Breakfast Club- "Images of America: St. Cloud"
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join Stearns History Museum Librarian Miranda Stueckrath and Archivist Grant Wilson as they discuss their upcoming book, “Images of America: St. Cloud,” the research involved, the process of choosing photos from our massive collection, and how the book came together. Don’t miss it!
Cost: $7/person, FREE for members

History Unboxed: The Pandolfo Experience
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Step into history with the Pandolfo Experience! This hands-on program lets you to explore the world of inventor and entrepreneur Samuel Pandolfo through original materials preserved in our museum and archives. Learn how historians and archivists uncover stories from the past, then try it yourself!
This program is FREE to the public

Print Social with Bruno Press
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us at the Stearns History Museum on Saturday, March 7th, from 1-3pm, as Bruno Press owner Mary Bruno brings her mobile printing press to the museum and not only demonstrates the process of using a real printing press, but lets you all give it a try!
Please come on by and give it a try- it will be a blast!
This program is generously funded by the Central Minnesota Arts Board

Breakfast Club- Sandra Meer, Clear Waters Outfitting
2026-03-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us as Sandra Meer, the owner of Clear Waters Outfitting and NorthWest Canoe in Clearwater talks about the history of the company, one that celebrates the Mississippi River and beyond. She will talk about the different offerings of Clear Waters and NorthWest Canoe- so come ready to make some plans for the summer!
Members: Free, Nonmembers: $7

Hops and History- Georgeville: Pioneer Outpost to Hippie Commune
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Bad Habit Brewing Company
Tucked into the southern edge of Stearns County, the town of Georgeville has transformed many times, from a pioneer outpost, to a nightlife hotspot, a hippie commune to a ghost town. Join us for a fascinating look at this small community with a big story, one of resilience, reinvention, and the spirit of community.

Fix-It Clinic: Cold Spring
2026-03-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Rocori Senior Center, 527 Main St., Cold Spring, MN, 56320, United States
Something broken? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic!
Whether it’s small appliances, clothing, electronics, toys, or other household items, volunteers will help you fix or mend your things for free.

Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair.
First-come, first-served. Limit 2 items per household.
Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends.

This program is FREE to the public

Archive Explorer: Women & Records
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Have you ever wondered why women’s names can be so hard to find in historical records? This program explores the hidden and evolving presence of women in archival materials. You will learn why women are sometimes absent from official documents, discover where their stories do appear, and gain practical strategies for locating, interpreting, and amplifying women’s voices in the historical record.
Through real examples, expert insights, and hands-on tips and tricks, you’ll leave with new tools for research and a deeper appreciation for how women’s lives have been documented, remembered, and rediscovered over time.
This is a FREE program

Breakfast Club: Marian Rengel, "The John D. Morgan Papers"
2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join former St. Cloud Times writer and longtime Stearns History Museum volunteer Marian Rengel as she discusses her experience in working with the John D. Morgan Papers, housed in the Central Minnesota Historical Collection of the SCSU Archvies. Morgan (1844-1920) was a civil engineer and surveyor, and was an active participant in the development of Central Minnesota. His son, Arthur, donated the collection in 1968.

Heritage Circle: Microbiologics
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Microbiologics, 200 Cooper Ave N., Saint Cloud, MN, 56303, United States
Join us for our first Heritage Circle Tour of the year! On April 23rd, we will be getting a behind the scenes tour of Microbiologics in St. Cloud.

Questions? Contact Ann Marie at
development@stearns-museum.org or call 320/253-8424
Register at stearnshistorymuseum.org/events
Note: Heritage Circle tours are for SHM members at the Heritage Circle level of membership

Breakfast Club: Charlotte Stephens, Eve and Gary Wallinga, "Our Natural Parks and Trails"
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Learn how three decades of advocacy by the Natural Parks and Trails Coalition had an extraordinary impact on preserving our region’s natural heritage, and see photos of stunning nearby natural parks.

History Unboxed: From the Bleachers to the Archives
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for an evening that brings the crack of the bat and the cheers of the crowd back to life! This program invites you to explore Stearns County’s rich baseball tradition through various materials. Learn how town ball shaped the heart of local communities and relive the legacy of the St. Cloud Rox.
Participants will get hands-on time with historical materials and uncover ways baseball has connected generations both on and off the field.
This program costs $5 for non-members, is FREE for members

Heritage Circle: Winters Recreation
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Winters Recreation, 39204 County Road 186, Sauk Centre, 56378, United States
Join us on our next Heritage Circle Tour, at Winters Recreation in Sauk Centre!

