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Meeting Overview: The American Civil War is surrounded by vast mythology. Indeed, it is far to say that there are two independent versions of the war. On the one hand, there is the history of the war, the account of what, in fact, happened. On the other hand, there is what historian Foster Gaines calls […]
Learn about history through hands-on activities! This time, we are diving into diaries, newspapers, photographs, and letters from the SHM archives! Help us gather clues from old documents to solve a mystery! Students will even get to create their own diary to take home and tell their own stories. Recommended for kids ages 7-13. Call […]
Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am. The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7). Questions? Call the Museum at 320.253.8424.
Have you ever considered the archives of a university as a place for genealogical research? St. Cloud State University Archivist Tom Steman will present “Hidden Treasure No More: Genealogical Resources at St. Cloud State” for the St. Cloud Area Genealogists on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Stearns History Museum (235 33rd Ave […]
Heritage Circle members, we'd like to invite you to another special tour in the community! This time, we'll be visiting the St. Cloud Rotary Community Outpost with the Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation. The visit will consist of a presentation with Q & A and then house tours. Please RSVP by calling the Museum, […]
Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am. The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7). Questions? Call the Museum at 320.253.8424.
We are closed for Easter Sunday.
Meeting Overview - Since Gettysburg has been covered so well by so many, be ready to learn about General Meade before and after that historic battle in am audience participative presentation. This unique, interactive presentation on General George Meade was originally presented to the prestigious Civil War Round Table of DC. In this presentation we […]
Join us for breakfast! This time, we'll be discussing the history of the Avon Hills Folk School with presenter Chris Schellinger. Save the date - April 12 at 9am. Chris will be discussing the property, how it became a Folk School, and a little about the history of the 'folk school movement.' For clarification: this […]
Join us for another Our Narratives Artist Retreat at the Stearns History Museum! Saturday and Sunday is jam packed with creating, collaborating, and connecting. All artists are welcome! Facilitated by Heidi Jeub and TERRELL X (aka Carnage The Executioner), this workshop has allowed dozens of artists find their authentic voice, and creative confidence, to tell […]