WWII Hangar Dance 2023
2023-07-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303, United States
Save the date for the next Hangar Dance!
During our WWII Living History weekend, we encourage people of all ages to join us and bring your dancing shoes to bust your best moves at the Whitney Senior Center!
Additional information coming soon. We can’t wait to see you all!

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At War & At Home: The WWII Experience
2023-07-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
We’re bringing back our annual WWII weekend! More information to come later in 2023, but for now we wanted to let you all know the dates.
You can expect the Museum to be full of family-friendly activities, reenactors, interactive exhibits, and a lot more.
We hope to see you there July 8 & 9! Register online here: Saturday (Day 1), Sunday (Day 2)
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Our Narratives Open Mic Night
2023-08-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Bring your talent and tell your story! Music, Poetry, Prose, Storytelling, Comedy!

Tell your story about YOUR place in Stearns County! Are you a newcomer? Were you born and raised? Do you have a story of a special corner of this community?

Please note that we often hear stories and listen to perspectives that can be uncomfortable. We hold space for this type of exchange, respecting other’s experience. All are welcome.

We will be outdoors (weather permitting) so please bring a lawn chair or blanket! You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Go to heijeuarts.org for specifics about the program. Please reach out to us or info@heijeuarts.org with questions!

Hops & History: "Whiskey Shores" with Elizabeth Reisinger
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Beaver Island Brewing Company, 216 6th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Register here!

Historic Harvest Fest
2023-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Sundown Cemetery Tour - Sauk Centre & Palmer House
2023-10-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Sauk Centre, Sauk Centre, MN, United States

Civil War Roundtable - My Great-Grandfather's Final Resting Place: Salisbury Prison
2023-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Most Civil War history buffs have heard of Andersonville, but Salisbury Prison is equally infamous. It began under idyllic circumstances and ended with desperation. Please join us at our monthly meeting at the Stearns History Museum and come along for the journey of Salisbury Prison’s history.
Doors open at 3pm. Meeting begins at 3:15pm with welcome, introductions, and treats!
New this month: our first Civil War Book Exchange! Bring a book you’d be willing to loan to others. Make sure to put your contact info inside if you want it back.

Colonialism & WWII: A storytelling and writing workshop
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

History in the Making
2023-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Come to our first annual arts and craft fair called History in the Making. We’ll have artisans and makers selling their wares inside the building. We can’t wait to see you there!

Keeping the Weather Out: Homeowner How-to's
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | TBD
Back by popular demand, “Keeping the Weather Out: Homeowner How-tos,” is perfect for home and property owners eager to get ready for Minnesota’s cold weather season. This hands-on workshop will cover how to fix cracks and drafts, repair problem doors and windows, and practice the best winterization methods and techniques. Taught by local renovation specialist, Eric Cheever, this class is for anyone caring for an older home or structure.
The workshop takes place at the beautiful Queen Anne-style home near downtown St. Cloud built in 1886 by Frank Fandel, founder of Fandels Department Stores. The yellow brick structure has seen various remodels and alterations throughout its 135 years of existence, making it the perfect setting to learn about everything from energy audits and tuck pointing to how older, existing buildings can be just as snug and energy efficient as newer ones. A must for anyone looking to get
ready for winter!
Held both inside and out, the class will include a tour of the home and a chance to practice the effective skills and techniques needed for keeping the weather out of your own home or structure. A complimentary boxed lunch will be provided courtesy of the site host, Peter Fandel. General admission is $20. Class size is limited so register today!
For more information and to register, visit https://www.rethos.org/events or contact Ann Marie Johnson, Central Minnesota Education Coordinator for Rethos based out of the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud (CentralMN@rethos.org; 320-253-8424).

Gingerbread Architecture - The Sweet Elements of Design
2023-11-18 | Great River Children’s Museum, 601 W St Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Love gingerbread? A fan of architecture and construction? Dream of building your own home or designing a structure? Then this class is for you!
Learn the basics of building construction and architectural design at this all-ages, family-friendly, kid-oriented workshop taught by Eric Cheever, the fun-loving Exhibits & Collections Curator for the Stearns History Museum. Eric will show you the inner workings of construction and design and teach about basic building elements during this hands-on class. Engage your inner architect or builder while creating your own structural masterpiece using icing and gingerbread. It’s sure to be a sweet treat!
Gingerbread Architecture: The Sweet Elements of Design will be held twice: the first on November 18 and the second on December 2.
This class on November 18 will be held at the Great River Children’s Museum, Lahr Building, at 601 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301. The class will be held from 11am-noon.
General admission is $15. Sliding scale admission options are also available. Register here.
This class is brought to you by Rethos: Places Reimagined. Rethos Education is financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.
This event is sponsored by GLTArchitects and Cold Spring Bakery.

