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Civil War Roundtable: How the Civil War changed Christmas (meeting at Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud)

Great River Regional Library 1300 W St Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, United States

Meeting Overview:  Christmas prior to the Civil War looked very different from what it does today.  Join us and learn how the Civil War changed Christmas.  At this special December CWRT meeting, we’ll have FOOD from authentic Civil War recipes as well as 1860’s inspired Christmas ornaments and decorations.  (PLEASE NOTE the change in time […]

Historski: A History Ski Tour of Riverside Park

Riverside Park 1725 Kilian Blvd, St. Cloud, MN, United States

Love history? Like to ski? Take the central Minnesota park history challenge and try Historski: A History Ski Tour of Riverside Park during the 15th Annual Sons of Norway Barnelopet (children’s ski) at Riverside Park on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Check your knowledge while doing a scavenger hunt along some of Riverside Park's great ski […]

Heritage Circle Tour at Iron Street Distillery

Iron Street Distillery 539 East St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, United States

Heritage Circle members! We'd like to invite you to tour the new Iron Street Distillery, formerly the International Harvester building (ca 1928). The distillery tour will begin at 10am with lunch to follow. Please RSVP to info@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424 by Monday Jan 30 for the Thursday Feb 2 event!  Hope to see you there!

Hops & History: Unsolved Mysteries & Miracles of Stearns County w/ Caitlin & Eric @ Beaver Island

Beaver Island Brewing Company 216 6th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, United States

Save the date for the first Hops and History of 2023! Caitlin and Eric will be talking about any interesting or unsolved mysteries/miracles they could find in their research of Stearns County. From miracles at Grasshopper Chapel to unsolved bank robberies and other true crimes. If you liked our last H&H program with Dean Klinkenberg […]

WWII Hangar Dance 2023

The Whitney Senior Center 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 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&

Heritage Circle Tour- Blattner Energy

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

This members-only event will tour Blattner Energy, in Avon, with lunch to follow (pay-on-your-own) at the Avon Cabin Cafe. Questions? Contact Ann Marie - development@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424

Community Scan

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

The Stearns History Museum will be hosting a community scanning event. Bring your old family photos and have them scanned for FREE. Registration is required. Limit 15 items.

Free

Community Scan

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

The Stearns History Museum will be hosting a community scanning event. Bring your old family photos and have them scanned for FREE. Registration is required. Limit 15 items.

Free