by…
Find out more »Light Up Broadway
Light Up Broadway is happening Friday, November 27 about 5pm. There will be a live stream happening and if you want to go in person, social distance yourself along Broadway Street between 10 Avenue and 2 Avenue. The plan is to have Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus ride down Broadway Street about 5pm and Light Up Broadway with Christmas Lights. Enjoy the lighting and stop into your favorite shops downtown! Organized by Runestone Museum Foundation
Find out more »Virtual Parade of Trees
Parade of Trees has gone virtual this year! Local area individuals, businesses, clubs, and organizations decorated themed Christmas trees and submitted their photos to the museum. Now its the public's turn to vote for their favorite. Visit legacyofthelakes.org/parade-of-trees/ starting at noon on December 7th to see the trees and vote. Don't forget your free will donation benefiting Douglas County Hospice before you leave. Voting lasts until December 24th and the winning tree will be announced on Christmas Day!
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