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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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Love gingerbread? A fan of architecture and construction? Dream of building your own home or designing a structure? Then this class is for you! Learn the basics of building construction and architectural design at this all-ages, family-friendly, kid-oriented workshop taught by Eric Cheever, the fun-loving Exhibits & Collections Curator for the Stearns History Museum. Eric […]