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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
Join us on Saturday, September 27th, for our annual Historic Harvest Fest event! We'll have vintage style carnival games, cake walk, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, and more! This event is FREE to the public!
Discover 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 who you where to find them, how to read them, and how to use them in historical research.
Join us on our annual fall tradition- the Sundown Cemetery Tour! We will start the tour around 5pm, and will spend about an hour visiting graves and telling stories. Hot cocoa will be served beforehand, so come early! Cost: $10/person, FREE for members!
Join us as local writer Cynthia Moe talks about her 2023 novel, “Fool’s Lake,” about the flooding of Milford’s Mine in Crosby, MN, in 1924, and how the effects are still felt in the Cuyuna Iron Range to this day. $7/person, FREE for members!