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  • Civil War Roundtable – My Great-Grandfather’s Final Resting Place: Salisbury Prison

    Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

    Most Civil War history buffs have heard of Andersonville, but Salisbury Prison is equally infamous. It began under idyllic circumstances and ended with desperation. Please join us at our monthly meeting at the Stearns History Museum and come along for the journey of Salisbury Prison's history. Doors open at 3pm. Meeting begins at 3:15pm with […]

  • Breakfast Club – Emily Sackett – “Let Us Keep Our Middle Ground Clear:” The Dakota and Ojibwe in Stearns County and Central Minnesota

    Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

    In 2022, the Stearns History Museum was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to delve into our own archives, and those of other regional depositories, and create a document that begins to tell the story of the Dakota and Ojibwe in what is now Stearns County. We hired Emily Sackett, who spent […]

  • History in the Making

    Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

    Come to our first annual arts and craft fair called History in the Making. We'll have artisans and makers selling their wares inside the building. We can't wait to see you there!

  • SCAG Meeting – Carolyn Sowinski, “Frozen on the Minnesota Prairie”

    Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

    Many genealogists have not considered how adverse weather conditions affected their ancestors and the communities in which they lived. How could a researcher find information regarding weather and its effects from decades ago? Kandiyohi County native Carolyn Mankell Sowinski will share her experience in a book talk hosted by the St. Cloud Area Genealogists on […]

  • SCAG Meeting – Maggie Hill-Kipling, “Caring for your Family Heirlooms”

    Pantown Brewing Company 408 37th Avenue North, St. Cloud, United States

    The St. Cloud Area Genealogists will present “Caring for Your Family Heirlooms” on Sunday, Oct. 22, at Pantown Brewing Company, 37 th Ave. N., St. Cloud. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. with the presentation taking place from 1-3 p.m. Whether it's your grandma's antique necklace or your great-grandpa's pocket watch, Objects Conservator Maggie Hill-Kipling […]

  • Keeping the Weather Out: Homeowner How-to’s

    TBD

    Back by popular demand, “Keeping the Weather Out: Homeowner How-tos,” is perfect for home and property owners eager to get ready for Minnesota’s cold weather season. This hands-on workshop will cover how to fix cracks and drafts, repair problem doors and windows, and practice the best winterization methods and techniques. Taught by local renovation specialist, […]

    $20

  • Heritage Circle Tour – Central McGowan

    Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

    75+ years in the making and still going strong! Join us at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, for the final Heritage Circle Tour of the year at Central McGowan headquarters in St. Cloud. Learn about one of the area’s leading, state-of-the-art companies from third-generation CEO, Joe Francis. Tour the facility and discover the […]