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Whippersnapper Hour allows kids to learn about history in a fun, hands-on environment! At this month’s Whippersnapper Hour, we will perform and record our own radio play! Students will learn about the power of radio during the Great Depression and World War II, and will then rehearse and perform their own version of “The Mysterious […]
We designed a pub crawl based on the WWII era "Snooky's Handy Guide" map of St. Cloud we have hanging in the exhibit gallery! We'll be kicking off the crawl at Iron Street Distillery with food options and your first drink included! Continuing into Downtown St. Cloud, we'll talk about the history of these establishments […]
Join local trades expert, Dave Masters, for an informative webinar that will teach you all you need to know about plaster and window repair and maintenance. Get tips on the best products to use and learn techniques that can simplify the repair process while getting it done right. Using his own home as an example, […]
Join us for another Breakfast Club at the Stearns County History Museum! This meeting will feature Bill Vossler, author of "Burma-Shave: The Rhymes, the Signs, the Times". Local writer Bill Vossler tell the story of this unique Minnesota company, which went from rags to riches thanks to its unique roadside advertising technique. Between 1925 and […]
ST CLOUD PD PRESENTS: FREE ENTRY MUSIC PRIZES WORKSHOPS BIKE, TRIKE, WAGON, WALK AND ROLL PARADE FREE GIVEAWAYS FAMILY FUN Heritage Park Skate Plaza Stearns History Museum 265 33rd Avenue South 235 33rd Avenue South
Bring your talent and tell your story! Music, Poetry, Prose, Storytelling, Comedy! Tell your story about YOUR place in Stearns County! Are you a newcomer? Were you born and raised? Do you have a story of a special corner of this community? Please note that we often hear stories and listen to perspectives that can […]
We're bringing back our annual WWII weekend! More information to come later in 2023, but for now we wanted to let you all know the dates. You can expect the Museum to be full of family-friendly activities, reenactors, interactive exhibits, and a lot more. We hope to see you there July 8 & 9! Register […]
Save the date for the next Hangar Dance! During our WWII Living History weekend, we encourage people of all ages to join us and bring your dancing shoes to bust your best moves at the Whitney Senior Center! Additional information coming soon. We can't wait to see you all! https://stearnshistorymuseum.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/stearnshistorymuseum/eventRegistration.jsp?event=136&
We're bringing back our annual WWII weekend! More information to come later in 2023, but for now we wanted to let you all know the dates. You can expect the Museum to be full of family-friendly activities, reenactors, interactive exhibits, and a lot more. We hope to see you there July 8 & 9! Register […]
Join us July 20 for a "One Room School Days" session of History Outdoors! Join us in Paynesville Mn for One Room School Day! Children will abandon all the technology and experience as old-school lesson, play games outside, and get ma taste of what everyday life was like for kids their age over […]