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SUMMARY:Escape room opens!
DESCRIPTION:Additional information TBA.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/escape-room-opens/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Programs
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SUMMARY:Mission Moonshine Escape Room
DESCRIPTION:Join us this December for the Stearns History Museum’s first-ever Escape Room experience. During the hour\, you’ll be transported to the 1920s\, a time when everyone wanted the Moonshine Stearns County produced. But the agents are knocking down the door to dry out Stearns County with one goal in mind. Can you stop them? \nThursdays in December – Dec. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 from 4-7. One hour time slot per group\, maximum 6 per session. Sign up today! \n$20/person (nonmembers)\, $15 for members \nTo get tickets\, you must register online by clicking here. Questions? Call us at 320.253.8424 \nRegister online
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/mission-moonshine-escape-room/2022-12-01/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T130000
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CREATED:20221019T165130Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:To say thank you to all of our volunteers\, we invite you to join us for lunch at the Museum on Thursday\, December 1st from 11:30a – 1p.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/volunteer-luncheon/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220719T183059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T204551Z
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SUMMARY:Museum CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum will be closed November 21-24. We will reopen Friday\, November 25 and remain open at regular hours for the remainder of the weekend. Thanks all!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/museum-closed/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220923T204714Z
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SUMMARY:Museum CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum will be closed November 21-24. We will reopen Friday\, November 25 and remain open at regular hours for the remainder of the weekend. Thanks all!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/museum-closed-4/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220923T204650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T204650Z
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SUMMARY:Museum CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum will be closed November 21-24. We will reopen Friday\, November 25 and remain open at regular hours for the remainder of the weekend. Thanks all!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/museum-closed-3/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220923T204629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T204629Z
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SUMMARY:Museum CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum will be closed November 21-24. We will reopen Friday\, November 25 and remain open at regular hours for the remainder of the weekend. Thanks all!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/museum-closed-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221120
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20221011T172731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T181651Z
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SUMMARY:Research Center CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The Museum’s Research center will be closed all day Saturday\, November 19th. Sorry for any inconvenience. Exhibits and galleries are still open for viewing!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/museum-closed-for-rental-special-event/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220811T163434Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Roundtable: Human Interest Stories of the Irish in the Civil War with Scott Mingus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Civil War Roundtable featuring Scott Mingus on Wednesday\, November 16 @ 3:30 p.m. (note change in date from usual meeting!) \nMeeting Overview:  Erin Go Bragh. Anglicized from the Gaelic phrase for “Ireland Forever.” In the mid-19th century\, the slogan was particularly popular among many Irish immigrants who had moved to the United States for political or personal reasons\, yet maintained their strong familial\, social\, and often nationalistic ties to the old Emerald Isle. Tens of thousands of Irish-born men (and a handful of women) and an even larger number of Irish and Scots-Irish descendants fought in the Civil War\, with Sons of Erin serving prominently in both the Union and Confederate armies. Many left compelling personal stories of their martial service\, or of Irish comrades. In this PowerPoint presentation\, Scott will share more than two dozen stories of prominent and not-so-prominent Irishmen and women from the war years. \nScott Mingus is a retired scientist and executive in the global specialty paper industry. The Ohio native graduated from the Paper Science & Engineering program at Miami University. He was part of the research team that developed the first commercially successful self-adhesive U.S. postage stamps\, and he was an early pioneer in the development of bar code labels. He has written more than 30 Civil War and Underground Railroad books and numerous articles for Gettysburg Magazine and other historical journals. He has appeared on C-SPAN\, C-SPAN3\, PCN\, and other TV networks. Mingus writes a blog on the Civil War history of York County\, PA\, where he lives (www.yorkblog.com/cannonball). He also has written six scenario books for miniature wargaming. A great-great-grandfather was a 15-year-old soldier in the 51st Ohio in the Western Theater\, and a great-grandfather was in the 183rd Ohio during the Carolinas Campaign. Other family members fought at Antietam and Gettysburg in the 7th West Virginia of the Army of the Potomac. \nMeetings are held at the Stearns County History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud.\nNote change in starting time:\n3:00pm – doors open and opportunity to socialize and interact with fellow members\n3:15pm – welcome and “new features”\n3:30pm – speaker presentation\n4:45pm – adjourn\nFor more information – contact Andy Ditlevson – aditlevson@gmail.com\, 320-241-8477
