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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). \nQuestions? Call the Museum at 320.253.8424.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/memory-writers-40/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Writers,Programs
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SUMMARY:Museum CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:We are closed for Easter Sunday.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/museum-closed-9/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Civil War Roundtable: That d__n old google eyed snapping turtle - George Gordon Meade Col. Gary Colberg
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Overview – Since Gettysburg has been covered so well by so many\, be ready to learn about General Meade before and after that historic battle in am audience participative presentation.  This unique\, interactive presentation on General George Meade was originally presented to the prestigious Civil War Round Table of DC. In this presentation we review Meade as a young man at West Point to the end of the Civil War.  What is there to the rumors that he abused his own soldiers when he lost his temper such as the “Peach Tree” incident? How was this general in combat? What about the famous “Cropsey incident” where a correspondent printed fake news in the newspaper (see Libeler of the Press photo)? What was it that he did that identified him to Lincoln as a “fighting general”? I also go into Meade and the Battle of the Crater during the Siege of Petersburg and his controversial and not as well-known decisions there. Two or three volunteers will be sought to have fun and participate as it is much more interesting. Civil War props such as Union and AOP flags\, keppie cap\, Brigadier General’s frock coat\, saber\, and shackles will also be on display. \nSpeaker: Gary was inspired to become a Civil War reenactor after researching his Great-Grandfather who served for three years in the 20th Regiment\, Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers. While serving in the Army National Guard in a unit with lineage and honors back to the 1st Minnesota\, he joined the 1st Minnesota Regiment and started his Civil War reenacting hobby. After being mobilized and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times he retired as an Army Reserve Colonel with 37 years of service. After his military retirement he continued to serve\, working in the Pentagon and DC area as a Senior government supervisor\, working with two and three star generals\, and Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. While working in DC he started reenacting again at the 150 th Gettysburg reenactment. He has participated in Living History and battle reenactments at Gettysburg\, Antietam\, Cedar Creek\, Bristoe Station\, Appomatttox and over 50 other battlefields. With the Civil War Impressionist Association (CWIA) he developed an impression of Major General George Meade that become in high demand in the Eastern Theater. One reason the CWIA has been so successful might be because they go beyond the normal Living History presentations\, doing historically correct vignettes to help spectators feel like they are witnessing an actual event on a battlefield. The CWIA won the prestigious Visitors Choice Honorable Mention Award in 2022 at the Jamestown\, VA Military Through the Ages reenactment. In support of DoD\, Gary custom tailored a tour of the Gettysburg battle for non-commissioned officers. In addition\, he led a tour of “the Crater” at the Petersburg National Battlefield. Gary is now retired\, lives in White Bear Lake\, Minnesota where he reenacts as a Private with the First Minnesota\, and does Living History presentations as both Generals Meade and Hancock. \nMeetings are held at the Stearns County History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud. This meeting will take place on Tuesday\, April 11th at 3:30pm (doors open at 3).\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-that-d__n-old-google-eyed-snapping-turtle-george-gordon-meade-col-gary-colberg/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Roundtable,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T090000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club w/ Chris Schellinger - Avon Hills Folk School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for breakfast! This time\, we’ll be discussing the history of the Avon Hills Folk School with presenter Chris Schellinger. Save the date – April 12 at 9am. \nChris will be discussing the property\, how it became a Folk School\, and a little about the history of the ‘folk school movement.’ For clarification: this program will be held at the Museum in the galleries as usual. Breakfast Club “On The Road” will return again later this summer. \nQuestions? Give us a call – 320.253.8424 \nBreakfast Club is free to Museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Register by calling the Museum or click here to register online.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-w-chris-schellinger-avon-hills-folk-school/
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:20230415T100000
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CREATED:20230323T204700Z
