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Kensington Runestone, Alexandria

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#11 of 16 in Things to do in Alexandria
Monument · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
This is a Kensington Ruin Stone Facebook sight to discuss everything/anything about the stone. If you have old photos, old letters or just old stories that your parents/grandparents have passed down to you, please post them ! Let's get the discussion going, and bring some new light on a very important and very overlooked national treasure!
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  • By GenotheViking
    I love this piece of history. One must do a lot of reading and study before making a decision on whether it's real or not. Being a Viking myself I believe in it. On display at the great museum in...  more »
  • By World_traveller_in_U
    Be sure to ask questions as the staff are happy to give you the "inside scoop" on the rune stone. Tons of history to appreciate!!  more »
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  • By Samuel Sidzyik
    Nice little spot just off the highway. Large replica of the rune. The actual one if you want to see it is at the rune museum.
  • By Jess Olson
    Great park & sledding hill. New visitors center good for family get togethers. Fun sledding hill.
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