Connecting people through the power of history and culture
Preserve Engage Inspire Thrive
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 […]
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 us as Sandra Meer, the owner of Clear Waters Outfitting and NorthWest Canoe in Clearwater talks about the history of the company, one that celebrates the Mississippi River and beyond. She will talk about the different offerings of Clear Waters and NorthWest Canoe- so come ready to make some plans for the summer! Members: […]
Join us at the Stearns History Museum on Saturday, March 7th, from 1-3pm, as Bruno Press owner Mary Bruno brings her mobile printing press to the museum and not only demonstrates the process of using a real printing press, but lets you all give it a try! Please come on by and give it a […]
Step into history with the Pandolfo Experience! This hands-on program lets you to explore the world of inventor and entrepreneur Samuel Pandolfo through original materials preserved in our museum and archives. Learn how historians and archivists uncover stories from the past, then try it yourself! This program is FREE to the public
Join Stearns History Museum Librarian Miranda Stueckrath and Archivist Grant Wilson as they discuss their upcoming book, “Images of America: St. Cloud,” the research involved, the process of choosing photos from our massive collection, and how the book came together. Don’t miss it! Cost: $7/person, FREE for members
In our 4th annual Escape Room, you will travel back in time to the 1950s! Nostalgia is fun and all, but what happens when you can’t get back to the present day? You have to find a way out- or be stranded in the past forever!
In our 4th annual Escape Room, you will travel back in time to the 1950s! Nostalgia is fun and all, but what happens when you can’t get back to the present day? You have to find a way out- or be stranded in the past forever!
In our 4th annual Escape Room, you will travel back in time to the 1950s! Nostalgia is fun and all, but what happens when you can’t get back to the present day? You have to find a way out- or be stranded in the past forever!
In our 4th annual Escape Room, you will travel back in time to the 1950s! Nostalgia is fun and all, but what happens when you can’t get back to the present day? You have to find a way out- or be stranded in the past forever!