Stearns History Museum

Hiking Through History: Quarry Park
2026-07-09 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Quarry Park, 1802 Co. Rd. 137, Waite Park, 56387, 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

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

Hiking Through History: Rockville County Park
2026-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Rockville County Park, 11503 Glacier Rd, St. Cloud, MN, United States