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/civil-war-roundtable-october-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Roundtable,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220808T192847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T163310Z
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SUMMARY:St. Cloud Area Genealogists - "Adding Leaves and Flowers to the Branches of your Family Tree" with Linda Coffin
DESCRIPTION:Join SCAG’s November meetup “Adding Leaves and Flowers to the Branches of your Family Tree” with presenter Linda Coffin. Tuesday\, November 15 @ 7pm. \nFree for SCAG members\, $7 for non-members \nA common problem for genealogists is making their research interesting enough that others will want to read about it. Genealogist Linda Coffin will address this challenge in her workshop “Adding Leaves and Flowers to the Branches of Your Family Tree” for the St. Cloud Area Genealogists on Tuesday\, November 15\, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Stearns History Museum. The presentation will also be offered synchronously online. Coffin will provide ideas for turning your charts and tables into interesting narratives\, complete with illustrations and historical context. We will discuss types of background information that can be added to your stories and review examples. You don’t need to be a talented writer to liven up your genealogical stories. You will leave feeling more confident you can do it! \n \nLinda Coffin has 35 years of experience as a self-employed graphic designer. In 2004\, she started her own business\, HistoryCrafters (www.historycrafters.com)\, to help her clients preserve memoirs and family histories and publish them as short-run books. To date\, she has worked on more than 40 such books\, for individuals\, families\, businesses\, and even a golf course! Linda is a member of the Minnesota and Wisconsin Genealogical Societies\, the National Genealogical Society\, and the Association of Professional Genealogists. She has presented at many local\, state\, and national genealogy and memoir conferences. \n  \nSt. Cloud Area Genealogists\nFounded in 1973\, 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. To learn more about becoming a SCAG member\, please contact Brendon Duffy (duffyroots@gmail.com). \nClick here for the Press Release: 2022 Nov Press Release – Linda Coffin
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/st-cloud-area-genealogists-november-meetup/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,St. Cloud Area Genealogists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Courthouse Centennial
DESCRIPTION:The Stearns County courthouse is 100 years old\, and Stearns County is holding a public event to celebrate! \nIt was an amazing feat to build such a magnificent and elaborate structure back in 1922. Today\, the courthouse stands just as stately\, grand\, and beautiful as it did 100 years ago. We want the public to see for themselves! Let’s celebrate the historic and prominent courthouse. Share your courthouse story\, and it can be part of our event on November 15th. Whether it was a wedding\, adoption\, a memory of being at the courthouse\, a big case you recall\, or anything else that drew you to the building\, we’d love to hear it! Email your memory to info@co.stearns.mn.us . \nTuesday\, November 15\n4:30 – 7:00 p.m.\n725 Courthouse Square\, Downtown St. Cloud\nThere will be a variety of activities for everyone. \n\nExplore the building and see parts of the courthouse you have never seen before.\nSee where the Mighty Ducks movie was filmed and the features left behind\, a bullet mark left by a shooting in the courthouse\, the infamous 8-foot-tall clocks that highlight the downtown St. Cloud skyline\, and the impact of the downtown explosion in 1998.\nLive music\nCourthouse Bingo for kids\nA scavenger hunt for all ages\nCourthouse triviaFind the gavel game\nPrizes\nFood trucks\nSelfie stations\, with props\nActivity table with coloring pages\, puzzles\, and word searches\nFace painting\nFood and beverages\nMeet and take photos with our K-9s\nThe Sheriff’s Office drone\nOld Sheriff’s squad car\, new squad car and other equipment used by the Sheriff’s Office\nTalk with a deputy and see the gadgets they have with them each day\nSheriff giveaways for kids\nSee all the courtrooms\, inside the dome\, hear about the biggest cases held in Stearns County\, learn about being on a jury\, and hear stories from judges\, attorneys\, staff\, and other county officials who have worked for years in the courthouse. See displays with historic photos\, interesting newspaper articles\, and blueprints of the original courthouse that show a much different use of the building than we see today.\nLearn all sorts of fascinating things about the building you likely never knew – about the tunnel system\, presidential visits\, the makings of its amazing architecture\, and of course lots of history!\n\n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/celebrate-the-courthouse-centennial/
LOCATION:Stearns County Courthouse\, 725 Courthouse Square\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220719T182627Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Writers
DESCRIPTION:Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am.  The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7). \nFor additional information\, please call the Museum at 320.253.8424.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/memory-writers-31/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Writers,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20221014T150100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T163719Z
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SUMMARY:Whippersnapper Hour: Spy School
