Stearns History Museum

Colonialism & WWII: A storytelling and writing workshop
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Breakfast Club - Emily Sackett - "Let Us Keep Our Middle Ground Clear:" The Dakota and Ojibwe in Stearns County and Central Minnesota
2023-10-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
In 2022, the Stearns History Museum was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to delve into our own archives, and those of other regional depositories, and create a document that begins to tell the story of the Dakota and Ojibwe in what is now Stearns County. We hired Emily Sackett, who spent nine months researching and building this document. On October 11th, she will discuss her process, as well as discoveries she made along the way.
Emily Sackett is a PhD candidate studying early American History at the University of Virginia. She specializes in the history of women, gender, and race in colonial America. As writer and researcher, her work has been recognized by institutions including the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, the Jefferson Scholars Foundation, and Historic Jamestowne. From 2022-2023, she served as a research specialist in Native American history for the Stearns County Historical Society.

Civil War Roundtable - My Great-Grandfather's Final Resting Place: Salisbury Prison
2023-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Most Civil War history buffs have heard of Andersonville, but Salisbury Prison is equally infamous. It began under idyllic circumstances and ended with desperation. Please join us at our monthly meeting at the Stearns History Museum and come along for the journey of Salisbury Prison’s history.
Doors open at 3pm. Meeting begins at 3:15pm with welcome, introductions, and treats!
New this month: our first Civil War Book Exchange! Bring a book you’d be willing to loan to others. Make sure to put your contact info inside if you want it back.

Sundown Cemetery Tour - Sauk Centre & Palmer House
2023-10-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Sauk Centre, Sauk Centre, MN, United States
Register here!

Folk Music Concert and Bead Making
2023-09-30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Back by popular demand! Join celebrated local folksinger and songwriter Dennis Warner for another free fall concert at the Stearns History Museum (235 33rd Avenue South, St. Cloud). The event takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Freshly back from his recent South African tour, the concert will include Warner’s internationally-recognized song, “Beads on One String,” and selections from his top-rated album, “Pilot Me.”
In addition to the concert, you’ll be able to make your own bead art inspired by Warner’s music. Former local art educator, Kathy Gerdts-Senger, will guide you in learning simple bead-making techniques. Make your own bead art to bring home!
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy an afternoon of free music and make-and-take crafts at the museum!
For more information contact Ann Marie at development@stearns-museum.org org or call 320-253-8424.

Heritage Circle Tour - Brenny Transportation
2023-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
From its start in a small rented office in Waite Park to today, Brenny Transportation, Inc. has grown into a highly-respected woman-owned trucking company in the heart of central Minnesota. Learn the secrets of its business success and vision for the future during an exclusive tour with Joyce Brenny, CEO & Founder. The tour starts at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the company’s current location in St. Joseph, Minnesota (8505 Ridgewood Road). It’s a tour not to be missed!
Following the tour, everyone is welcome to gather for lunch-on-your own at Kay’s Kitchen (303 College Avenue North; St. Joseph, MN). Be sure to bring your own cash or other form of payment.
For questions or more information, contact Ann Marie at development@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424.
Register online here!

Our Narratives Open Mic Night
2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
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 be uncomfortable. We hold space for this type of exchange, respecting other’s experience. All are welcome.

We will be outdoors (weather permitting) so please bring a lawn chair or blanket! You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Go to heijeuarts.org for specifics about the program. Please reach out to us or info@heijeuarts.org with questions!

Historic Harvest Fest
2023-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SCAG Meeting - Judy G. Russell, "Finding the Law"
2023-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
This is an online event! For more information, email scag@stcloudareagen.org.

Whippersnapper Hour - Fur Trade Frenzy
2023-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
At this month’s Whippersnapper Hour, students will get a taste of what it was like to be involved in the American Fur Trade during the 19th century here in Minnesota. Students will get to touch some real furs, barter for goods, and make their own Bandolier bag to take home!
Register here!

