Stearns History Museum

Time Traveler Camp: A History Day Camp for Kids
2026-08-04 10:00 - 2026-08-06 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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

Windows of Opportunity: Restoring Historic Double-Hung Windows Workshop
2026-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | MN
More historic building preservation knowledge and fun coming your way with the upcoming hands-on workshop, Windows of Opportunity: Restoring Historic Double-Hung Windows. Instructor and preservation expert, Mark Johnston, will demonstrate the mechanics of original wood windows, techniques for disassembly and reinstallation, and the process of re-glazing and painting. Participants can bring their own window sash from home to work on with Mark’s guidance. Gain working knowledge of how your windows were originally built and how they can be maintained by attending this class. Register today!
General admission for the class is $30. Admission for Stearns History Museum members is $25.
Class size is limited so register today!
To register, visit stearnshistorymuseum.org or contact Ann Marie at 320-253-8424 or development@stearns-museum.org.
This project is in part funded by the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.

Fix it Clinic
2026-08-20 13:00 - 16:00 | The Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303, United States

History Unboxed- From Carnegie to Community: Our Public Library
2026-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Step back in time and discover how our public library came to be, from its beginnings as a Carnegie library to the vibrant community space we know today. learn about the challenges and triumphs of building, growing, and adapting a library that has served generations of learners.
Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at original materials that tell the story of the library’s transformation over time.
Thursday, September 3rd, 6pm
$5/person, FREE for members

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

Hops and History: Stearns County Oddities
2026-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Koronis Brewing Company, 511 Slate Highway 55, Paynesville, 56362, United States
What makes an artifact worth preserving? Join the Stearns History Museum registrar, Michelle, for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the strangest, most unexpected, and fascinating objects in the museum’s collection. Along the way, discover how the objects came to be in the collection, what they reveal about the history of Stearns County, and how museums decide what to collect, preserve, and care for.

Cost: $10/person, FREE for members

Historic Harvest Fest
2026-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
It’s time again for our annual Historic Harvest Fest! Come to the museum this Saturday, September 26th, from 10am to 1pm and enjoy some family-friendly harvest fun! We will have vintage style carnival games, a cake walk, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, and more! We can’t wait to see you there!
There is NO COST to this program!

Archive Explorer- Introduction to Searching and Research
2026-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for an interactive program designed to boost your research skills. Learn simple but helpful search tips and tricks to navigate catalogs and online databases with confidence. We’ll also introduce you to historical records that can open new windows into your research. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about digging deeper into the past.

Sundown Cemetery Tour- St. James Catholic Cemetery, Cold Spring (Jacobs Prairie)
2026-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 | St. James Catholic Cemetery, 25042 County Road 2, Cold Spring, MN, 56320, United States
This year, we will visit three different Stearns County cemeteries and learn the stories of some of the people celebrated there. Join us!
$10/person, members FREE
Hot cocoa and treats will be available!

Sundown Cemetery Tour- St. Benedict's Monastic Cemetery, St. Joseph
2026-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | St. Benedict’s Monastic Cemetery, 104 Chapel Ln, St. Joseph, 56374, United States

Sundown Cemetery Tour- Big Grove Church Cemetery, Brooten
2026-10-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Big Grove Church Cemetery, 45575 County Rd 27, Brooten, MN, 56312, United States
