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SUMMARY:Civil War Roundtable: Abolitionists\, Slave Owners\, Soldiers and Spies - Women in the Civil War with Mary Soroko
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Civil War Roundtable featuring Dr. Mary Soroko on Tuesday\, September 13 @ 3:30 p.m. \nAs the war uprooted centuries old institutions and gender assumptions\, women at war inevitably found themselves intentionally and unintentionally defying rigid social expectations. Circumstances challenged what was considered acceptable female behavior and the domestic framework imposed upon women in both the north and south.  Come explore the gender assumptions of the time and how women’s participation in the politics of the abolition movement and their service in the war became the genesis of the women’s rights movement. \nDr. Mary Soroko is a retired administrator and faculty member from Ken Burn’s Civil War documentary..  The series’ references to author Mary Chestnut sparked Mary’s fascination and research into the attitudes\, experiences and roles of women before\, during and after the Civil War. \nMeetings are held at the Stearns County History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud.\nNote change in starting time:\n3:00pm – doors open and opportunity to socialize and interact with fellow members\n3:15pm – welcome and “new features”\n3:30pm – speaker presentation\n4:45pm – adjourn\nFor more information – contact Andy Ditlevson – aditlevson@gmail.com\, 320-241-8477
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/civil-war-roundtable-6/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Roundtable,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220805T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T170831Z
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SUMMARY:Beads on One String FREE Concert with Dennis Warner
DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated Minnesota folksinger and songwriter Dennis Warner for a free concert at 2:30 p.m. Saturday\, September 10\, at the Stearns History Museum. The concert will highlight Warner’s internationally recognized song\, “Beads on One String\,” and include a hands-on beading activity led by Kathy Gerdts-Senger. \nThis family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will be held outdoors on museum grounds\, weather permitting. Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy an afternoon of free music and beading at the museum. Hope to see you there! \nDennis Warner’s musical career has brought him to all 50 states and beyond. Along the journey\, he’s released 11 CD’s\, authored Beads on One String (now in its Seventh Printing) and performed in concert at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington\, D.C. His concerts blend serious\, thought provoking songs with lighter\, up-tempo material. Warner is noted for being an entertainer\, bringing the audience into the performance with laughter and even a couple of sing-alongs. You can learn more about Dennis at warnersongs.com. \n \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/beads-on-one-string/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220524T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T161058Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Connections @ SHM
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URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/chamber-connections-shm/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220719T163021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T163021Z
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SUMMARY:See you at Summertime By George!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our table for more information about the Museum\, our programs\, the Research Center\, exhibits\, and more!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/see-you-at-summertime-by-george/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220513T144622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T162448Z
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SUMMARY:History Outdoors -  Dig Like Archaeologists
DESCRIPTION:Stearns History Museum invites children ages 7-14 to enjoy History Outdoors! \nThis summer\, kids will be able to put their exploration and adventuring skills to use as they learn the basics of Archaeology. They’ll hone their observation skills\, their knowledge of what signs of ancient life to look for\, and even get a chance to do some digging! \nCost is $3/student (nonmembers) and members are free! \nPlease contact at 320.253.8424 to register or click here to register online. \nNote: the same Dig Like Archaeologists program takes place on both August 4 and August 11.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-outdoors-dig-like-archaeologists-tba-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220513T144000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T162425Z
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SUMMARY:History Outdoors - Dig Like Archaeologists
