Becker County Museum & Research Library

Historic Downtown Detroit Lakes Walking Tour! May 17-19, each day at 1:00pm. Starting at the old post office building at the corner of Lake and State. $5.00 suggested donation but all are welcome.

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Legacy Destination Weekend!

May 17-19

Happy Legacy Destination Weekend everyone! We will kick it off with the first Historic Downtown Detroit Lakes walking tour at 1:00pm (starting at the School Adminstration Building on the corner of Lake Ave and State St) and also Parkfest this afternoon (Thursday) from 4:00-7:00, where you can see a booth about our upcoming "Last Chance Viewing Party" for MN Homefront and also some wonderful Legacy sponsored activities like Mosaic Mania, Tell Me a Story, and our collaborative Holmes Theater 10 Year Anniversary Exhibit! Lots to do, see and enjoy this weekend...take advantage of it all!

http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com/things-to-do/legacy-destination/

Historic Downtown Detroit Lakes Walking Tours

Come to learn the hidden history behind those buildings you walk by each day! Walking tours will take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (May 17-19) at 1:00pm. We will start at the School Administration Building on the corner of Lake Avenue and State Street. Hope to see you there!

Minnesota Homefront

Last Chance Viewing Party!

Saturday May 19, 10:00-12:00

Come to the Becker County Museum for your last chance to see the travelling exhibit "Minnesota Homefront"...taste some ration recipes, listen to some music of the era, enter the doorprize and soak in this stellar exhibit from the Minnesota Historical Society before it's gone!