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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). Join the Memory Writers as they explore our past and develop skills as […]
Have you ever wanted to see the Museum collections storage area? Now's your chance! Carie Essig, our executive director, will host this special tour of what's in our off-site storage area. Meet in the Stearns History Museum lobby and we will go as a group to off-site storage. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 320-253-8424 […]
Jacob Laxen, a former entertainment and food writer for the St. Cloud Times, will talk about his book, Central Minnesota Beer: A History, at the 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, Breakfast Club at the Stearns History Museum. Beer has been an integral part of Central Minnesota politics, business, and culture for almost two […]
Join us for a Civil War Roundtable, where Vince Botz will present, "The 5th Minnesota at Forts Ridgley, Ripley and Abercrombie" and tell the story of the Lost Regiment at 3:45 p.m.
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). Join the Memory Writers as they explore our past and develop skills as […]
Come celebrate the history of brewing in Stearns County! Your $25 ticket buys you a glass and samples from our partners at Pantown Brewing, Bad Habit Brewing, Beaver Island Brewing, Milk & Honey Ciders, and Third Street Brewhouse. Food provided by the New Munich and Sauk Rapids Jaycees and Sweets by Songbird Kitchen. Talk to […]
Have you ever wanted to see the Museum collections storage area? Now's your chance! Carie Essig, our executive director, will host this special tour of what's in our off-site storage area. Meet in the Stearns History Museum lobby and we will go as a group to off-site storage. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 320-253-8424 […]
Come celebrate the magical harvest season with an old-school Harvest Festival at the museum! Join us for vintage style carnival games, crafts made from real harvested crops, classic canning and preservation recipes and demonstrations, a scarecrow photo booth, and more! Tickets: $10, adults; $5, kids. Buy your tickets here: https://stearnshistorymuseum.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/stearnshistorymuseum/event.jsp?event=35
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). Join the Memory Writers as they explore our past and develop skills as […]
Begin uncovering your roots! At this FREE introductory class, you will learn how to start your family tree adventure. September 18th 9:00 a.m. to Noon Online or In-Person at Stearns History Museum • Gather information you and your family members already have. • Find census, birth, marriage, and death records. • Discover genealogy software to create […]