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SUMMARY:Our Narratives Artist Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Our Narratives Artist Retreat at the Stearns History Museum! Saturday and Sunday is jam packed with creating\, collaborating\, and connecting. All artists are welcome! \nFacilitated by Heidi Jeub and TERRELL X (aka Carnage The Executioner)\, this workshop has allowed dozens of artists find their authentic voice\, and creative confidence\, to tell their own stories. \nThe Stearns History Museum provides a historic context\, even if you are a newcomer to the region! How do you fit into the history of this community? We have ideas … \n$45 – Registration is necessary. Go to www.heijeuarts.org or email info@heijeuarts.org.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/our-narratives-artist-retreat/2023-04-15/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Our Narratives Artist Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Our Narratives Artist Retreat at the Stearns History Museum! Saturday and Sunday is jam packed with creating\, collaborating\, and connecting. All artists are welcome! \nFacilitated by Heidi Jeub and TERRELL X (aka Carnage The Executioner)\, this workshop has allowed dozens of artists find their authentic voice\, and creative confidence\, to tell their own stories. \nThe Stearns History Museum provides a historic context\, even if you are a newcomer to the region! How do you fit into the history of this community? We have ideas … \n$45 – Registration is necessary. Go to www.heijeuarts.org or email info@heijeuarts.org.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/our-narratives-artist-retreat/2023-04-16/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T120000
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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). \nQuestions? Call the Museum at 320.253.8424.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/memory-writers-41/
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:20230418T190000
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SUMMARY:St. Cloud Area Genealogists - What the Heck Does That Say?
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest hurdles to overcome in genealogy is the seemingly illegible handwriting in our ancestors’ records. Professional genealogist Pam Vestal will address that challenge when she presents the webinar “What the Heck Does that Say? Overcoming Difficult Handwriting” for the St. Cloud Area Genealogists on Tuesday\, April 18\, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Stearns History Museum (235 33 rd Ave S.\, St. Cloud). The presentation will also be available online and will be recorded for members and registered guests. \nWhether you struggle to navigate colonial penmanship that doesn’t even look like English or wrestle with contemporary documents that are poorly written\, a few good strategies can make all the difference. Participants will look at more than 20 techniques to help figure out what the chicken scratches on the page say as well as what the style of handwriting might reveal about our ancestors. \nAfter a 20-year writing career\, Pam Vestal turned her focus to genealogy. Vestal’s articles have been published in the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly\, the National Genealogical Society Magazine and Forum magazine. She specializes in conducting genealogical research and then transforming the information into illustrated stories that even non-genealogists can enjoy. \nTuesday\, April 18\, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (CST)\nFree for members\, $7 for non-members (to register email kmsauer@ymail.com)\nOnline & at the Stearns History Museum\nfacebook.com/stcloudareagenealogists
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/st-cloud-area-genealogists-what-the-heck-does-that-say/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:St. Cloud Area Genealogists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T160000
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SUMMARY:Oak Savanna Park History Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:The Fox House. Clitty Lake. A gas station that doubled as a home\, office\, hotel\, railway station and general store. Discover all this and more during the Oak Savanna Park History Scavenger Hunt! Bring your history detective skills to this free\, self-guided\, family-friendly event. Explore a beautiful park setting while learning more about architecture and natural history in Central Minnesota. \nPick up a scavenger hunt form and get started at the Sherburne History Center in Becker\, Minnesota (10775 27th  Avenue Southeast). The hunt runs 1-4 p.m. on Saturday\, April 29\, 2023. A special bonus for the day\,\ncourtesy of the Sherburne History Center\, is a free folk concert by local musician\, Dennis Warner\, and craft- making activities at the museum. The folk concert and craft-making activities start at 2 p.m. Bring your friends and family to spend the afternoon enjoying history and culture! \nFor more information and to register https://www.rethos.org/classes or contact Ann Marie Johnson\, Rethos Central MN Education Coordinator based at the Stearns History Museum at CentralMN@rethos.org or 320-253-8424. Rethos is pleased to partner with The Stearns History Museum for Central Minnesota education programs. This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society. \nRethos web link: www.rethos.org/events \nImage of Fox House\, 2000. Photo courtesy Sherburne History Center
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/oak-savanna-park-history-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Sherburne History Center\, Becker\, 10775 27th Ave SE\, Becker\, MN\, 55308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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