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Something broken? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic! Bring mending, small appliances, clothing, electronics, toys, or other household items. Volunteers will help you fix or mend your things for free. No pre-registration required. Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair. First-come, first-served. Limit 2 items per household. Items accepted until 30 minutes before the […]
The Stearns History Museum, in partnership with the Great River Library system, is offering a free community-scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You will go home with a digital copy of your materials. For all ages. Registration required for a 30 […]
Join us at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph, as Executive Director of Ottertail Historical Society Chris Schuelke talks about the history of the state’s most famous state hospital, which first opened in 1890 to solve overcrowding issues at other hospitals. $10/person, Members FREE
Tap your inner architect at this delicious all-ages, family-friendly workshop. Learn the basics of architecture and structural design using everyone’s favorite building materials - gingerbread and frosting! Taught by Whitney Lougheed of JLG Architects, this hands-on interactive workshop shows you how to create your own architectural masterpiece using gingerbread from Cold Spring Bakery. It’s sure […]
Tap your inner architect at this delicious all-ages, family-friendly workshop. Learn the basics of architecture and structural design using everyone's favorite building materials- gingerbread and frosting! Taught by SHM librarian and preservation enthusiast Miranda Stueckrath, this hands-on interactive workshop shows you how to create your own architectural masterpiece using gingerbread from Cold Spring Bakery. Held […]
Tucked into the southern edge of Stearns County, the town of Georgeville has transformed many times, from a pioneer outpost, to a nightlife hotspot, a hippie commune to a ghost town. Join us for a fascinating look at this small community with a big story, one of resilience, reinvention, and the spirit of community.
Something broken? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic! Whether it’s small appliances, clothing, electronics, toys, or other household items, volunteers will help you fix or mend your things for free. Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair. First-come, first-served. Limit 2 items per household. Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends. This […]
Have you ever wondered why women’s names can be so hard to find in historical records? This program explores the hidden and evolving presence of women in archival materials. You will learn why women are sometimes absent from official documents, discover where their stories do appear, and gain practical strategies for locating, interpreting, and amplifying […]
Join former St. Cloud Times writer and longtime Stearns History Museum volunteer Marian Rengel as she discusses her experience in working with the John D. Morgan Papers, housed in the Central Minnesota Historical Collection of the SCSU Archvies. Morgan (1844-1920) was a civil engineer and surveyor, and was an active participant in the development of […]
Join us for our first Heritage Circle Tour of the year! On April 23rd, we will be getting a behind the scenes tour of Microbiologics in St. Cloud. Questions? Contact Ann Marie at [email protected] or call 320/253-8424 Register at stearnshistorymuseum.org/events Note: Heritage Circle tours are for SHM members at the Heritage Circle level of […]