Stearns History Museum

History Unboxed- From Carnegie to Community: Our Public Library
2026-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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

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
