“We’re going up north to the lake.” It’s a common phrase heard every summer across the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and for many families, boat culture is synonymous with being a Minnesotan. At the Legacy of the Lakes Museum in Alexandria, Minnesota, this cultural heritage is preserved and explained to Minnesotans and visitors alike. The museum began in the 1990s as a shared concept among a group of locals who loved restoring classic boats. There was a desire to have a home for the boats as well as to celebrate…