Questions? Contact Ann Marie at
development@stearns-museum.org or call 320/253-8424
Register at stearnshistorymuseum.org/events
Note: Heritage Circle tours are for SHM members at the Heritage Circle level of membership

Hops and History- Mary Bruno and Friends: Women in Printing
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Pantown Brewing Company, 408 37th Avenue North, St. Cloud, 56303, United States
Join local artist and Bruno Press owner Mary Bruno as she delves into the little known history of women in the world of Printing and the printing press. Women’s involvement in the print industry has been historically underrepresented- but not anymore! Come have a pint of Cream Ale and learn all about it!

Mid-Century Modern: Concrete and More
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Historic Guy residence
A one-of-a-kind, poured concrete, mid-century modern home built on the banks of the Mississippi River in the 1930s by St. Cloud residents, Colie and Naomi Guy, is the site of a hands-on workshop covering mid-century modern architecture and concrete. The workshop will cover the benefits and challenges of mid-century modern homes and offer a crash course in concrete.
Taught by renovation specialist, Eric Cheever, the workshop will include a tour of the home and grounds and a hands-on guided course in concrete. Own a mid-century modern home? Dealing with the joys and struggles of a flat roof? Got concrete that needs maintenance and repair? Then this class is for you!
General admission for the class is $30. Admission for Stearns History Museum members is $25.
Class size is limited so register today!

Barnes and Noble Bookfair- Museum Closed!
2026-05-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The Stearns History Museum will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd, while the staff is at Barnes and Noble for our Bookfair! Stop by St. Cloud Barnes and Noble anytime between May 22 and May 26, and when you check out for the day, just tell them you’d like to support the Stearns History Museum Bookfair, and a portion of the sales will be donated to the museum!
Can’t visit the store in person? Go to bn.com/bookfair and enter the code 12947263 and that works too!

70s Car Show
2026-06-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us as we kick off our summer season with a 1970s themed car show! We’re marking 50 years since the Bicentennial, and are therefore throwing it back to 1976. Beer and pizza will be available (while supplies last), classic 70s tunes will be blaring, and we will be celebrating the start of the summer!
Any car is welcome, but if you’ve got a 70s classic, you’ll be featured!
Cost for registering your car is $10, and if you’d like to sign up ahead of time just contact Caitlin at ccarlson@stearns-museum.org, or call the museum at 320-253-8424.
There is no cost to you for attending this event- so we hope to see you there!

Breakfast Club: Liz Fiedler Mergen, "Flowers Bloom Anyway"
2026-06-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us at our monthly Breakfast Club program, enjoy some coffee and donuts, and hear local business owner, flower farmer, and author Liz Fiedler Mergen talk about her new book, “Flowers Bloom Anyway.”
$7/person, FREE for SHM members

Hiking Through History: Kraemer Lake/Wildwood County Park
2026-06-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Kraemer Lake-Wildwood County Park, 12857 Co. Rd. 51, St. Joseph, MN, 56374, United States
Join the Stearns History Museum and Stearns County Parks this summer as we hike through some of Stearns County’s most beautiful parks, learn about the natural wonders and ecosystems found there, with some history sprinkled in. These walks will be between 1 and 1.5 miles and fairly gentle, but bring your walking shoes!
This program is free to the public

Drywall vs. Lath and Plaster Hands-On Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of Drywall vs. Lath and Plaster from Mark Johnston, owner of Historic Design Consulting and an expert in the building preservation trades at this hands-on workshop. Mark will demonstrate original eighteenth- and nineteenth-century techniques for plaster repair at a beautiful Prairie-style home built ca. 1915 on the banks of the Mississippi River near downtown St. Cloud and show how home and building owners can use modern products to achieve similar results. Whether you are a home or building owner needing help with repairs, a preservation enthusiast eager to learn or just want to know how things are built, this workshop is for you!
General admission for the class is $30. Admission for Stearns History Museum members is $25.
Class size is limited so register today!
To register, visit stearnshistorymuseum.org or contact Ann Marie at 320-253-8424 or development@stearns-museum.org.
This project is in part funded by the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.

