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Join us on Wednesday, March 12th at 9 am, as SHM Librarian Miranda as she discusses the life and works of J.F. Powers and Betty Wahl, two remarkable literary voices known for their keen insights into faith, family, and everyday life. Discover how their literary contributions, personal histories, and lasting impact on American literature continue […]
Join us for a hands on experience with records from our archives. you will learn about Stearns County and the great depression through a variety of materials. This is a FREE event!
Native American Boarding Schools discussed at second program of Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota 2025 event series on February 8th (January 22, 2025) Join us on Saturday, February 8 th , for the second program in this year’s “Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota” February event series featuring Native American history and […]
Patrons will learn how to navigate the SHM catalog as well as other databases for starting their historical research. We will start with the basics of searching and by the end, patrons will know how to effectively use the Minnesota State Historical Society, Library of Congress, National Archives, and Land Records Office databases. This event is free- […]
The Stearns History Museum 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. Registration is required for this event. There is no limit on the amount of items […]
The Stearns History Museum 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. Registration is required for this event. There is no limit on the amount of items […]
St. Cloud - Have you ever seen a symbol on a tombstone and wondered if it had significant meaning? For centuries, designs appeared on tombstones, but during the Victorian era, these symbols flourished and often contributed to narratives about relationships, military service, occupations, economic status and social standing. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Joy Neighbors will present […]
The Stearns History Museum 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. Registration is required for this event. There is no limit on the amount of items […]
In our third annual Escape Room, Big Brother is watching. The past has been erased, and the future is bleak. It is up to you to find enough historic relics to make yourself remember. Otherwise, you will be trapped, and under surveillance, forever. Slots at 1, 2, 3, ad 4. 6 people maximum per slot. […]
In our third annual Escape Room, Big Brother is watching. The past has been erased, and the future is bleak. It is up to you to find enough historic relics to make yourself remember. Otherwise, you will be trapped, and under surveillance, forever. Slots at 4, 5, 6, and 7 pm. 6 people maximum per […]