Haunted Holiday Escape Room
2023-11-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-07 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Gingerbread Architecture - The Sweet Elements of Design
2023-12-02 | Benton County Historical Society, 202 2nd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379, United States
Love gingerbread? A fan of architecture and construction? Dream of building your own home or designing a structure? Then this class is for you!
Learn the basics of building construction and architectural design at this all-ages, family-friendly, kid-oriented workshop taught by Eric Cheever, the fun-loving Exhibits & Collections Curator for the Stearns History Museum. Eric will show you the inner workings of construction and design and teach about basic building elements during this hands-on class. Engage your inner architect or builder while creating your own structural masterpiece using icing and gingerbread. It’s sure to be a sweet treat!
Gingerbread Architecture: The Sweet Elements of Design will be held twice: the first on November 18 and the second on December 2.
This class on December 2 will be held at the Robinson-Stanton House, Benton County Historical Society, 202 2nd Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.
General admission is $15. Sliding scale admission options are also available. Register here.
This class is brought to you by Rethos: Places Reimagined. Rethos Education is financed in part by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.
This event is sponsored by GLTArchitects and Cold Spring Bakery.

Heritage Circle Tour- Blattner Energy
2024-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
This members-only event will tour Blattner Energy, in Avon, with lunch to follow (pay-on-your-own) at the Avon Cabin Cafe.
Questions? Contact Ann Marie – development@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424

Hops & History- Kary Janousek- "When the Past is Present"
2024-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Bad Habit Brewing Company
Join Fargo photographer and artist Kary Janousek to learn about the amazing Victorian wet plate collodion process invented in 1851, what a tintype and ambrotype is, the basic steps of creating an image, and how she will be using this amazing form of photography to bring the past into the present at historical sites across the Dakotas in 2024.
Cost: $10 for non-members, FREE for members

1980s Car Show and "I Want My 1980s" exhibit opening
2024-05-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
We are kicking off a summer of 1980s fun tonight! Come and see the glory of 1980s cars right here on the museum grounds! Bring some cash for brats and burgers from Auto Value and delicious craft beer from Third Street Brewing, and enjoy the 1980s tunes that will be floating through the air. And when you need to cool off, head on inside the museum and see our brand new exhibit, “I Want My 1980s,” showcasing all the things that made that decade so rad.
Event is FREE to the public- DONATIONS to the museum are always welcome!

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Bus Tour
2024-06-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Ladies, celebrate the Summer Solstice by joining the museum for a fun and tasty afternoon in the southeastern part of the county!
-Tour and summer picnic at Fairhaven Mill Park
-Tours and tastings at Millner Heritage Winery in Kimball
-$65 per person
-Book your spot today!

At War and At Home: The WWII Experience
2024-07-13 - 2024-07-14 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Our World War II Living History event is back! Come to the museum for authentic World War II military vehicles, reenactors, weapons demonstrations, and more! This year, with a focus on war correspondents and journalism, we have something for everyone- from our kids’ obstacle course to World War II trivia, there’s something to keep you busy all day long!

History Outdoors- Blazing the Oregon Trail
2024-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
This summer, students will bring the 1980s computer hit to life as they experience the triumphs and tragedies of The Oregon Trail in real time. Can you make a wagon that floats across the river? Can you find enough food to keep your party alive? Will you make it to Oregon?
Recommended ages: 8-14
Cost: $10/child, members free (Household membership required)

St. Cloud Municipal Band - 80s themed concert
2024-09-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us on the Museum lawn as the St. Cloud Municipal Band plays some of the most familiar and catchy tunes of the 1980s! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, some snacks, and enjoy the show!

Historic Harvest Fest
2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The Historic Harvest Fest is back! On Saturday, September 28th, come on over to the Museum for some fall fun! We will have pumpkin painting, vintage style carnival games, a petting zoo, a hot apple cider bar, a cake walk, and more! This even is FREE for all!

Escape Room - 1984
2024-12-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
In our third annual Escape Room, Big Brother is watching. The past has been erased, and the future is bleak. It is up to you to find enough historic relics to make yourself remember. Otherwise, you will be trapped, and under surveillance, forever.
Slots at 4, 5, 6, and 7 pm. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person, $20/members. Member code required.

Escape Room - 1984
2024-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
In our third annual Escape Room, Big Brother is watching. The past has been erased, and the future is bleak. It is up to you to find enough historic relics to make yourself remember. Otherwise, you will be trapped, and under surveillance, forever.
Slots at 1, 2, 3, ad 4. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person, $20/members. Member code required.