DESCRIPTION:At this month’s “Whippersnapper Hour\,” kids are invited to a crash course at the Stearns History Museum Spy School! Kids will learn all about the different secret spy tactics used during World War Il\, with everything from Morse Code to writing messages in invisible ink! They will then put those skills to use in order to solve a mystery right here in the museum. Save the date: Saturday\, November 12 at 10am. Recommended for kids ages 7-13. Cost is $3 for nonmembers\, members are free. Click here to register online or call us at 320.253.8424 \nRegister online
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/whippersnapper-hour-spy-school/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Whippersnapper Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220719T183021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T160024Z
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SUMMARY:Hops & History: Mississippi River Mayhem with Dean Klinkenberg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Hops & History! This time\, we’ll be at Beaver Island Brewing Company learning more about the disasters and tragedies of the Mississippi River with writer and Mississippi River historian Dean Klinkenberg as he discusses his new book\, in which he explores the many disastrous events to have occurred on and along the river in the 19th and 20th centuries– from steamboat explosions to Yellow Fever epidemics\, floods\, and prohibition piracy. \n$7 for nonmembers and members are free! \nSo\, mark your calendars and get some cash ready for the bar! Call the Museum at 320.253.8424 with questions & to register or register online. \nRegister Today! \n \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-history-mississippi-river-mayhem-with-dean-klinkberg/
LOCATION:Beaver Island Brewing Company\, 216 6th Ave S\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hops & History,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20221025T182002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T164340Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Circle Tour @ SCSU Eastman Hall
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday\, November 2\, for a special Heritage Circle Tour\, featuring the newly-renovated Eastman Hall on the campus of St. Cloud State University. \nRenovated in 2019\, Eastman Hall is home to the new Center for Health and Wellness Innovation. University Archivist Tom Steman will lead the tour along with Medical Director Dr. Brent Nielsen and Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Jennifer Rocheleau Dorholt. Steman will talk about the structure’s history and renovation. Nielsen and Dorholt will share how the facility is being currently used. \n\n\nParking information: Parking passes will be made available for N Lot (near the Education building and the Wick Science building). You can pick them up at Eastman Hall before the tour. See SCSU campus parking map below. Reach out to us with questions! Thanks! (https://www.stcloudstate.edu/campusmap/parking/default.aspx). Lunch will be on your own at Garvey Commons (https://www5.stcloudstate.edu/campusmap/building.aspx?bldgAbbr=GC).\n\nPlease RSVP by the end of the day Monday\, October 31\, at info@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424.\n\nHope to see you next week!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/heritage-circle-tour-scsu-eastman-hall/
LOCATION:Eastman Hall – St. Cloud State University\, 850 1st Ave\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220719T182516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T172412Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Writers
DESCRIPTION:Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am.  The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7). \nFor additional information\, please call the Museum at 320.253.8424.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/memory-writers-30/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Writers,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220808T192751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T202229Z
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SUMMARY:St. Cloud Area Genealogists - "Discovering Your Polish Roots" with Jerome Biedny
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how to find out more about your Polish ancestry but don’t know where to start? Genealogist Jerome (Jay) Biedny will present “Polish Genealogy: Sources in America and Europe” for the St. Cloud Area Genealogists on Tuesday\, October 18\, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Stearns History Museum (235 33rd Ave S.\, St. Cloud). The presentation will be offered synchronously online. Biedny will present major record types to explore when doing research on a Polish American relative as well as sharing tips for finding your relative’s ancestral village and their immigration and naturalization records. \nFree for members\, $7 for non-members \nIf you’re interested in becoming a SCAG member\, please contact: Brendon Duffy at 320-237-3023 or duffyroots@gmail.com \nJerome (Jay) Biedny has been active in the Polish Genealogy Societies of Minnesota\, New York and America for more than 30 years. Biedny is a past president of Polish Genealogy Society of Minnesota and has presented on Polish genealogy\, history and immigration at many regional events. Biedny specializes in records from the German and Austrian Partitions and on the ocean liners that brought many families (including his) to America. He authored a genealogical column for many years in a Polish language newspaper in Minnesota and is currently working on a book that will capture his decades of research. \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/st-cloud-area-genealogists-october-meetup/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,St. Cloud Area Genealogists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
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SUMMARY:Memory Writers
DESCRIPTION:Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am.  The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7).