DESCRIPTION:Stearns History Museum invites children ages 7-14 to enjoy History Outdoors! \nThis summer\, kids will be able to put their exploration and adventuring skills to use as they learn the basics of Archaeology. They’ll hone their observation skills\, their knowledge of what signs of ancient life to look for\, and even get a chance to do some digging! \nCost is $3/student (nonmembers) and members are free. \nPlease contact the Museum at 320.253.8424 to register\, or click here to register online. \nSave the date for these upcoming History Outdoors programs: \n\nDig Like Archaeologists\n\nThursday\, August 4\, 10-11:30 am\nThursday\, August 11\, 10-11:30 am\n\n\n\nNote: Dig Like Archaeologists will take place on August 4 and again on August 11. It is the same program each week.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-outdoors-dig-like-archaeologists-tba/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220513T143806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T162323Z
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SUMMARY:History Outdoors - Live Like Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Stearns History Museum invites children ages 7-14 to enjoy History Outdoors! \nThis summer\, kids will be able to escape reality for a couple hours\, and get a taste of life as pioneers in Central Minnesota. They will have to do the morning chores\, which includes milking the cow\, collecting eggs\, and making butter! Once their daily chores are finished\, they will get a chance to work on a crazy quilt\, and write a journal entry with quills and ink! \nCost is $3/student (nonmembers) and members are free. \nPlease contact the Museum at 320.253.8424 to register\, or click here to register online. \nNote: Live Like Pioneers will take place once on July 21\, and again on July 28. \nSave the dates for these upcoming History Outdoors programs: \n\nDig Like Archaeologists\n\nThursday\, August 4\, 10-11:30 am\nThursday\, August 11\, 10-11:30 am
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-outdoors-live-like-pioneers-tba-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220513T143525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T143525Z
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SUMMARY:See you at the Stearns County Fair!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth at the Stearns County Fair in Sauk Centre! We’ll be there July 27 – 31 from 10am – 7pm. We hope to see you all there!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/see-you-at-the-stearns-county-fair-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220513T143144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T162251Z
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SUMMARY:History Outdoors - Live Like Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Stearns History Museum invites children ages 7-14 to enjoy History Outdoors! \nThis summer\, kids will be able to escape reality for a couple hours\, and get a taste of life as pioneers in Central Minnesota. They will have to do the morning chores\, which includes milking the cow\, collecting eggs\, and making butter! Once their daily chores are finished\, they will get a chance to work on a crazy quilt\, and write a journal entry with quills and ink! \nCost is $3/student for nonmembers\, members are free. \nPlease contact at 320.253.8424 to register or click here to register online. \nSave the dates for these upcoming History Outdoors programs: \n\nLive Like Pioneers\n\nThursday\, July 21\, 10-11:30 am\nThursday\, July 28\, 10-11:30 am\n\n\nDig Like Archaeologists\n\nThursday\, August 4\, 10-11:30 am\nThursday\, August 11\, 10-11:30 am\n\n\n\nNote: Live Like Pioneers will take place once on July 21\, and again on July 28.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-outdoors-live-like-pioneers-tba/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220712T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T221427Z
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SUMMARY:See you at Summertime By George! @ Lake George
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/see-you-at-summertime-by-george-lake-george/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220202T174510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T173152Z
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SUMMARY:WWII Hangar Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join Stearns History Museum for our WWII Hangar Dance during our Living History Weekend! This event will feature local craft beer\, complimentary treats\, and ’40s Swing Music by Rock City Jazz Band featuring Janelle Kendall and Seams Like Swing. Be sure to dress in your best zoot suit\, uniform\, or seersucker as there will be a prize for best period costume. \nSwing in early (6:30pm) if you’d like to take part in swing dance lessons! All are welcome! \nCost of entry is $10 per person. Bring cash for the bar and don’t forget your dancing shoes! \nFor tickets\, call the Museum at 320.253.8424 or click here to register. We hope to see you at the Whitney Senior Center on July 9 from 7 – 10pm! \nFor more information about the WWII Living History Weekend\, please go to www.stearnshistorymuseum.org/LivingHistory2022.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/wwii-hangar-dance/
