Hops and History: Questionable Medical Devices
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Art in Motion, 1400 4th St., Holdingford, 56340, United States
Join Laurie Kleinbaum Fink, PhD, from the Science Museum of Minnesota, to learn about the collection of questionable medical devices that form the backbone of a popular exhibition, Weighing the Evidence. The exhibition opened in 2016 and offers visitors three important take-away messages: When making health care decisions, ask questions of a trusted source; consider the costs, risks, and benefits; and look for scientific evidence. The exhibition pulls in museum visitors using a very charismatic collection of over 300 objects collected by Bob McCoy, a minister, steel salesman, and founder of the Minnesota Skeptics, and given to the Science Museum of Minnesota in 2002. Come and learn about the collection, the exhibition that showcases the collection, and how the Science Museum of Minnesota uses objects to engage the public in STEM.

Heritage Circle Tour- Leedstone
2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Leedstone, 222 County Road 173 SE, Melrose, 56352, United States
Join us for another Heritage Circle Tour! On May 22nd, Heritage Circle members are invited Leedstone in Melrose to enjoy a tour led by the whole Leedstone team!

Heritage Circle Tours are for museum members at the Heritage Circle level only. If interested in becoming a Heritage Circle member, click here- https://stearnshistorymuseum.wildapricot.org/sys/website/?pageId=1075182

20th Century Car Show
2025-05-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us on May 29th, from 4-8pm, for our 20th Century Car Show! This year, we are featuring cars manufactured between 1900 and 1999! Stop on by, browse the vehicles, check out the museum, and enjoy some hot dogs and beer! You won’t want to miss it!

If you’re interested in registering a vehicle in the show, you can register here: https://stearnshistorymuseum.wildapricot.org/event-6018575
Or, you can contact Eric Cheever at echeever@stearnsmuseum.org, or call us at the museum at 320-253-8424.

Stearns History Museum Fix-It Clinic
2025-06-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts Technical Site, 248 33rd Ave S., Waite Park, Minnesota
Something broken? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic!
This clinic will have a strong focus on mending but you are welcome to bring small appliances, clothing, electronics, toys, or other household items. Volunteers will help you fix or mend your things for free.

No pre-registration required.
Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair.
First-come, first-served. Limit 2 items per household.
Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends.

Breakfast Club- Randy Marchand, "History of the Pan Car and the Pantowners"
2025-06-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us on Wednesday, June 11th, as Pantowners Antique Auto Club member and former president Randy Marchand describes in detail the history of the Pan Car itself, while also talking about the 50 years of history of this wonderful antique car club!
Coffee and donuts provided.
Cost of program is $7, FREE for SHM Members!

Euchre Unfolded: History, Tricks, and Play
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for an evening of cards, culture, and competition! Discover the fascinating history of Eurchre and then jump into a friendly tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this event promises fun for all!
Registration is REQUIRED for this FREE event!

Breakfast Club- Randal Dietrich, "The Minnesota Military Museum"
2025-07-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 9th, as Randal Dietrich, Executive Director of the Minnesota Military Museum, talks about the museum’s beautiful new building, and plans for the future!
Cost of program is $7, FREE for SHM Members!

At War and At Home: the WWII Experience
2025-07-12 10:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us on July 12 and 13th as we turn the clock back to 1945 once again! We will have authentic WWII era military vehicles, weapons demonstrations, children’s activities, WWII trivia, and more! Hot dogs will also be available for purchase throughout the event.
Saturday, July 12th: 10am-4pm
Sunday, July 13th: 11am-4pm

History in the Gardens: Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society Art Fair in the Gardens
2025-07-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Munsinger Clemens Gardens, 1515 Riverside Dr. SE, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, 56304
(ST. CLOUD, MN; June 24, 2025) – Love history? Have a passion for gardens or art? Then join us
Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society’s Art Fair in the Gardens for some
garden history fun! Learn about one of St. Cloud’s greatest community assets and get a chance to spin the
wheel for prizes. Thanks to the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society, Friends of the Gardens, Sherburne
History Center, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners, Great River Greening, Jupiter Moon,
Central Minnesota Youth Soccer Association and more for the fabulous prizes. Find us in the Clemens
Gardens near the Jupiter Moon Ice Cream Shop. The event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See you there!
For more information visit stearnshistorymuseum.org or contact Ann Marie at development@stearns-
museum.org or call 320-253-8424.

