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SUMMARY:Hops and History- "What a Rush": The 80s Professional Wrestling Boom and its Connections to Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Before the WWF took over the nation\, territorial wrestling reigned supreme. The AWA in Minnesota\, run by Verne Gagne\, introduced some of the decade’s biggest superstars before they left for brighter lights and more money. Come on down to Pantown\, order a pint\, and learn all about it!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-and-history/
LOCATION:Pantown Brewing Company\, 408 37th Avenue North\, St. Cloud\, 56303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hops & History,Programs
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T222156Z
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SUMMARY:Community Scan
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/community-scan-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Scan
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T222202Z
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SUMMARY:Community Scan
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/community-scan/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Scan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
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SUMMARY:Heritage Circle Tour- Blattner Energy
DESCRIPTION:This members-only event will tour Blattner Energy\, in Avon\, with lunch to follow (pay-on-your-own) at the Avon Cabin Cafe. \nQuestions? Contact Ann Marie – development@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/heritage-circle-tour-blattner-energy/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T220000
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SUMMARY:WWII Hangar Dance 2023
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the next Hangar Dance! \nDuring 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!\nAdditional information coming soon. We can’t wait to see you all!\n\nhttps://stearnshistorymuseum.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/stearnshistorymuseum/eventRegistration.jsp?event=136&
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/wwii-hangar-dance-2023/
LOCATION:The Whitney Senior Center\, 1527 Northway Dr\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20221206T204853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T210408Z
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SUMMARY:Hops & History: Unsolved Mysteries & Miracles of Stearns County w/ Caitlin & Eric @ Beaver Island
DESCRIPTION: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 (Mississippi River Mayhem)\, then this is another one you may enjoy! \nJoin us March 9\, 2023 5:30pm @ Beaver Island Brewing Company. $10/person\, Museum members are free. Call us or click here to register! \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-history-tbd/
LOCATION:Beaver Island Brewing Company\, 216 6th Ave S\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hops & History,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T220000
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SUMMARY:Sweetheart Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Throw on your dancing shoes and join us for a Sweetheart Swing Dance! \nThe Rock City Big Band will play all your favorites from the 20s\, 30s\, and 40s so you and your sweetie or you and your friends can dance the night away. Local beer will be served\, along with some tasty sweet treats! \nSaturday February 11th at the Whitney Senior Center. $10 per ticket\, dance lesson at 6:30 & dance starts at 7. \nCall 320-253-8424 or click here for tickets.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/sweetheart-swing-dance/
LOCATION:The Whitney Senior Center\, 1527 Northway Dr\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20230123T221741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T221805Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Circle Tour at Iron Street Distillery
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nPlease 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!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/heritage-circle-tour-at-iron-street-distillery/
LOCATION:Iron Street Distillery\, 539 East St. Germain Street\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20230116T014259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T205841Z
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SUMMARY:Historski: A History Ski Tour of Riverside Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCheck your knowledge while doing a scavenger hunt along some of Riverside Park’s great ski trails. Stop by the park shelter (1725 Kilian Boulevard Southeast) to get started. This self- guided\, free event is open to all ages. Event starts at 11:30 a.m. \nHistorski: A History Ski Tour of Riverside Park is hosted by the Stearns History Museum with support from the Central MN Youth Ski Club\, Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota and St. Cloud (Trollheim) Sons of Norway Lodge. For more information/to register\, go to www.rethos.org/classes\, contact info@stearns-museum.org or call 320/253-8424. \n10th St. Bridge\, St. Cloud State University\, 1910 Image courtesy SCSU Archives.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/historski-a-history-ski-tour-of-riverside-park/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 1725 Kilian Blvd\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20221018T214406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T153708Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Roundtable: How the Civil War changed Christmas (meeting at Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud)