LOCATION:The Whitney Senior Center\, 1527 Northway Dr\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220107T220822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T172751Z
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SUMMARY:WWII Living History Weekend - "At War and At Home: The WWII Experience"
DESCRIPTION:Go back in time with us! Join Stearns History Museum for our annual World War II Living History Event! This TWO day living history weekend will transport the Museum and Plaza back in time to the 1940s. \n\nVisit with re-enactors\nSee authentic military vehicles\nSee weapon demonstrations\nKids activities\n\nration game\nscavenger hunts (with prizes)\n\n\nand more!\n\nMake sure to come by the Museum Plaza on July 9th (10am-4pm) and 10th (11am-4pm). \nWe’ll also be hosting a Hangar Dance at the Whitney Center Saturday Night (July 9) from 7-10pm. You can find more information for that on our event calendar. \nCost for members is $5; non-members is $10. Questions? Call the Museum at 320.253.8424. Please register by clicking here or go to www.stearnshistorymuseum.org/LivingHistory2022. \nWant to register as a re-enactor? Click here! 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/wwii-living-history-weekend-at-war-and-at-home-the-wwii-experience/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220311T190126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T143823Z
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SUMMARY:History on Deck: John Decker Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Stearns History Museum on June 24 at Cold Spring Baseball Park for a friendly game of baseball as a celebration of John Decker to honor him with the Zapp Historian Award. \nWe’re hosting a pre-game picnic at 5:30pm with music\, hot dogs\, beverages\, and more as we celebrate John. General admission tickets are also available to watch the Cold Spring Springers take on the Farming Flames at 7:00pm with cash bar and concessions available. All proceeds directly support the Stearns History Museum’s Archival Program. \nPlease click here or visit stearnshistorymuseum.org/baseball for tickets and other information! We hope to see you there supporting John and the archives! \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/save-the-date-history-on-deck-john-decker-night/
LOCATION:Cold Spring Baseball Park\, 700 1st St S\, Cold Spring\, MN\, 56320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220524T160820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T160820Z
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SUMMARY:See you at the Juneteenth Celebration @ Lake George
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth to chat\, play games\, and learn more about history & the Museum!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/see-you-at-the-juneteenth-celebration-lake-george/
LOCATION:Lake George\, 1101 7th St S\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20211026T164812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T210917Z
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SUMMARY:Whippersnapper Hour - "Spy School"
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, we’re bringing back Whippersnapper Hour! This program lets kids get their hands on history\, with engaging and interactive activities that bring the past to life. \nAt this month’s “Whippersnapper Hour\,” kids (ages 7-13) are invited for a crash course at the Spy School! Kids will learn all about the different secret spy tactics used during World War II\, with everything from Morse Code to writing messages in invisible ink! Then\, they will be forced to put those skills to use in order to solve a mystery right here in the museum. \nJoin us from 10-11 on Saturday\, June 11 for “Spy School! Cost is $3/child (nonmembers) and members are free.  \nTo register call the Museum at 320-253-8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/may-whippersnapper-hour/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs,Whippersnapper Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220524T160312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T160312Z
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SUMMARY:Skate Park Open House - Heritage Park
DESCRIPTION:On June 9\, enjoy free admission to the Museum & explore Heritage Park!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/skate-park-open-house-heritage-park/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220107T215828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T212156Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club - Putting Together the Minnesota Historical  Society’s  Sinclair Lewis Exhibit with Patrick Coleman
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this month’s Breakfast Club. Join us for coffee and rolls with Patrick Coleman as we view and discuss the Sinclair Lewis exhibit. \nCheck back soon for more information about this event. \nAttendance for this event is limited due to COVID-19 space limitations. Reservations are required. Please call the Museum at 320-253-8424 to register. The Breakfast Club program is free for Stearns History Museum members and $7 for nonmembers.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-sinclair-lewis-exhibit-with-patrick-coleman/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Club,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220422T172050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T172155Z