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/memory-writers-29/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Writers,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220719T182306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T160145Z
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SUMMARY:Sundown Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:*Registration is now closed* The tour is completely full. \nJoin us for the Sundown Cemetery Tour at North Star Cemetery in St. Cloud. Following the cemetery tour we will be going to The Red Carpet in Downtown St. Cloud for a drink.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/sundown-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220513T151102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T162156Z
UID:10000451-1665565200-1665568800@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast Club - I Hear My Father's Voice: Experiences of a WWII Veteran in the Pacific Arena w/ Hedy Tripp
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Join us for breakfast on October 12 from 9-10am and enjoy a presentation titled I Hear My Father’s Voice: Experiences of a WWII Veteran in the Pacific Arena from Hedy Tripp. Coffee and rolls will be provided. \nPlease register ahead for this program. You can register by calling 320.253.8424 or emailing info@stearns-museum.org. Click here to register online. Call us with any questions or concerns. Thank you! \n  \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-w-hedy-tripp/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Club,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220811T163116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T135712Z
UID:10000479-1665500400-1665507600@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Civil War Roundtable: Grant vs. Lee – Who was really the greater general?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Civil War Roundtable on Tuesday\, October 11th @ 3:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public! \nMany of us grew up hearing Robert E. Lee described as one of the greatest American generals of all time (if not thegreatest) while Ulysses S. Grant was sometimes described as a drunk and a butcher. In more recent years\, Grant’s reputation has risen while Lee’s has taken some hits. In this presentation\, we’ll discuss how historians have described both generals through the years as well as give audience members a chance to share their insights and opinions in an interactive presentation. \nStearns County History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud. \n3:00pm – doors open and opportunity to socialize and interact with fellow members\n3:15pm – meeting begins with the opportunity to hear about and share civil war book and travel recommendations and play some Civil War trivia\n3:45pm – featured presentation on Grand and Lee\n4:45pm – adjourn \nFollow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/CMCWRT\nFree and open to the public \nFor more information – contact Andy Ditlevson – aditlevson@gmail.com\, 320-241-8477
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/civil-war-roundtable-october-meetup/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Roundtable,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220513T145617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T172422Z
UID:10000450-1664877600-1664884800@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Memory Writers
DESCRIPTION:Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am.  The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7).
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/memory-writers-28/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Writers,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220513T145521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T155321Z
UID:10000449-1664629200-1664640000@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Hops & History: A Celebration of Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate all the amazing breweries in Stearns County! Join us October 1\, 1pm – 4pm in the Museum’s Plaza for the Second Annual Hops & History Celebration of Brewing! Enjoy standout beverages from a local cidery and local craft breweries. One ticket gets you a “never ending” 6oz glass that you can refill as many times as you’d like so you can try them all! \nBe one of the first 75 people to walk through the door & you will get a free Bavarian pretzel from Backwards Bread Company! \nYou can get your tickets online by clicking here or calling the Museum at 320.253.8424.\n\nNote: This is a 21+ event. $25 per person.\nQuestions? Call the Museum at 320.253.8424.\nPlease note: the Museum & galleries will close at 1pm October 1st and we will only be open for the ticketed event. Thanks!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-history-a-celebration-of-brewing-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220513T145204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T174213Z
UID:10000448-1664013600-1664024400@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Stearns History Museum’s Harvest Fest! Enjoy a fun afternoon on the Museum Plaza featuring vintage-style carnival games\, Victory Garden tours\, Cake Walk\, and more! Plus\, send us your best hotdish recipes as soon as possible to add to our digital cookbook! \nAdults – $10\, Children – $5\, Members are free. \nClick here for the event information page. Click here to register online. \nCall the Museum with questions – 320.253.8424
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/harvest-fest/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220808T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T163002Z
UID:10000475-1663700400-1663704000@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:St. Cloud Area Genealogists - "Finding Family in the 1950 U.S. Census" with Mary Wickersham