DESCRIPTION: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 and location from our usual meeting). \nFree and Open to the Public\nDecember 6\, 2022 – 5:30pm \nGreat River Regional Library\n1300 W. St. Germain\, St Cloud \nAdvanced Registration Required\nTo Register\, email aditlevson@gmail.com no later than November 30!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/how-the-civil-war-changed-christmas-meeting-at-great-river-regional-library-in-st-cloud/
LOCATION:Great River Regional Library\, 1300 W St Germain St\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Roundtable,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20221025T182002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T164340Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Circle Tour @ SCSU Eastman Hall
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday\, November 2\, for a special Heritage Circle Tour\, featuring the newly-renovated Eastman Hall on the campus of St. Cloud State University. \nRenovated in 2019\, Eastman Hall is home to the new Center for Health and Wellness Innovation. University Archivist Tom Steman will lead the tour along with Medical Director Dr. Brent Nielsen and Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Jennifer Rocheleau Dorholt. Steman will talk about the structure’s history and renovation. Nielsen and Dorholt will share how the facility is being currently used. \n\n\nParking information: Parking passes will be made available for N Lot (near the Education building and the Wick Science building). You can pick them up at Eastman Hall before the tour. See SCSU campus parking map below. Reach out to us with questions! Thanks! (https://www.stcloudstate.edu/campusmap/parking/default.aspx). Lunch will be on your own at Garvey Commons (https://www5.stcloudstate.edu/campusmap/building.aspx?bldgAbbr=GC).\n\nPlease RSVP by the end of the day Monday\, October 31\, at info@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424.\n\nHope to see you next week!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/heritage-circle-tour-scsu-eastman-hall/
LOCATION:Eastman Hall – St. Cloud State University\, 850 1st Ave\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20220719T181313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T211406Z
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SUMMARY:Hops & History: History of Luthiers & Guitar Builders in Minnesota with Joel Knutson @ Pantown Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Pantown Brewing Company with Joel Knutson for another Hops and History! This time\, Joel will be presenting on “The History of Luthiers & Guitar Builders in Minnesota.” Come and grab a drink and mingle at 5:30 and the presentation will begin at 6! \nStay tuned for more information on this program. For now\, mark your calendars!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-history-history-of-luthiers-guitar-builders-in-minnesota-with-joel-knutson-pantown-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Pantown Brewing Company\, 408 37th Avenue North\, St. Cloud\, 56303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hops & History,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20220719T164155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T151801Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Circle Tour at Great River Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Great news – we’re opening this Heritage Circle Tour to ALL Museum members!! Join us in Downtown St. Cloud for a special tour of the future Great River Children’s Museum on September 14 from 10am – 11:30am. See their future location and construction site as they work to build an amazing (and FUN!) resource for the children and families of Central Minnesota. We will chat with Executive Director Cassie Miles more about the project and how we can support! \nFollowing the tour\, we will be having lunch nearby in Downtown St. Cloud (location TBD\, bring cash). \nCall the Museum to register or for additional information. \n  \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/heritage-circle-tour-at-great-river-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:Great River Children’s Museum\, 601 W St Germain St\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20220311T190126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T143823Z
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SUMMARY:History on Deck: John Decker Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Stearns History Museum on June 24 at Cold Spring Baseball Park for a friendly game of baseball as a celebration of John Decker to honor him with the Zapp Historian Award. \nWe’re hosting a pre-game picnic at 5:30pm with music\, hot dogs\, beverages\, and more as we celebrate John. General admission tickets are also available to watch the Cold Spring Springers take on the Farming Flames at 7:00pm with cash bar and concessions available. All proceeds directly support the Stearns History Museum’s Archival Program. \nPlease click here or visit stearnshistorymuseum.org/baseball for tickets and other information! We hope to see you there supporting John and the archives! \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/save-the-date-history-on-deck-john-decker-night/
LOCATION:Cold Spring Baseball Park\, 700 1st St S\, Cold Spring\, MN\, 56320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20220524T155803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T155803Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Circle Tour: Sinclair Lewis Home\, Museum & Creamery
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Heritage Circle Members! Join us in Sauk Centre for a special tour of the Sinclair Lewis Home\, Museum & Creamery on June 9 from 10am – 12pm. This will tie into our Breakfast Club on June 8th featuring Patrick Coleman & the Sinclair Lewis Exhibit. \n  \nStay tuned for more information on how to register/RSVP!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/heritage-circle-tour-sinclair-lewis-home-museum-creamery/