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SUMMARY:Melrose Area Historical Society -  Presentation by Hermann Welp and Bernd Struckmann
DESCRIPTION:The Melrose Area Historical Society is sponsoring a presentation by Hermann Welp and Bernd Struckmann from Lower Saxony\, Germany. They will be talking about life in Northern Germany in the 1830s and why many emigrated to the United States. They’ve helped several local families trace their ancestors\, since many of them came from Lower Saxony. \nJoin the society for their presentation on German customs and organizations as well as a lunch buffet at Greenwald Pub on Friday\, June 3\, 2022 from 11:30a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  \nGuests are welcome to socialize with friends\, visitors and the presenters. The buffet style meal will be $15. You may even want to practice your German in conversation. More information will follow at a later date. \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/5730/
LOCATION:Greenwald Pub\, 310 1st Ave N\, Greenwald\, Minnesota\, 56335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220325T192256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T192256Z
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis Walk & Roll Parade
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Kiwanis led Walk & Roll Parade at Heritage Park! We are offering free admission to the Museum (5/28 only) to anyone participating in the parade. \nThe Kiwanis will be joined by the Sauk Rapids Color Guard\, St. Cloud Police Department\, LEAF\, and more. There will be fun for everyone including giveaways\, lawn games\, etc. and best of all\, this is a completely FREE event! \n\nWhen: Saturday\, May 28 10am – 11:30am\nWhere: Heritage Park (Stearns History Museum)\nQuestions? Go to stcloudkiwanis.org\, stearnshistorymuseum.org\, or call the Museum at 320-253-8424
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/kiwanis-walk-roll-parade/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220311T190949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T193627Z
UID:10000435-1653130800-1653138000@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Members Appreciation Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in celebrating YOU! All members are welcome. If you’re not a member and would like to learn how you can become one\, please click here. \nQuestions? Call the Museum at 320-253-8424.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/members-appreciation-picnic/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
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SUMMARY:Sauk Centre Reads Together
DESCRIPTION:Join the community discussion of “Evidence of V: a novel in fragments\, fact and fiction” on Saturday\, May 21\, 2022. When author Sheila O’Connor attempted to uncover secrets about her family\, she discovered the little-known history of incarcerating young girls for ‘immorality’ throughout Minnesota. \n(Books available for immediate checkout at Great River Regional Library) See event schedule below for more information. Click here for the event website and registration. \n9AM – 1PM Tours of the Eagle’s Healing Nest (former Home School for Girls) at 310 US Hwy 71 Sauk Centre\, MN 56378 \n~ Presentation location is River of Life Church 705 12th St. S. Sauk Centre\, MN 56378 ~ \n1PM – 2PM Sauk Centre Historical Society and Museum Presentations \n2PM – 3PM Author Sheila O’Connor \n3PM – 4PM Presentations and Community Discussion
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/sauk-centre-reads-together/
LOCATION:River of Life Church\, 705 12th St. S.\, Sauk Centre\, MN\, 56378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220124T203610Z
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SUMMARY:SCAG “Useful Tools for Finding German Ancestors" with Dana Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this St. Cloud Area Genealogists event! Have you struggled to find your ancestors in Germany? If so\, join the St. Cloud Area Genealogists at Stearns History Museum on May 17 for Dana Palmer’s webinar “Useful Tools for Finding German Ancestors.” \nDana Palmer specializes in lineage society applications\, publishing family books\, and Midwestern research – specifically Ohio. In addition to her client work\, she reviews military repatriation cases\, is part of the Silver Books team\, and lectures at RootsTech and the National Genealogical Society (NGS) conferences. She loves problem solving and tracking down those elusive ancestors. For more information refer to her website:  www.treasuredlineage.com \nThis event starts at 7pm on Tuesday\, May 17 and will be offered synchronously online. Questions? Email scag@stcloudareagen.org. Cost is free for SCAG members\, $5 for non SCAG members. \nIf you’re interested in becoming a SCAG member\, please email scag@stcloudareagen.org or click here.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/scag-useful-tools-for-finding-german-ancestors/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