Hops & History: "Whiskey Shores" with Elizabeth Reisinger
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Beaver Island Brewing Company, 216 6th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Heritage Circle Tour - Grasshopper Chapel
2023-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Grasshoppers. A plague. A charming chapel set in a beautiful landscape. What could be better for our next Heritage Circle Tour?!? Join us at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Grasshopper Chapel (aka Assumption Chapel) near Cold Spring, Minnesota. Learn more Stearns County history from our very own Grasshopper Chapel experts – Caitlin Carlson, director of programs, and John Decker, archivist emeritus. It’s bound to be a great adventure into some of the county’s rich agricultural past. Space is limited so register today!
Following the tour, everyone is welcome to gather for lunch-on-your-own at Marnanteli’s (314 3rd Street South; Cold Spring, MN). Be sure to bring your own cash or other form of payment.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact Ann Marie at development@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424.

History Outdoors: Live With the Land
2023-08-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us on August 3rd and 10th to learn how to live with the land! In this program, students from 7-12 will explore the natural world around us and how to bring it to everyday life. We will go on a nature walk in Heritage Park, learn how to identify wild edible plants and different animals. Students will also create and take home a craft using found in nature.

The History of WACOSA at 60
2023-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for another Breakfast Club at the Stearns County History Museum!
This week, we will be highlighting the History of WACOSA as they celebrate 60 years of creating possibilities for all abilities!
Breakfast Club is free for Museum members and $7 for nonmembers

Repurposing Buildings: Turning Vacant Spaces into Community Places
2023-08-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Learn how some of east St. Cloud’s repurposing of old buildings is helping our community thrive! Attend this engaging community event and find out about the importance of east St. Cloud’s unique built environment. The event takes place 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, at Salem Lutheran Church (90 Riverside Drive Southeast, St. Cloud). Hear about the sustainability of reusing existing buildings, the importance of building reuse, and the benefits of deconstruction if reuse is not an option from Melissa Wenzel, Built Environment Sustainability Administrator for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
https://www.rethos.org/events/repurposing-buildings-turning-vacant-spaces-into-community-places

History Outdoors: One Room School Days
2023-07-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us July 27th for a “One Room School Days” session of History Outdoors! More information on this program to come.
https://stearnshistorymuseum.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/stearnshistorymuseum/event.jsp?event=138&

WWII Exhibit Closing
2023-07-23 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Your last chance to see the WWII exhibit is the weekend of July 22-23. Don’t miss it!

History Hunt in the Gardens
2023-07-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Come and join the Stearns History for a Hunt in St. Cloud’s beautiful Munsinger and
Clemens Gardens! Learn about the history of these nationally-known historic landscapes while taking the
History Hunt challenge. This free, self-guided activity takes place during the Munsinger Clemens Botanical
Society’s Art Fair in the Gardens event on Thursday, July 20 th , 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take the
History Hunt challenge and register for prizes. See you near the Gift Shop (1399 Kilian Boulevard
Southeast) in the Gardens!

History Outdoors: One Room School Days
2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
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 100 years age!
Register online here.

At War & At Home: The WWII Experience
2023-07-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
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 online here: Saturday (Day 1), Sunday (Day 2)
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WWII Hangar Dance 2023
2023-07-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303, United States
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&

Saint Cloud PD Presents: That's How I Roll
2023-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
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

Breakfast Club: "Burma-Shave: The Rhymes, the Signs, the Times" with Bill Vossler
2023-06-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
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 1963, these signs were seen all across the country.
For thirty years, the series of six signs posted along roadways were an icon of American life. The little jingles that touted a brushless shaving cream entertained travelers across the country. Many of us who lived during those thirty years could recite favorite jingles by rote. Then super highways and the hectic pace of modern life made them obsolete. Still, for those of us older than thirty-five, Burma-Shave signs are part of our history and treasured childhood memories.
Wednesday, June 14 @ 9am

Rethos: Plaster Repair & Wood Window Maintenance
2023-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
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, Dave will show how seemingly daunting repair
projects are really not that hard to do!
For more information, contact Central MN Education Coordinator for Rethos
based at the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud (CentralMN@rethos.org;
320-253-8424).
Register HERE

Snooky's Pub Crawl
2023-06-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
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 and the area as well as what it was like in the 1940s. More information to come and itinerary/locations TBA. For now, save the date and we’ll see you then!
June 8, 2023 – Downtown St. Cloud 6p-9p
Register online HERE.
Snooky’s Pub Crawl

Whippersnapper Hour: Adventures in Radio
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
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 Case of the Magic Milkweed.” We hope to see you there!
$5 per child nonmembers, free for Museum members. Recommended for kids ages 7-13.