LOCATION:Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home\, 810 Sinclair Lewis Ave\, Sauk Centre\, MN\, 56378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20220107T215101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T211411Z
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SUMMARY:Hops & History - "Pin-ups\, Anchors\, and Hearts" with Mitch Bender
DESCRIPTION:Hops and History is back! In 2022\, every other month we will be enjoying a Historic Happy Hour\, complete with discussions of quirky historic topics and local craft beer. \nMitch Bender is a professor at St. Cloud State University\, where he has been teaching environmental studies since 2002. He considers himself a tattoo enthusiast. As a pastime\, he studies tattoo history and collects tattoo art and paraphernalia. His favorite era of American tattoo history spans WWI to the Vietnam War. \nThe drinking of the beer starts at 5:30\, and the program begins at 6! So mark the following dates on your calendar\, bring some cash for a couple pints of delicious beer\, and join us! Call 320.253.8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org to register. You can also register by clicking here. \nCost: $7 for non-members\, members free. Please note that this event will take place in Cold Spring\, MN at Third Street Brewhouse.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/hops-history-wwii-pin-ups-anchors-and-hearts-with-mitch-bender/
LOCATION:Third Street Brewhouse\, 219 Red River Ave N\, Cold Spring\, MN\, 56320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Hops & History,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20211119T181904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T183238Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club - On The Road with Tim Ternes @ HMML
DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee and rolls with Tim Ternes of Hill Museum and Manuscript Library! Tim is the director of programming and director of the Saint John’s Bible. \nNote that this event is at Hill Museum and Manuscript Library at St. Johns University\, Collegeville. \nAttendance for this event is limited due to COVID-19 space limitations. Reservations are required. Please call the Museum at 320-253-8424 to register. The Breakfast Club program is free for Stearns History Museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Questions? Call the museum at 320-253-8424. 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-on-the-road-with-tim-ternes-st-johns/
LOCATION:Hill Museum and Manuscript Library\, 2835 Abbey Plaza St. John's University\, Collegeville\, 56321
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20220209T214318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T214318Z
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SUMMARY:Director’s Cut: Producing an Oral History
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us at Beaver Island Brewing Company for Oral History Happy Hour! \nThis event will include a boxed dinner\, cash bar\, and a presentation by Jim Barkley of Sonant History about what it’s like to produce an oral history for SHM. Beaver Island’s own Chris Laumb’s oral history recording will be featured. \n\nTickets are $20/each\nRSVP online by February 21st (click here)\nQuestions? Email or call the Museum at info@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424\nHosted by the Stearns History Museum 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/directors-cut-producing-an-oral-history/
LOCATION:Beaver Island Brewing Company\, 216 6th Ave S\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210723T140518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T151558Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy 101: Start Tracing Your Family Tree
DESCRIPTION:Begin uncovering your roots! At this FREE introductory class\, you will learn how to start your family tree adventure. \nSeptember 18th 9:00 a.m. to Noon  \nOnline or In-Person at Stearns History Museum  \n • Gather information you and your family members already have.\n• Find census\, birth\, marriage\, and death records.\n• Discover genealogy software to create a family tree.\n• Utilize DNA testing for family research.\n• Study best practices for recording your tree.\n• Obtain resources to continue to learn more.  \nRegistration required by September 1st. Register Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsc-uqqD4tH9O5YhFaiHD7opQqJARFpuSf  \nQuestions: Contact 320.253.8424  \nSponsored by Stearns History Museum and St. Cloud Area Genealogists  \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/genealogy-101-start-tracing-your-family-tree/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210602T113132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T113402Z
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SUMMARY:Donuts With The Director
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to swing by on Saturday August 21st at 10:00am to visit with our Executive Director Carie Essig. Have a donut and get the latest updates about what we’ve been working on or chat about the weather\, your family\, or how the MN Twins are looking this season. Now’s your chance to get back into the building\, with masks and social distancing to ensure your safety. This will be a monthly gathering if you can’t make it this time. \nRSVP: Please call 320-253-8424 or e-mail info@steans-museum.org by Friday August 20th at noon if you’d like to attend so we can have enough donuts on hand! \nFuture dates are: \n\nSeptember 18 \nOctober 16 \nNovember 13 \nDecember 11
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/4031/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210719T153722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T164255Z
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SUMMARY:What's Behind the Curtain? 
