You've had a chance to admire them all season and now is your chance to bring one home with you! Over 20 artists have generously donated their paddles from the Paddle Art contest to the museum for a fundraising auction, giving you the opportunity to own a unique piece of art! Bidding begins online on October 20, 2024 at 5:00 am and is open until October 26 at 11:59 pm. Preview the available paddles in person at the museum or…

The docks are coming in, which means our season is drawing to a close. Join us at the museum Sunday, October 27 from 12-4 pm for an open house celebrating an amazing season! The event includes: Free Admission Hot Apple Cider Fall-themed treats Kid's Crafts Door Prize drawing

As part of the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association Halloween Trick or Treat event, the museum is joining in the fun with Boo Boats. Bring the kids to the Legacy of the Lakes Museum on October 31 from 3-5 pm. We'll have volunteers stationed in different boats around the museum passing out candy. This event is free and open to the public.

It's the 9th annual Parade of Trees, part of Christmas in the Fort celebrations! Join us Friday, November 29, 2024 from 2-6 pm to kick off the holiday season. The Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse will be filled with holiday trees decorated by area clubs, organizations, and businesses. There will also be a Hot Cocoa Bar, S'mores over the fire, Christmas choirs, the Garden of Lights, and more! The best part? This event is 100% free! Don't forget to head…

Come to the BoatHouse to view the holiday trees decorated by area clubs, organizations, and businesses! Saturday, November 30 5:00-8:00 pm Sunday, December 1 5:00-8:00 pm This is a free event! Don't forget to bring your spare change to vote for your favorite tree. Any amount is accepted, from $0.25 to $20, in-between and beyond! Proceeds from voting are donated to this year's Non-Profit of the Year, Ellie's Legacy Pet Rescue. Garden of Lights is open from 5:00-8:00 pm Saturday…

Come to the BoatHouse to view the holiday trees decorated by area clubs, organizations, and businesses! Sunday, December 1 5:00-8:00 pm This is a free event! Don't forget to bring your spare change to vote for your favorite tree. Any amount is accepted, from $0.25 to $20, in-between and beyond! Proceeds from voting are donated to this year's Non-Profit of the Year, Ellie's Legacy Pet Rescue. Garden of Lights is open from 5:00-8:00 pm.

Legacy of the Lakes Museum will host February’s Hot Chocolate & History in the BoatHouse on February 13, 2025 at 6:30.  It’s said that Superior never gives up her dead. With over 350 shipwrecks and 10,000 lives lost, Lake Superior has tales of tragedy, heroism, and mother nature’s fury. This talk will look at well-known and lesser known shipwrecks on the largest of the Great Lakes, using images, data, and scans from decades of underwater archaeology. When you arrive at the…

Our speaker series presented by Lee Wangstad, the History of Recreational Boating: Part IV looks at post-WWII developments in boating, using advertisements and images from the time period. These talks are free and open to the public and take place in the BoatHouse. This is part 4 of a 5 part series. Missed previous parts? Don’t worry, these talks stand on their own!