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October 2023

Parade of Trees Sign Up

October 9, 2023 @ 8:00 a.m. - November 17, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Christmas in the Fort 2021 - First Batch B.Johnson-179 (1)

We would like to invite your club, organization, or business to decorate a holiday tree with a theme of your choosing for display in the BoatHouse on the Legacy of the Lakes Museum campus during Christmas in the Fort (November 24). There is no fee to participate and the trees will be viewed by thousands over the Thanksgiving weekend, where people will vote for their favorite tree. We are continuing our new portion of the event to encourage visiting our…

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Fall Open House

October 29, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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FALL OPEN HOUSE

Join us in celebrating our 2023 season with an Open House at the museum. Enjoy free museum entry, hot apple cider, and fall themed treats from 12-4!

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November 2023

Parade of Trees

November 24, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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November 24, 2023 | 3-6 pm November 25, 2023 | 5-8 pm November 26, 2023 | 5-8 pm More details coming soon!

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Garden of Lights

November 24, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Garden of Lights Event Cover Photo (002)

Brought to you by the Friends of Christmas, Garden of Lights is a walk-through festive light display in the Legacy Gardens (205 3rd Ave W) that will run the length of the holiday season. Garden of Lights opens on November 24 from 3-6 during Parade of Trees and Christmas at the Fort. From November 25-December 31, the Gardens will be open from 4:30 to 8:00 pm, Thursday-Sunday. The Gardens are free to walk through, but donations are appreciated. Please use…

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Garden of Lights

November 25, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. - December 31, 2023 @ 8:00 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Garden of Lights Event Cover Photo (002)

Brought to you by the Friends of Christmas, Garden of Lights is a walk-through festive light display in the Legacy Gardens (205 3rd Ave W) that will run the length of the holiday season. Garden of Lights opens on November 24 from 3-6 during Parade of Trees and Christmas at the Fort. From November 25-December 31, the Gardens will be open from 4:30 to 8:00 pm, Thursday-Sunday. The Gardens are free to walk through, but donations are appreciated. Please use…

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Parade of Trees

November 25, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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November 25, 2023 | 5-8 pm November 26, 2023 | 5-8 pm More details coming soon!

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Parade of Trees

November 26, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Parade of Trees IMAGES

November 26, 2023 | 5-8 pm More details coming soon!

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February 2024
$14

Hot Chocolate & History: That Little Place at the Lake

February 8 @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Legacy of the Lakes Museum will host February’s Hot Chocolate & History in the BoatHouse. Going to the lake is a time-honored Minnesota tradition and cabins and cottages wait on the water’s edge to welcome their owners home. From “Swiss” chalets to log cabins to colonial cottages, this talk explores 150 years of cottage evolution in Minnesota. Attend in person or online! If attending in person at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum, you will be welcomed with hot chocolate! If you choose…

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$14

Sailor School

February 10 @ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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SAILOR SCHOOL

Sailor School is a 3-hour camp at the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse that will teach students grades 3-6 the skills an experienced sailor needed aboard a ship, from knots to navigation and more in between. A mid-morning snack will be provided. Cost is $14. Registration is required. Register here!  

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$58

Paddle Paint & Sip

February 22 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Paint and Sip Cover

Join us for an evening of creativity at the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse. In honor of their Paddle Art Contest returning this year, the museum is hosting a paint and sip using paddles as the canvas! An artist will be on hand to give guidance as you recreate a piece of paddle art to take home with you. Enjoy a glass of wine as you let your inner artist out! All supplies, including your first glass of wine, are…

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