DESCRIPTION:What’s Behind the Curtain?\n\nFriday July 23\, 9:00am\nHave you ever wanted to see the Museum collections storage area? Now’s your chance! Meet in the Stearns History Museum lobby and we will go as a group to offsite storage. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 320-253-8424 or send an email to info@stearns-museum.org. Hope you can join us!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/whats-behind-the-curtain/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210312T142659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T161103Z
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SUMMARY:At Home: The Living History Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this WWII Living History Weekend at the Stearns History Museum! \nWeekend Two (At Home):\nSaturday\, July 10: 9-4\nSunday\, July 11: 9-3 \n\nExperience life on the homefront with activities\, re-enactors\, and a WWII fashion show. The exhibit\, 33rd and Cooper\, opens and highlights Char-Gale\, an aircraft parts manufacturer that employed women during WWII.\n\n\nClick here to buy tickets >>\n\nThis exciting event is part of a series! Click here to learn more. 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/at-home-the-living-history-experience/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210518T005958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T005958Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Carie in June
DESCRIPTION:Want to touch base with the museum\, and see what kind of insider news our Director has to share? Then pull up a chair and pour yourself a hot one\, because “Coffee with Carie” takes place 10 to 11 a.m. on June 24 and Aug 26. Space is limited\, so registration is needed. Email us at info@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/coffee-with-carie-in-june/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210312T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T161112Z
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SUMMARY:At War: The Living History Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this WWII Living History Weekend at the Stearns History Museum!\n\nWeekend One (At War):\nSaturday\, June 19: 9am-4pm\nSunday\, June 20: 9am-3pm\n\nExperience life for the soldiers on the frontlines with activities\, re-enactors\, and WWII military equipment. The WWII exhibit\, Rising to the Crisis\, also opens.\n\nClick here to buy tickets >>\n\nThis exciting event is part of a series! Click here to learn more. 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/at-war-the-living-history-experience/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210621T123852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T123935Z
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SUMMARY:Rising to the Crisis Opens: Stearns County & World War II
DESCRIPTION:New exhibit\, now open! Featuring stories of Stearns County residents during World War II.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/rising-to-the-crisis-opens-stearns-county-and-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210416T114807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T114807Z
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SUMMARY:Donuts With The Director
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to swing by on Saturday June 12th at 10:00am to visit with our Executive Director Carie Essig. Have a donut and get the latest updates about what we’ve been working on or chat about the weather\, your family\, or how the MN Twins are looking this season.  Now’s your chance to get back into the building\, with masks and social distancing to ensure your safety.  This will be a monthly gathering if you can’t make it this time. \nRSVP: Please call 320-253-8424 or e-mail info@steans-museum.org by Friday June 9th at noon if you’d like to attend so we can have enough donuts on hand! \nFuture dates are: \n\nAugust 21 \nSeptember 18 \nOctober 16 \nNovember 13 \nDecember 11
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/donuts-with-the-director-3/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210602T115303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T212232Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club\, 1918 Flu
DESCRIPTION:Brendon Duffy\, archivist at CentraCare\, will present Precedented Times: The 1918-19 Spanish Flu in Central Minnesota at 9 a.m. Wednesday\, June 9\, at our Breakfast Club. As World War I was coming to an end\, the world battled an invisible opponent – the Spanish Flu of 1918-19. This pandemic\, which took an estimated 50 million lives worldwide\, had major effects on medical care\, public health and personal hygiene. Duffy will share what life was like in Minnesota during the Spanish Flu and talk about how that crisis shaped healthcare in Central Minnesota in ways we may not realize.  \nDuffy is an experienced researcher and presenter who strives to tell meaningful stories. He has been an archivist with CentraCare for more than four years and is a certified genealogical researcher. He also worked several years for St. John’s University\, Collegeville.  \nAttendance for this event is limited to 40 people due to COVID-19 space limitations. Reservations are required and will close at noon Tuesday\, June 8. Please call the Museum at 320-253-8424 to register. The Breakfast Club program is free for Stearns History Museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Coffee and rolls will be provided. 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-1918-flu/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Club,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210528T230932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T230932Z
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SUMMARY:Reception of the Opening of The League of Women Voters of St. Cloud
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of the St. Cloud Area is hosting a reception for the opening of A Century of Civic Engagement: The League of Women Voters Minnesota \nWhen: Thursday\, June 3\, 2021 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm  \nWhere: Stearns History Museum | 235 33rd Ave S\, St. Cloud\, MN  \nJoin us for a free in-person reception with refreshments to celebrate our newest exhibit—a 12-panel exhibit recognizing a century of voter service and activism by Leagues in Minnesota\, which will be on display here at the Stearns History Museum through August 27th. \nMasks will be required\, and all safety protocol required at the time of event will be followed. \nOur regular exhibits will also be open. The museum and reception are free and open to the public for this event. LWV exhibit will be on display from June 1- August 27. \nReservations are recommended due to limited space! Call 320-253-8424. 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/reception-of-the-opening-of-the-league-of-women-voters-of-st-cloud/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210416T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T223342Z
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SUMMARY:The League of Women Voters Minnesota Opening Week
DESCRIPTION:A Century of Civic Engagement: The League of Women Voters Minnesota \nDiscover Minnesota’s suffrage story\, highlighting the women who made it happen and who continue to lead through the League to make democracy work for all. \nJune 1-August 27\, 2021\nStearns History Museum
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/the-league-of-women-voters-minnesota-opens/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123213
CREATED:20210518T005812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T010024Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Carie in May
DESCRIPTION:Want to touch base with the museum\, and see what kind of insider news our Director has to share? Then pull up a chair and pour yourself a hot one\, because “Coffee with Carie” takes place 10 to 11 a.m. on May 27\, June 24 and Aug 26. Space is limited\, so registration is needed. Email us at info@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/coffee-with-carie-in-may/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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