Stearns History Museum

Ask the Archivist
2020-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-22 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Did an ancestor fall off your tree? Racking your brain over a family mystery? Does your lineage lead to Germany, Poland, English?
Join us on the 4th Saturday of every month (occasional exclusions) in the Research Center where our archivists Jessie or Steve will be ready to help answer any questions you’re dying to ask!
The possibilities are endless, but here are a few examples: • What happened to Picardy? • What was that odd-shaped building? • Meyer, Meier or Mayer? • Where was Dan Marsh Drug? • What was Pantown? • Where is Unity? • Trying to Find an Overseas Relative?
Our knowledgeable and experienced archivists can help answer even the most complicated questions.

St. Cloud Area Genealogists (Digital Event)
2020-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom / Online
Who’s the “Miss” Who Became “Mrs.?” Finding The Women Who Married Your Male Ancestors

Free Zoom Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81018284781
St. Cloud –Finding the elusive maiden name of the women who married the men in your family tree can be daunting. Often she’s only found as “Mrs. Smith.” In this presentation, Tina Post will use three case studies to show how analysis of related records can create an “argument” to reveal each wife’s name. Let’s give the ladies an identity of their own!
Tina Post is a genealogist with 22 years of experience. In February 2016, her article “Peter Hopper Post, A Cane, a Letter and a War,” was published in the Genealogical Society of Bergen County, New Jersey’s The Archivist. That research resulted in a Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) lineage membership. Tina is a graduate of Boston University’s Genealogy Research Certificate Program. She is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), National Genealogical Society (NGS), New England Historical Genealogical Society (NEHGS), and the Genealogical Society Bergen County, NJ (GSBC). Learn more at https://TheAncestorInYourLife.com
Follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/stcloudareagenealogists
About the St. Cloud Area Genealogists: Founded in 1974, the St. Cloud Area Genealogists is a non-profit organization that strives to make family history research an enriching and rewarding experience. This premier organization is for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian. Our members research their ancestors from varying locations within Minnesota, throughout the United States, and from foreign countries.

Family History Conference (sold out)
2020-09-19 09:00 - 16:30 | Zoom / Online
This event will be held virtually via Zoom this year, and you can buy your tickets online. Learn more at https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/2020/01/08/family-history-conference-2020/.

Scarecrow Contest
2020-09-19 08:00 - 2020-10-23 17:00 | MN
Create your scarecrow, take a picture, and share it with us for a chance to win a prize—now through October 23rd! Check out our official Facebook page for this event here >> https://www.facebook.com/events/317336069357147/

Missing Pieces Walking Tour (Now Full)
2020-08-31 18:30 - 20:00 | TBD
Discover the Missing Pieces of Equity in St. Cloud’s History
***Update: This tour is full—watch for another date coming soon!***
Uncover the “Missing Pieces” in the narrative we commonly tell about St. Cloud’s history during a downtown walking tour, hosted by the Stearns History Museum, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 31. The 90-minute excursion highlights stories about race, racism, and structural obstacles to equity.
Annette Atkins, professor emerita of history at the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, will lead the tour and discussion. Meeting information and other details will be provided after registration. Cost is $5.
When we post the next tour, be sure to save your spot early, as space is limited.

SCAG (St. Cloud Area Genealogists) Meeting on Zoom!
2020-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
Hello,
I am excited to share that the St. Cloud Area Genealogists board decided to hold the April 21, 2020 membership meeting in an online format using Zoom. I realize this may be an unfamiliar format for some. However, this is the best delivery to ensure your health and safety currently. It will allow those who went south for the winter or live outside the St. Cloud area to participate in our meeting presentation.
We will begin at 7:00 p.m. but you can connect to the online portion anytime after 6:30 p.m. We will begin with a short business program followed by a presentation.
Dr. Chris Kvaal will present “DNA and Genealogy from a basic biology standpoint”
A tutorial on how to connect your device (computer, laptop, ipad, cell phone, telephone) to the Zoom meeting can be found online at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting- You will want to be in a location with good internet bandwidth. As a participant, you do not need to connect to a webcam. Only the host and presenter will display video.
You may need to download and run Zoom if this is the first time using this software. You can also download the free Zoom app in the Google Play Store. The system will automatically detect your device and connect.
Meeting Connection Options
1. Join Zoom Meeting (most use this option)
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/6061483926
2. Meeting ID: 606 148 3926
Go to https://minnstate.zoom.us then click the “Join” button and enter meeting ID and click “Join”. The meeting ID is used for connecting via telephone or the Zoom app on your cell phone.
3. Join by SIP
6061483926@zoomcrc.com
4. Join by Skype for Business
https://minnstate.zoom.us/skype/6061483926
This meeting is free for everyone so share this meeting with others interested in family history. I hope to see you online soon
Michele Braun-Heurung
President
St. Cloud Area Genealogists

Memory Writers
2020-03-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-02-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-02-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Zip Code Saturday – Cold Spring, Richmond & Rockville
2020-02-29 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Leap Day Festivities
2020-02-29 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Leap Day Festivities: Sat., Feb. 29 | 10AM – 12PM 
Make your own time capsule! We will make our own time capsulesthat are not allowed to be openeduntil February 29, 2024.
Bizarre Trivia, 11am: How is your knowledge of the weirder sideof history? Test it out with our Bizarre Trivia!
History Detectives: Can you solve the mystery of the missing disco ball? Calling all HistoryDetectives, we need you on the case!
Members & Children Ages 4 & UNDER – FREE
Adults – $7, Children 5 & older – $3

A Little History
2020-02-26 10:00, 2020-01-29 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Catch us at the Central MN Farm Show, River’s Edge Convention Center
2020-02-25 - 2020-02-26 | River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Hops and History, Monks and Moonshine
2020-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Make Your House a Museum: Storing and Preserving Family Treasures, St. Cloud Area Genealogists
2020-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Whippersnapper Hour, Toys through the Years
2020-02-15 10:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Zip Code Saturday – Sartell, St. Stephen, Sauk Rapids & Rice
2020-02-15 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Breakfast Club, War II and the Korean War
2020-02-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Civil War Roundtable – Lincoln’s Life and Legacy
2020-02-11 15:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Russian Traditional Song and Dance
2020-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Zip Code Saturday – St. Cloud
2020-01-25 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Turning Raw Information into Evidence, St. Cloud Area Genealogists
2020-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Whippersnapper Hour, Technology of Yesteryear
2020-01-18 10:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Hops and History, Trivia @ Pantown Brewing
2020-01-16 08:00 - 22:00 | Pantown Brewing Company, 408 37th Avenue North, St. Cloud, 56303, United States

Civil War Roundtable, The Taylor Boys of Belle Prairie
2020-01-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