History Outdoors: Dig Like Archaeologists
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Children will learn how to observe their surroundings as archaeologists would— by looking for history beneath their feet! They will even get to try their hands at a little excavation!
This program is designed for children ages 7-13
Cost: $10/student, FREE with Household Memberships

Heritage Circle Tour: MAXBAT
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Heritage Circle Members, join us on August 14th at MAXBAT, and learn about the history of this Stearns County baseball bat manufacturing company, located in Brooten!

Stearns History Museum Fix-It Clinic
2025-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | The Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303, United States

History Unboxed: The Home Front and Beyond- A WWII Archival Experience
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for a hands-on, immersive journey through history as we explore World War II from the Stearns County perspective. You will get to learn the significance of WWII in our region through a variety of materials.
This event is FREE to the public.

Breakfast Club: Recovering Lost History
2025-09-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
This month, Julianne O’Connell tells the story of how she tracked down one of her father, sculptor Joe O’Connell’s missing pieces and brought it to the Stearns History Museum!
$7/person, FREE for members!

Hops and History: Prohibition Stories of Stearns County
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Fisher’s Club, 525 1st St. NW, Avon, 56310, United States
Join us at the historic Fisher’s Supper Club in Avon, as we regale you with fascinating tales from the days of moonshine, speakeasies, Minnesota 13, and police raids in Stearns County. You won’t want to miss it!
$10/person, Members FREE

Historic Harvest Fest
2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 27th, for our annual Historic Harvest Fest event! We’ll have vintage style carnival games, cake walk, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, and more!
This event is FREE to the public!

Archive Explorer- Paper Trails: Finding and Deciphering Key Historical Records
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Discover how to trace family and local history using key historical records! This program will introduce all types of records- birth, census, naturalization, military, land records (and more) and who you where to find them, how to read them, and how to use them in historical research.

Sundown Cemetery Tour: Calvary Cemetery in St. Cloud, October 4th
2025-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Calvary Cemetery, Saint Cloud, 56301, United States
Join us on our annual fall tradition- the Sundown Cemetery Tour! We will start the tour around 5pm, and will spend about an hour visiting graves and telling stories.
Hot cocoa will be served beforehand, so come early!
Cost: $10/person, FREE for members!

Breakfast Club: "Fool's Lake"
2025-10-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us as local writer Cynthia Moe talks about her 2023 novel, “Fool’s Lake,” about the flooding of Milford’s Mine in Crosby, MN, in 1924, and how the effects are still felt in the Cuyuna Iron Range to this day.
$7/person, FREE for members!

Sundown Cemetery Tour: Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose, October 11th
2025-10-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Oak Hill Cemetery, East Main Street, Melrose, MN, 56352, United States

Members Only Collections Tour
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of our collection, both at the museum and at our Collections Facility in Heritage Park. Space is limited, so sign up now. This is for MEMBERS only.

Sundown Cemetery Tour: Calvary Cemetery in St. Cloud, October 18th
2025-10-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Calvary Cemetery, Saint Cloud, 56301, United States

Heritage Circle: Avon Hills Folk School
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Avon Hills Folk School, 31335 Kalla Lake Rd, Avon, MN, 56310, United States
Save your place! Register today for the next Heritage Circle Tour at the Avon Hills Folk School in Avon, Minnesota. The tour takes place on Thursday, October 23rd, at 10 am. Since its inception in 2017, the school has worked to build community through hands-on learning and the sharing and teaching of traditional practices, arts and crafts. The school traces its history back to 1969 when Francis and Karen Schellinger, the parents of founder and executive director, Chris Schellinger, purchased the land. Join us for a tour of the school and learn about its origins, mission and vision, and plans for the future. Don’t miss this members-only tour!
Questions? Call Ann Marie at 320-253-8424 or email at development@stearns-museum.org

Sundown Cemetery Tour: Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose, October 25th
2025-10-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Oak Hill Cemetery, East Main Street, Melrose, MN, 56352, United States

Community Scan: Kimball
2025-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Kimball Library, 51 Spruce Ave W., Kimball, 55353, United States
The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 minute time slot.
Limit one time slot per person. Oversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials.
Bring your own flash drive, or the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5)

Community Scan: Stearns History Museum
2025-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Community Scan: Albany
2025-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Great River Regional Library, Albany, 400 Railroad Ave, Albany, MN, 56307, United States

Community Scan: Cold Spring
2025-11-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Great River Regional Library, Cold Spring, 27 Red River Ave S., Cold Spring, MN, United States

Community Scan: Richmond
2025-11-03 16:00 - 19:30 | Great River Regional Library, Richmond, 63 Hall Ave SW, Richmond, MN, 56368, United States
