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SUMMARY:Members Only Collections Tour
DESCRIPTION:Museum members are invited to come and take a look at the museum collection you don’t see. Just because it’s not on display doesn’t mean it isn’t a museum treasure! \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/members-only-collections-tour/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T190000
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SUMMARY:History Unboxed: The Great War Revealed
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a a hands on experience with records from our Archives! You will learn about Stearns County connections to World War I through a variety of materials. \nThis event is FREE!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-unboxed-the-great-war-revealed/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T215247Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club- Cindy Frank-Stupnik\, "Clearwater and its Historic Connections"
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, April 9th\, as local historian and writer Cindy Stupnik shares some historical tales from the history of Clearwater\, Minnesota. \nCoffee and donuts are served. \nCost of program is $7\, FREE for SHM Members!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-cindy-frank-stupnik-clearwater-and-its-historic-connections/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20250213T161547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T161547Z
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SUMMARY:Archive Explorer: Genealogy 101
DESCRIPTION:At this month’s Archive Explorer you’ll learn: \n-Resources at the SHM Research Center \n-Where to start your research \n-Tips and tricks \n-Common problems and how to overcome them \n  \nThis program is FREE! \n 
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/archive-explorer-genealogy-101/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20250104T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T171042Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club- Miranda Steuckrath\, "J.F. Powers & Betty Wahl"
DESCRIPTION: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 to resonate today. \nCoffee and donuts will be served. \nCost of program is $7\, FREE for SHM Members.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-miranda-steukrath-j-f-powers-betty-wahl/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20250212T211834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T220056Z
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SUMMARY:History Unboxed- From Dust to Hope: Exploring Great Depression Records
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a FREE event!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-unboxed-from-dust-to-hope-exploring-great-depression-records/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20250117T181555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T154626Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota: Native American Boarding School Impacts and Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Native American Boarding Schools discussed at second program of Exploring History and Culture \nin Central Minnesota 2025 event series on February 8th \n(January 22\, 2025) Join us on Saturday\, February 8 th \, for the second program in this year’s “Exploring\nHistory and Culture in Central Minnesota” February event series featuring Native American history and\nculture. Native American Boarding School Impacts and Legacies will be presented by Ted Gordon\, Joe Farry\nProfessor of Public Policy and Civic Engagement; Macy Ellis\, undergraduate research assistant; and Meg\nNelson\, President of Indigenous Students Association at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s\nUniversity. The series\, which is in its sixth year\, engages with the history of communities that have been and\ncontinue to be part of central Minnesota. A partnership project of the Stearns\, Benton\, and Sherburne\nCounty historical societies\, the three central Minnesota history museums are collaborating for the 2025\nseries with the American Indian Center at St. Cloud State University\, College of Saint Benedict and Saint\nJohn's University\, and Sherburne County Parks.\nThe three-part series includes Sherburne County Park Director\, Gina Hugo\, presenting Cultural Competence\nThrough Park Land Development-Two Inlets at Bdé Heḣáka-Omashkooz Zaaga’igaans Regional Park at the Sherburne\nHistory Center in Becker on February 1 st and a program from the American Indian Center at St. Cloud State\nUniversity on Saturday\, February 15 th \, at the Benton County Historical Society in Sauk Rapids. All programs\nstart at 10:30 am and are free and open to the public.\nFor more information about the series and the upcoming programs\, contact Ann Marie Johnson at the\nStearns History Museum (320/253-8424 or development@stearns-museum.org).
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/exploring-history-and-culture-in-central-minnesota-native-american-boarding-school-impacts-and-legacies/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20250102T173208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T181657Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Explorer- Catalogs and Databases: Where to Start  Your Research
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis event is free- no registration required!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/archives-explorer-catalogs-and-databases-where-to-start-your-research/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20241214T172802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T222040Z
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SUMMARY:Community Scan- Stearns History Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere is no limit on the amount of items that can be scanned\, but scanning is constrained to the time slot that you sign up for.  You will have a 30 minute time slot with 20 minutes for scanning.  Limit one time slot per person. \nOversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. \nA flash drive is needed for this event\, you are encouraged to bring your own but the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5).
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/community-scan-stearns-history-museum-2/
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:20250122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20241217T153033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T222035Z
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SUMMARY:Community Scan- Stearns History Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere is no limit on the amount of items that can be scanned\, but scanning is constrained to the time slot that you sign up for.  You will have a 30 minute time slot with 20 minutes for scanning.  Limit one time slot per person. \nOversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. \nA flash drive is needed for this event\, you are encouraged to bring your own but the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5).