Breakfast Club: Chad O'Brien- More than Brick and Mortar: Investing in Downtown St. Cloud
2026-07-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Chad O’Brien, owner of O’Brien Dry Goods in downtown St. Cloud, will talk about how his passion for local downtown history has sparked his interest not only in renovation, but in revitalizing and renewing the vibrancy of the past in this part of the city.
Cost of Program: $7/member, FREE for SHM Members

Hiking Through History: Quarry Park
2026-07-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Quarry Park, 1802 Co. Rd. 137, Waite Park, 56387, United States

At War and At Home: the WWII Experience
2026-07-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
It’s time again for our annual WWII Living History event! On July 11th and 12th, 2026, the grounds of the Stearns History Museum will come alive with authentic WWII-era military equipment and vehicles, homefront displays, costumed reenactors, and more! As always, we will have plenty of activities for all ages, including our Obstacle Course, WWII trivia, arts and crafts, and beyond.
We will be selling hot dogs and brats for lunch, so you can stay all day!
This event is FREE to the public!

History in the Gardens
2026-07-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Munsinger Clemens Gardens, 1515 Riverside Dr. SE, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, 56304
Come visit the museum, and many others, at this year’s History in the Gardens! We’ll be there on Thursday, July 16th, all day- hope to see you there!
Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society- Art Fair in the Gardens

Heritage Circle: SCSU Community Garden
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | SCSU Community Garden, 5th Ave S., St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for an outdoor adventure at the SCSU Community Garden, site of the next Heritage Circle Tour of the year. Learn about the garden’s history and growth, the legacy of the land, and how working together strengthens community and creates a more sustainable stewardship of people, place and space. The tour takes place on Thursday, July 30th, at 10 am, and will be led by Tracy Ore, Garden Director and Professor of Sociology at SCSU. Tracy has an origin story about the garden that is pretty cool! The tour will be outdoors so wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. Note that there are places to sit at the garden!
Thank you for making this tour possible through your ongoing support and your interest in the history of Stearns County. Heritage Circle Tours are members-only tours and are a special benefit of membership support. Members play an important role in helping to preserve and share the history of Stearns County. Your support is appreciated! Space for the tour is limited so register soon. See you at the tour!

Time Traveler Camp: A History Day Camp for Kids
2026-08-04 10:00 - 2026-08-06 15:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Don’t miss out on the Stearns History Museum’s Time Traveler Camp! We are going to travel back in time for three days in August, and we’re inviting kids ages 7-13 to come along!
Camp will run Tuesday, August 4th-Thursday, August 6th, from 10am-3pm. Students should bring their own sack lunch and water bottle- snacks will be provided.
Cost is $50 per child for all three days.

Day One: Exploration

Hiking, Compasses, Surveying, and More!

Day Two: Communication

Fur Trade, Ojibwe Language lessons, and more!

Day Three: Destination

Granite, Printing Press, Photography, and more!

Questions? Contact Caitlin Carlson at ccarlson@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424

Hiking Through History: Warner Lake County Park
2026-08-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Warner Lake County Park, 143 County Road, Clearwater, 55320, United States

Windows of Opportunity: Restoring Historic Double-Hung Windows Workshop
2026-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | MN
More historic building preservation knowledge and fun coming your way with the upcoming hands-on workshop, Windows of Opportunity: Restoring Historic Double-Hung Windows. Instructor and preservation expert, Mark Johnston, will demonstrate the mechanics of original wood windows, techniques for disassembly and reinstallation, and the process of re-glazing and painting. Participants can bring their own window sash from home to work on with Mark’s guidance. Gain working knowledge of how your windows were originally built and how they can be maintained by attending this class. Register today!
General admission for the class is $30. Admission for Stearns History Museum members is $25.
Class size is limited so register today!
To register, visit stearnshistorymuseum.org or contact Ann Marie at 320-253-8424 or development@stearns-museum.org.
This project is in part funded by the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.

Fix it Clinic
2026-08-20 13:00 - 16:00 | The Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303, United States

History Unboxed- From Carnegie to Community: Our Public Library
2026-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Step back in time and discover how our public library came to be, from its beginnings as a Carnegie library to the vibrant community space we know today. learn about the challenges and triumphs of building, growing, and adapting a library that has served generations of learners.
Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at original materials that tell the story of the library’s transformation over time.
Thursday, September 3rd, 6pm
$5/person, FREE for members