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for SCAG’s September meetup “Finding Family in the 1950 U.S. Census” with presenter Mary Wickersham. Tuesday\, September 20 @ 7pm. \nMany genealogists know that images of the 1950 U.S. Census of Population and Housing were made available online on April 1\, 2022. Since then\, volunteers from around the country have been indexing the records. While this is a wonderful resource\, many researchers still struggle to find their relatives in the images. \nGenealogist Mary Wickersham will present “Finding Family in the 1950 Census” for the St. Cloud Area Genealogists on Tuesday\, September 20\, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Stearns History Museum. The presentation will be offered synchronously online. Wickersham will show participants how to use the National Archives and Records Administration’s artificial intelligence-based index\, other online indexes as well as offer tips for finding family you can’t find in the indexes. \nMary Wickersham has been a researcher for more than 25 years and is an avid genealogy volunteer. She is a longtime member of and volunteer for the Minnesota Genealogical Society and the Irish Genealogical Society International and has served on the boards of both organizations. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/st-cloud-area-genealogists-september-meetup/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,St. Cloud Area Genealogists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220719T181313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T211406Z
UID:10000463-1663695000-1663700400@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Hops & History: History of Luthiers & Guitar Builders in Minnesota with Joel Knutson @ Pantown Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Pantown Brewing Company with Joel Knutson for another Hops and History! This time\, Joel will be presenting on “The History of Luthiers & Guitar Builders in Minnesota.” Come and grab a drink and mingle at 5:30 and the presentation will begin at 6! \nStay tuned for more information on this program. For now\, mark your calendars!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-history-history-of-luthiers-guitar-builders-in-minnesota-with-joel-knutson-pantown-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Pantown Brewing Company\, 408 37th Avenue North\, St. Cloud\, 56303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hops & History,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220513T144908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T172427Z
UID:10000447-1663668000-1663675200@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Memory Writers
DESCRIPTION:Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am.  The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7).
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/memory-writers-27/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Writers,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220719T164455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T164455Z
UID:10000462-1663412400-1663430400@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:See you at Pride in the Park!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for St. Cloud Pride at Lake George!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/see-you-at-pride-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Lake George\, 1101 7th St S\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220826T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T162223Z
UID:10000481-1663408800-1663414200@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Whippersnapper Hour - "The Land Before Smart Phones"
DESCRIPTION:Whippersnapper Hour lets kids get their hands on history\, with engaging and interactive activities that bring the past to life. \nToday\, we can accomplish almost everything just using one piece of technology\, our smartphone. But if we go back in time\, every single thing we use our phone for\, like playing music\, watching movies\, playing games\, doing math\, calling and sending messages\, was done separately. Stop by this month’s Whippersnapper Hour\, “The Land Before Smart Phones\,” to try out some of those aging old relics like- a typewriter\, a rotary phone\, a CD Player\, a TAPE player\, an old camera with FILM\, and much more! \nCost: $3/child for non-members\, members are free. Click here to register online! \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/whippersnapper-hour-the-land-before-smart-phones/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Whippersnapper Hour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165521
CREATED:20220719T164155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T151801Z
UID:10000461-1663149600-1663156800@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Circle Tour at Great River Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Great news – we’re opening this Heritage Circle Tour to ALL Museum members!! Join us in Downtown St. Cloud for a special tour of the future Great River Children’s Museum on September 14 from 10am – 11:30am. See their future location and construction site as they work to build an amazing (and FUN!) resource for the children and families of Central Minnesota. We will chat with Executive Director Cassie Miles more about the project and how we can support! \nFollowing the tour\, we will be having lunch nearby in Downtown St. Cloud (location TBD\, bring cash). \nCall the Museum to register or for additional information. \n  \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/heritage-circle-tour-at-great-river-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:Great River Children’s Museum\, 601 W St Germain St\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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