Douglas County Historical Society

Black and white photo of the Douglas County Historical Society, a two-story house with a porch, several windows, and a sign in front. Surrounded by grass and trees, the building stands proudly with an American flag nearby.

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Douglas County Historical Society

Logo for the Douglas County Historical Society featuring an outline of Minnesota with Roman numerals as clock numbers, and the tagline "history is timeless" below, celebrating Douglas County's timeless heritage.

About Douglas County Historical Society

Douglas County Historical Society is located in the historic residence of Senator Knute Nelson, the house has been restored and has many of the original furnishings. The research library houses extensive historical and genealogical resources with 125 years of area newspapers. Guided tours available 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, or call to schedule a group tour.

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