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SUMMARY:Hops & History - "Pin-ups\, Anchors\, and Hearts" with Mitch Bender
DESCRIPTION:Hops and History is back! In 2022\, every other month we will be enjoying a Historic Happy Hour\, complete with discussions of quirky historic topics and local craft beer. \nMitch Bender is a professor at St. Cloud State University\, where he has been teaching environmental studies since 2002. He considers himself a tattoo enthusiast. As a pastime\, he studies tattoo history and collects tattoo art and paraphernalia. His favorite era of American tattoo history spans WWI to the Vietnam War. \nThe drinking of the beer starts at 5:30\, and the program begins at 6! So mark the following dates on your calendar\, bring some cash for a couple pints of delicious beer\, and join us! Call 320.253.8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org to register. You can also register by clicking here. \nCost: $7 for non-members\, members free. Please note that this event will take place in Cold Spring\, MN at Third Street Brewhouse.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-history-wwii-pin-ups-anchors-and-hearts-with-mitch-bender/
LOCATION:Third Street Brewhouse\, 219 Red River Ave N\, Cold Spring\, MN\, 56320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Hops & History,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220311T155640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T202348Z
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SUMMARY:"Your Secret Ingredient" Pop-up Exhibit & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Stearns History Museum will be hosting a pop-up exhibit\, where you can bring your recipes\, special ingredients\, or just tools of the trade\, and share it and its meaning with our visitors! \nMaybe you have an old family recipe that’s been passed down for generations\, or an old piece of traditional cookware or utensils. It could be anything & we want you to share it with us! Bring your items any time between April 21-26 and fill out a label to share your story during the discussion. \nJoin us on April 26 from 5:30-7 to share the story of your items and to see what others bring to the table! This event is complementary to the April series of the Minnesota Voices Book Club program. For more information about those events\, please click here to view our event calendar. \nCost is $7 for nonmembers and members are free. Please click here to register online. You can also register by calling or emailing the Museum (info@stearns-museum.org) Questions? Call the Museum at 320-253-8424.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/your-secret-ingredient-pop-up-exhibit-discussion/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220124T203316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T174548Z
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SUMMARY:SCAG Family Browse: A Different Way to Look at FamilySearch
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this St. Cloud Area Genealogists event! Join us on April 19 with Mary Kircher Roddy presenting the webinar “FamilyBrowse: A New Way to Use FamilySearch.org.” The presentation will\nbe offered synchronously online. Familysearch.org has millions of images on its website\, but many are not indexed or searchable. Kircher Roddy will show participants how to effectively use the catalog and browse records that are not easily found through conventional methods. And the website continues to add images each month! \nThis event starts at 7pm on Tuesday\, April 19. More information to come. Questions? Email scag@stcloudareagen.org. \nMary Kircher Roddy\, Certified Genealogist\, is also a Certified Public Accountant. She\nlectures in Washington State and across the US\, and is a regular presenter for\nLegacyFamilyTree webinars. She has written for Internet Genealogy\, NGS Magazine\,\nFGS Forum\, Family Chronicle\, and The National Genealogical Society Quarterly. Mary\nhas served as treasurer for the Association of Professional Genealogists and is\ncurrently a trustee of the Board of Certification of Genealogists. You can read more\nabout her at MKR Genealogy – www.mkrgenealogy.com. \nIf you’re interested in becoming a SCAG member\, please email scag@stcloudareagen.org or visit this link. \nUpcoming SCAG events: \nApril 19 – Mary Kircher Roddy\, Family Browse: A Different Way to Look at FamilySearch\, 7 p.m.\nMay 17 – Dana Palmer\, “Useful Tools for Finding German Ancestors\,”  7 p.m.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/5081/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20211119T181904Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club - On The Road with Tim Ternes @ HMML
DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee and rolls with Tim Ternes of Hill Museum and Manuscript Library! Tim is the director of programming and director of the Saint John’s Bible. \nNote that this event is at Hill Museum and Manuscript Library at St. Johns University\, Collegeville. \nAttendance for this event is limited due to COVID-19 space limitations. Reservations are required. Please call the Museum at 320-253-8424 to register. The Breakfast Club program is free for Stearns History Museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Questions? Call the museum at 320-253-8424. 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-on-the-road-with-tim-ternes-st-johns/
