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Yoga in the Garden
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 August). Classes start at 5:15 pm.…
Find out more »Water Talks: Our Magnificent Lake History
One historian wrote, “A little bit of virgin prairie held loosely in the fingers of a chain of sparkling blue lakes clothed in the gloves of the dark green foliage of oaks and other trees that grew along the shores.” In this virtual tour, we will explore how our lakes have influenced the growth of tourism, recreation and personal pastimes. Join us for this free webinar. Register here.
Find out more »Children’s Make-n-take
Alexandria Community Education and Legacy of the Lakes Museum are partnering to bring you a "Paddle Art" Make-n-Take. Kids age 8-14 will check out the paddles from the Pledge-a-Paddle Community Art Contest on display in the museum and then create their own mini version to take home with them. Cost $5.00. Sign-up with Alexandria Community Education.
Find out more »Children’s Make-n-Take
Each month the museum will have a fun, lake-life craft you can create and take home! Explore the community paddle art at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and then create your own mini version to take home with you. Cost is $5.00. Register at Alexandria Community Education.
Find out more »Museum Member Reception
Join us on August 11 for a museum member's only reception. This small gathering will be limited to 25 guests. View the new exhibits, visit your old favorites, and at 7:00 pm, enjoy a front row seat as LOLM board member Dave Bortner presents Gallery Talk Live: Engineered Speed Part II. This presentation will look at innovations in speed during the 1940s and 50s. Light refreshments will be served. Masks required. Space is limited, so reserve your free ticket today…
Find out more »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…
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