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Join us 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!
Join us on July 12 and 13th as we turn the clock back to 1945 once again! We 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. Saturday, July 12th: 10am-4pm Sunday, July 13th: 11am-4pm
(ST. CLOUD, MN; June 24, 2025) – Love history? Have a passion for gardens or art? Then join us Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society’s Art Fair in the Gardens for some garden history fun! Learn about one of St. Cloud’s greatest community assets and get a chance to spin the […]
Children 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
Children 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
Heritage Circle Members, join us on August 14th at MAXBAT, and learn about the history of this Stearns County baseball bat manufacturing company, located in Brooten!
Something 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, […]
Join us for a hands-on, immersive journey through history as we 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.
This month, Julianne O’Connell tells the story of how she tracked down one of her father, sculptor Joe O’Connell’s missing pieces and brought it to the Stearns History Museum! $7/person, FREE for members!
Join us at the historic Fisher’s Supper Club in Avon, as we regale you with fascinating tales from the days of moonshine, speakeasies, Minnesota 13, and police raids in Stearns County. You won’t want to miss it! $10/person, Members FREE