Stearns History Museum

Ten Skills Every Genealogist Needs
2021-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
This free online event will be hosted on the St. Cloud Area Genealogists Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stcloudareagenealogists
Nancy Loe will present the webinar “Ten Skills Every Genealogist Needs” for the St. Cloud Area Genealogists. In this presentation, participants will learn how to find new records by searching the “Deep Web,” pinpoint geographic locations past and present, read old handwriting, and translate records to English. Loe will also give vocabulary and file-naming ideas for organizing your work and show how information management skills can help you scan your photos and records. Get organized and discover new resources in this webinar.
After a long professional career in academic archives and genealogy libraries, Nancy E. Loe, MA, MLS, is now a genealogy educator, researcher, and writer. She specializes in U.S. and European research, and provides expert guide on organizing research and family papers.
Her website, sassyjanegenealogy.com, offers a blog, free monthly newsletter, and e-books on research topics. Nancy has appeared on PBS’s American Experience, at National Genealogical Society, RootsTech, and numerous genealogy conferences and webinars in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Recently, Nancy has been on a genealogy pilgrimage to visit the eight European villages of her great-grandparents.
Founded in 1974, 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.

Ask the Archivist: Email requests only!
2021-01-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Did an ancestor fall off your tree? Racking your brain over a family mystery? Does your lineage lead to Germany, Poland, English?
Send us an email on the third Monday of the month and one of our Research Center archivists will be ready to help answer any questions you’re dying to ask! Email info@stearns-museum.org.
The possibilities are endless, but here are a few examples: • What happened to Picardy? • What was that odd-shaped building? • Meyer, Meier or Mayer? • Where was Dan Marsh Drug? • What was Pantown? • Where is Unity? • Trying to Find an Overseas Relative?
Our knowledgeable and experienced archivists can help answer even the most complicated questions.

History At Home: Brandy Alexander Happy Hour
2021-01-14 16:00 - 2021-01-16 20:00 | MN
Enjoy this video from our staff and have some fun learning about history from the comfort of your home! Feel free to watch any time—”Happy Hour” is only a suggestion.
While the Brandy Alexander isn’t necessarily the first beverage that comes to mind when thinking about the holiday season, it sure tastes like the season! Watch the video to learn the story behind it, which features railroads and a lady named Snow.

History At Home: Tom & Jerry Happy Hour
2020-12-10 16:00 - 2020-12-12 20:00 | MN
Enjoy this video from our staff and have some fun learning about history from the comfort of your home! Feel free to watch any time—”Happy Hour” is only a suggestion.
Historic Cocktail Lesson: The Tom and Jerry

Caitlin is back with another festive beverage for you to try at home! The Tom and Jerry has been around for 200 years, and while it’s not as popular as it once was, it’s definitely worth a try this holiday season! This tutorial is a bit longer and more complicated than usual, as it requires making a batter before putting the drink together. If you have your own store-bought Tom and Jerry batter, you can skip ahead to the 9:02 mark to see how to create your own warm and delicious yuletide drink.

St. Cloud Area Genealogists (Digital Event)
2020-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom / Online
Tackle Your Photos Today!
Program: St. Cloud Area Genealogists
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Registration: Register in advance at: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/StCloudGenealogists
Once registered, you will receive details on how to connect to the online meeting.
A gift of box of photographs can be seen as such an overwhelming task that it’s easier to leave them for the next generation. The problem is that the next generation doesn’t always know what to do with them either, so the images get tossed. This FREE webinar has tips to solve this problem. Join Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, as she gives you three simple strategies to help you get past overwhelmed and enjoy your photo project.
Maureen Taylor is a frequent keynote speaker on photo identification, preservation and family history. She’s the author of several books and hundreds of articles. She has appeared on The View and the Today Show. Maureen was a photograph expert for MyHeritage.com and currently is a contributing editor of Family Tree Magazine.
Follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/stcloudareagenealogists
About St. Cloud Area Genealogists: Founded in 1974, 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.

