LEGACY OF THE LAKES
Museum
Much of Minnesota’s history is inspired by the many beautiful lakes throughout our state, and the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens is dedicated to bringing that history to the public. Opening May 20, the museum features handcrafted wooden boats, grand hotels and fishing clubs, bringing to life traditions that reach back nearly a century and a half. These diverse exhibits, as well as the Gardens, are all part of the Legacy of the Lakes Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting equipment used on the Minnesota lakes. Originally known as the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, the name was changed to Legacy of the Lakes in 2016 to better communicate and reflect its mission of celebrating shared memories and experiences of Minnesota lake life, preserving it for future generations. In 2018, the BoatHouse, an indoor event center, was added and is
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available for rent for weddings, corporate events and family gatherings as well as a place for the museum to host educational programs and includes an indoor event hall, bathrooms and bridal suite/greenroom. The museum is located in downtown Alexandria at 205 Third Avenue West, near the Alexandria Fire Department. The museum office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the museum at 320-7591114 or through its website www. legacyofthelakes.org for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Legacy of the Lakes Diamond Classic Boat Show at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center July 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. – Music in the Gardens with Mick Sterling May 20 – Pledge-a-Paddle exhibit opens with public voting through August. The paddle exhibit will close Nov. 1.
