Stearns History Museum
Euchre Unfolded: History, Tricks, and Play
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesJoin them for an evening of cards, culture, and competition! Discover the fascinating history of Euarchre and then jump into a friendly tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this event promises fun for all! Registration is REQUIRED for this FREE event!
Breakfast Club- Randal Dietrich, “The Minnesota Military Museum”
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesJoin them on Wednesday, July 9th, as Randal Dietrich, Executive Director of the Minnesota Military Museum, talks about the museum’s beautiful new building, and plans for the future! Cost of program is $7, FREE for SHM Members!
At War and at Home: The WWII Experience
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesJoin them on July 12 and 13th as they turn the clock back to 1945 once again! They will have authentic WWII era military vehicles, weapons demonstrations, children’s activities, WWII […]
At War and at Home: The WWII Experience
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesJoin them on July 12 and 13th as they turn the clock back to 1945 once again! They will have authentic WWII era military vehicles, weapons demonstrations, children’s activities, WWII trivia, and more! Hot dogs will also be available for purchase throughout the event.
History Outdoors: Dig Like Archaeologists
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesChildren will learn how to observe their surroundings as archaeologists would— by looking for history beneath their feet! They will even get to try their hands at a little excavation! This program is designed for children ages 7-13 Cost: $10/student, FREE with Household Memberships
History Outdoors: Dig Like Archaeologists
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesChildren will learn how to observe their surroundings as archaeologists would— by looking for history beneath their feet! They will even get to try their hands at a little excavation! This program is designed for children ages 7-13 Cost: $10/student, FREE with Household Memberships
Stearns History Museum Fix-It Clinic
Whitney Recreation Center 1529 Northway Drive, St Cloud, MN, United StatesSomething broken? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic! This clinic will have a strong focus on mending but you are welcome to bring small appliances, clothing, electronics, toys, or other household items. Volunteers will help you fix or mend your things for free. No pre-registration required. Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair. First-come, first-served. […]
Historic Harvest Fest
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesJoin them on Saturday, September 27th, for their annual Historic Harvest Fest event! They’ll have vintage style carnival games, cake walk, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, and more! This event is FREE and open to the public!
Archive Explorer- Paper Trails: Finding and Deciphering Key Historical Records
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesDiscover how to trace family and local history using key historical records! This program will introduce all types of records- birth, census, naturalization, military, land records (and more) and show you where to find them, how to read them, and how to use them in historical research.
History Unboxed: The Home Front and Beyond- A WWII Archival Experience
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesJoin them for a hands-on, immersive journey through history as you explore World War II from the Stearns County perspective. You will get to learn the significance of WWII in our region through a variety of materials. This event is FREE to the public.
Archive Explorer- Fiching for Answers: How to Use Microfilm Readers
Stearns History Museum 235 South 33rd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesJoin them for personalized instruction on how to locate, set up, and use microfilm readers and learn about the materials they have available to use. This event is FREE to the public.