LOCATION:Hill Museum and Manuscript Library\, 2835 Abbey Plaza St. John's University\, Collegeville\, 56321
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20211119T181128Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Voices Book Club - What We Hunger For - Sung Yung Shin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Minnesota Voices Book Club on April 12th from 6:30 – 8:30. Stearns History Museum and UniteCloud are proud to present author Sun Yung Shin\, discussing her book What We Hunger For. \nCost is free for museum members\, and $5 for nonmembers. You can register online by clicking this link: https://stearnshistorymuseum.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/stearnshistorymuseum/event.jsp?event=41& \nQuestions? Call the museum at 320-253-8424. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/minnesota-voices-book-club-what-we-hunger-for-sung-yung-shin/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Minnesota Voices Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20211026T164641Z
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SUMMARY:Whippersnapper Hour - "The Way we Play"
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, we’re bringing back the Whippersnapper Hour! This program lets kids get their hands on history\, with engaging and interactive activities that bring the past to life. This month at the Stearns History Museum’s “Whippersnapper Hour\,” we will dive into “The Way We Play!” \nThese days\, a lot of toys and games for children are driven by technology. But before the days of Nintendo (and even Atari)\, how did children play? What sort of toys did they use? Did they make them themselves? Did they even have time to play? All of these questions will be answered and more\, and of course\, the children will get the chance to try out some old toys and games: Victorian era hoops and graces\, hopscotch\, 20th century board games\, and they will make a corn husk doll or thaumatrope to take home! \n$3/child (nonmembers)\, free for members \nCall 320-253-8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org to register! \nUp Next: \n\nMay 21-Whippersnapper Hour- 10 am- “Spy School”
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/march-whippersnapper-hour/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Whippersnapper Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040522
CREATED:20220124T203038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T203038Z
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SUMMARY:SCAG Look at Your Family in a Whole New Way: Mind Map
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this St. Cloud Area Genealogists event! Join us on March 15 with Diana Elder for a discussion on Mind Mapping. \nThis event starts at 7pm on Tuesday\, March 15. More information to come. Questions? Email scag@stcloudareagen.org. \nIf you’re interested in becoming a SCAG member\, please email scag@stcloudareagen.org or visit this link. \nUpcoming SCAG events: \nMarch 15 – Diana Elder\, Look at Your Family in a Whole New Way: Mind Map\, 7 p.m.\nApril 19 – Mary Kircher Roddy\, Family Browse: A Different Way to Look at FamilySearch\, 7 p.m.\nMay 17 – Dana Palmer\, “Useful Tools for Finding German Ancestors\,”  7 p.m.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/scag-look-at-your-family-in-a-whole-new-way-mind-map/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T200000
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SUMMARY:Hops and History - "Prairie Madness: Fact or Fiction?" with Eric and Caitlin
DESCRIPTION:Hops and History is back! In 2022\, every other month we will be enjoying a Historic Happy Hour\, complete with discussions of quirky historic topics and local craft beer. \nAt this month’s Hops and History\, Stearns History Museum curators will examine the concept of “Prairie Madness\,” and dig into some history to find out how common\, or even true\, it was during the homesteading years on the Great Plains. In popular fiction\, this form of cabin fever often afflicted women on the prairie\, leading them to bouts of depression and even violence. But how real was it? Join us at Pantown Brewing on March 15th to find out! \n(March 15\, 6:30 pm – 8 pm) at Pantown Brewing Company \n$7/nonmembers\, free for members \nThe drinking of the beer starts at 6:30\, and the program begins at 7! So bring some cash for a couple pints of delicious beer\, and join us! You can register by calling 320.253.8424 or emailing info@stearns-museum.org. \nTo register online\, please click this link: https://stearnshistorymuseum.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/stearnshistorymuseum/eventRegistration.jsp?event=42& \nUp Next: \n\nMay 12- “WWII: Pin-ups\, Anchors\, and Hearts”- Mitch Bender- 5:30 pm
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-and-history-prairie-madness-fact-or-fiction-with-eric-and-caitlin/
LOCATION:Pantown Brewing Company\, 408 37th Avenue North\, St. Cloud\, 56303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Hops & History
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