Zip Code Saturday: Freeport, Melrose, New Munich
2020-11-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
If you’re a current resident of Freeport, Melrose, or New Munich, enjoy FREE museum admission on November 7th! Please make an appointment by calling 320-253-8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org to make an appointment. Also, please plan to show an ID with your address on it when you arrive. Note: Those who live outside those zip codes will need to pay admission.

History at Home: Old School Pumpkin Pie
2020-10-25 14:00 - 14:15 | MN
Watch this video from our staff and have some fun learning about history from the comfort of your home! Feel free to watch any time—Sunday is only a suggestion.
Watch “Harvest History: Old School Pumpkin Pie”
It’s time for another episode of Harvest History! In this episode, we are going to look at that most glorious symbol of fall in America, the pumpkin! We’ll go through a brief history of this crop’s dominance in the Americas, and then show you how to make a pumpkin pie the way early American settlers would- by baking a custard right there in the pumpkin! Give it a try with your family at home- trust us, it’s delicious!

Recipe for “Pie in a Pumpkin”

Cut open and scoop out the seeds and pulp from a small pie pumpkin
In a mixing bowl, mix together: -3/4 cup sugar -3 eggs plus 4 egg yolks -1/2 TBSP of vanilla extract
-Whisk until smooth, then add: -2 cups heavy cream – 1tsp corn starch -pinch of salt.
Whisk until smooth
Pour into hollowed out pumpkin, leaving about one inch of room at the top
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then place tin foil loosely over the top of pumpkin, and bake for another 15 minutes
Turn heat down to 375, place top of pumpkin on baking sheet, and bake for another 15 minutes
Remove tin foil, and bake for 30 additional minutes
Turn oven off, let custard/pumpkin cool for about an hour, then place in fridge for at least 6 hours, so custard can set
Scoop custard out of pumpkin, and enjoy!

Zip Code Saturday for St. Martin, Paynesville, and Roscoe
2020-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Awaken your Inner Child with exhibits like, “Just for Fun: The Toys We Loved.”
Free entrance for St. Martin, Paynesville, and Roscoe Residents! Show your current ID with address at our front desk to enjoy this Zip Code Saturday—specially limited to your location.
PLEASE NOTE: Appointments are Required! Schedule your time by calling 320-253-8424.

Ask the Archivist
2020-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Did an ancestor fall off your tree? Racking your brain over a family mystery? Does your lineage lead to Germany, Poland, English?
Join us on the 4th Saturday of every month (occasional exclusions) in the Research Center where our archivists Jessie or Steve will be ready to help answer any questions you’re dying to ask!
The possibilities are endless, but here are a few examples: • What happened to Picardy? • What was that odd-shaped building? • Meyer, Meier or Mayer? • Where was Dan Marsh Drug? • What was Pantown? • Where is Unity? • Trying to Find an Overseas Relative?
Our knowledgeable and experienced archivists can help answer even the most complicated questions.

St. Cloud Area Genealogists (Digital Event)
2020-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom / Online
Who’s the “Miss” Who Became “Mrs.?” Finding The Women Who Married Your Male Ancestors

Free Zoom Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81018284781
St. Cloud –Finding the elusive maiden name of the women who married the men in your family tree can be daunting. Often she’s only found as “Mrs. Smith.” In this presentation, Tina Post will use three case studies to show how analysis of related records can create an “argument” to reveal each wife’s name. Let’s give the ladies an identity of their own!
Tina Post is a genealogist with 22 years of experience. In February 2016, her article “Peter Hopper Post, A Cane, a Letter and a War,” was published in the Genealogical Society of Bergen County, New Jersey’s The Archivist. That research resulted in a Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) lineage membership. Tina is a graduate of Boston University’s Genealogy Research Certificate Program. She is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), National Genealogical Society (NGS), New England Historical Genealogical Society (NEHGS), and the Genealogical Society Bergen County, NJ (GSBC). Learn more at https://TheAncestorInYourLife.com
Follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/stcloudareagenealogists
About the St. Cloud Area Genealogists: Founded in 1974, 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.

