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Nautical Night
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to invite you to our first annual Nautical Night fundraiser in the Legacy Gardens. You will enjoy delicious food from La Ferme, signature cocktails, and one of a kind entertainment by 4 to the Bar Cabaret. The evening will culminate in a live auction of unique items and unforgettable experiences. We hope you will join us. Tickets are $100/person.
Find out more »Children’s Make-n-Take: Just Add Water
This class is all about water! Kids will experiment with water filtration, make their own mini-water cycle, learn about buoyancy, and more! At the end of the class, the kids will get to explore the We Are Water MN exhibit at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. Advanced registration is required. To register, visit https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/7754/youth-summer-2022-spring-2023/children-s-make-n-take-series-just-add-water-gr-1-5
Find out more »Nitrate Testing Clinic
Nitrate Well Water Testing Clinic Tuesday, July 19, 4-7 pm Legacy of the Lakes Museum, Alexandria Do you use a private well in the Alexandria area? Those who rely on private wells for their drinking water supply should test for nitrate on a regular basis. Bring a well water sample to a free nitrate testing clinic hosted by We Are Water MN and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. Drop by at a time…
Find out more »Story Time at the Museum
Free water-themed story time at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum for ages 2-5 with the Douglas County Public Library. Story time begins at 1:00 and goes until 1:30. The dates for story time are: July 7 & 21 August 4 & 18
Find out more »Classic Boat Parade
Join us in a Chain of Lakes Boat Parade around Lakes Darling, Carlos, and Le Homme Dieu. All captains are welcome to come along. The parade will leave from the Arrowwood Resort marina at 1:00 pm. Watching from shore? Keep an eye out for our t-shirt cannon! *Route of parade is subject to change due to weather and lake conditions.
Find out more »What is a Rain Garden?
Join us for an informational session with Douglas County Soil and Water Conservation District. They'll go over what rain gardens are and give you information on how you can start your own. This is a free event and will be held in the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse.
Find out more »Gallery Talk: Steamboat Minnehaha
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to host representatives from the Museum of Lake Minnetonka who will take us through the history of the Steamboat Minnehaha, from its years of service to its scuttle and resurrection. This event will be held in person at the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse. Free and open to the public to attend.
Find out more »Music in the Gardens: Mick Sterling
Join us for a fantastic evening of great music and good times with Mick Sterling! Gates open at 6:00 pm and the music starts at 6:30. Gar Wood Tickets ($20) are nearest the stage and a chair is provided. Grasslands Tickets ($10) are bring your own chair and first come, first serve seating. Kids 12 & under are free! Tickets can also be purchased at the gate. Tickets are refundable up until 5:00 pm, July 28, 2022. Thank you to Alomere…
Find out more »Water Fowl Excursion
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum and the Prairie Lakes Audubon chapter have teamed up to present Water Fowl Bird Watching. This is a free event, but space is limited so advance registration is required. Visit https://lolm.betterworld.org/events/water-fowl-excursion to reserve your spot! The excursion will last from 9:00 to 11:00 am and will take place at Battle Point Park on Lake Osakis. Transportation to the event is on your own or via carpool from the museum. Those who wish to carpool should…
Find out more »Lake Brophy Paddle Excursion
We're partnering with Douglas County Parks and Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center to provide a paddle excursion on Lake Brophy on August 3! It's the perfect chance to get out and paddle, see the lake, and learn a little lake history along the way. There are two time slots available, 6-7 pm and 7-8 pm. This event is free but as space is limited in the canoe, advance registration is required. Adults and children of all ages are welcome, but…
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