Family History Conference (sold out)
2020-09-19 09:00 - 16:30 | Zoom / Online
This event will be held virtually via Zoom this year, and you can buy your tickets online. Learn more at https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/2020/01/08/family-history-conference-2020/.

Scarecrow Contest
2020-09-19 08:00 - 2020-10-23 17:00 | MN
Create your scarecrow, take a picture, and share it with us for a chance to win a prize—now through October 23rd! Check out our official Facebook page for this event here >> https://www.facebook.com/events/317336069357147/

Missing Pieces Walking Tour (Now Full)
2020-08-31 18:30 - 20:00 | TBD
Discover the Missing Pieces of Equity in St. Cloud’s History
***Update: This tour is full—watch for another date coming soon!***
Uncover the “Missing Pieces” in the narrative we commonly tell about St. Cloud’s history during a downtown walking tour, hosted by the Stearns History Museum, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 31. The 90-minute excursion highlights stories about race, racism, and structural obstacles to equity.
Annette Atkins, professor emerita of history at the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, will lead the tour and discussion. Meeting information and other details will be provided after registration. Cost is $5.
When we post the next tour, be sure to save your spot early, as space is limited.

SCAG (St. Cloud Area Genealogists) Meeting on Zoom!
2020-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
Hello,
I am excited to share that the St. Cloud Area Genealogists board decided to hold the April 21, 2020 membership meeting in an online format using Zoom. I realize this may be an unfamiliar format for some. However, this is the best delivery to ensure your health and safety currently. It will allow those who went south for the winter or live outside the St. Cloud area to participate in our meeting presentation.
We will begin at 7:00 p.m. but you can connect to the online portion anytime after 6:30 p.m. We will begin with a short business program followed by a presentation.
Dr. Chris Kvaal will present “DNA and Genealogy from a basic biology standpoint”
A tutorial on how to connect your device (computer, laptop, ipad, cell phone, telephone) to the Zoom meeting can be found online at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting- You will want to be in a location with good internet bandwidth. As a participant, you do not need to connect to a webcam. Only the host and presenter will display video.
You may need to download and run Zoom if this is the first time using this software. You can also download the free Zoom app in the Google Play Store. The system will automatically detect your device and connect.
Meeting Connection Options
1. Join Zoom Meeting (most use this option)
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/6061483926
2. Meeting ID: 606 148 3926
Go to https://minnstate.zoom.us then click the “Join” button and enter meeting ID and click “Join”. The meeting ID is used for connecting via telephone or the Zoom app on your cell phone.
3. Join by SIP
6061483926@zoomcrc.com
4. Join by Skype for Business
https://minnstate.zoom.us/skype/6061483926
This meeting is free for everyone so share this meeting with others interested in family history. I hope to see you online soon
Michele Braun-Heurung
President
St. Cloud Area Genealogists

Memory Writers
2020-03-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-02-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Zip Code Saturday – Cold Spring, Richmond & Rockville
2020-02-29 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Leap Day Festivities
2020-02-29 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Leap Day Festivities: Sat., Feb. 29 | 10AM – 12PM 
Make your own time capsule! We will make our own time capsulesthat are not allowed to be openeduntil February 29, 2024.
Bizarre Trivia, 11am: How is your knowledge of the weirder sideof history? Test it out with our Bizarre Trivia!
History Detectives: Can you solve the mystery of the missing disco ball? Calling all HistoryDetectives, we need you on the case!
Members & Children Ages 4 & UNDER – FREE
Adults – $7, Children 5 & older – $3

A Little History
2020-02-26 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Catch us at the Central MN Farm Show, River’s Edge Convention Center
2020-02-25 - 2020-02-26 | River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Hops and History, Monks and Moonshine
2020-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Make Your House a Museum: Storing and Preserving Family Treasures, St. Cloud Area Genealogists
2020-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Whippersnapper Hour, Toys through the Years
2020-02-15 10:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Zip Code Saturday – Sartell, St. Stephen, Sauk Rapids & Rice
2020-02-15 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Breakfast Club, War II and the Korean War
2020-02-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