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/community-scan-stearns-history-museum-3/
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:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T204127Z
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SUMMARY:St. Cloud Area Genealogists: Reading Gravestone Symbols
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nOn Tuesday\, Jan. 21\, Joy Neighbors will present “The Silent Language of the Stones: Reading Gravestone Symbols” for the St. Cloud Area Genealogists (SCAG) at 7 p.m. This online event will be presented live for viewing remotely or watching with others at the Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave. S.\, St. Cloud.\nJoy is a tombstone tourist with an avid interest in cemeteries\, history and genealogy. She is the author of “The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide\,” writes the cemetery culture blog “A Grave Interest” and speaks nationally about cemetery research. She edits the Indiana Genealogist\, the quarterly journal of the Indiana Genealogical Society and works as the communication director with Cream of Kentucky Distilling.\nThe program is free to SCAG members; $7 for non-members. Non-members can pay at the door. The individual annual membership rate for SCAG is $25.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/st-cloud-area-genealogists-reading-gravestone-symbols/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20241214T171020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T222119Z
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SUMMARY:Community Scan- Stearns History Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere is no limit on the amount of items that can be scanned\, but scanning is constrained to the time slot that you sign up for.  You will have a 30 minute time slot with 20 minutes for scanning.  Limit one time slot per person. \nOversized materials and negatives do take longer to scan than other materials. \nA flash drive is needed for this event\, you are encouraged to bring your own but the museum will have flash drives available to purchase ($5).
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/community-scan-stearns-history-museum/
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:20241221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20240816T203158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T175603Z
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SUMMARY:Escape Room - 1984
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSlots at 1\, 2\, 3\, ad 4. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person\, $20/members. Member code required.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/escape-room-1984-7/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20240816T203119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T150323Z
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SUMMARY:Escape Room - 1984
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSlots at 4\, 5\, 6\, and 7 pm. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person\, $20/members. Member code required.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/escape-room-1984-6/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T173023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T150248Z
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SUMMARY:Escape Room - 1984
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSlots at 4\, 5\, 6\, and 7 pm. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person\, $20/members. Member code required.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/escape-room-1984-3/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20240816T202915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T175958Z
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SUMMARY:Escape Room - 1984
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSlots at 1\, 2\, 3\, ad 4. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person\, $20/members. Member code required.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/escape-room-1984-5/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20240816T202727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T150138Z
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SUMMARY:Escape Room - 1984
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSlots at 4\, 5\, 6\, and 7 pm. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person\, $20/members. Member code required.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/escape-room-1984-4/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T172916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T164907Z
UID:10000638-1734019200-1734033600@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Escape Room - 1984
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSlots at 4\, 5\, 6\, and 7 pm. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person\, $20/members. Member code required.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/escape-room-1984-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T173141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T213711Z
UID:10000640-1733907600-1733911200@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast Club- Michelle Skroh\, SHM Registrar- "An Object's Life in a Museum"
DESCRIPTION:What happens to your treasure once it’s given to the museum? Join us to for an introduction to to the process of donating an object to the Stearns History Museum and how that object is then integrated into the museum’s 3D permanent collection. \nEvent starts at 9 am- Members Free\, $7 for nonmembers. Get there early for coffee and donuts!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-8/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Club,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T172811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T145138Z
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SUMMARY:Escape Room - 1984
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSlots at 4\, 5\, 6\, and 7 pm. 6 people maximum per slot. $25/person\, $20/members. Member code required.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/escape-room-1984/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T172453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171246Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club: Secrets of the Waite Park Car Shops Revealed! Barry Schreiber and Ray Schouviller
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the Car Shops of Waite Park\, where 100\,000 boxcars and hundreds of cabooses were built for the Great Northern Railway between 1901 and 1986. Expert Ray Schouviller will share historic photos of the shops\, share its history\, and talk about why it shut down in the 1980s. \nEvent is FREE for members; $7 for nonmembers. Donuts and coffee will be served.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-7/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Club,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T172214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T204636Z
UID:10000633-1728464400-1728468000@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast Club- James Neppl\, "Dead Talk"
DESCRIPTION:oin Community Outreach Coordinator\, Chaplain\, and Celebrant for Williams Dingmann Funeral Homes\, James Neppl\, as he briefly explores the history of the funeral business and the important meaning of ritual at the end of life.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-6/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Club,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T172039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T143421Z
UID:10000632-1727517600-1727528400@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Historic Harvest Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Historic Harvest Fest is back! On Saturday\, September 28th\, come on over to the Museum for some fall fun! We will have pumpkin painting\, vintage style carnival games\, a petting zoo\, a hot apple cider bar\, a cake walk\, and more! This even is FREE for all!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/historic-harvest-fest-3/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20240904T143423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T143423Z
UID:10000659-1726599600-1726603200@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:St. Cloud Area Genealogists (SCAG)- Nancy Loe: "Finding Females in US Naturalization Records\, 1790-1952"
DESCRIPTION:St. Cloud – Nancy Loe will kick off the St. Cloud Area Genealogists (SCAG) 2024-25 speaker series by presenting “Finding Females in U.S. Naturalization Records 1790-1952” on Tuesday\, Sept. 17\, at 7 p.m.\n\nWhether you’re missing a naturalization record or finding an unexpected one\, this session will help you discover how female ancestors — both foreign-born and birthright — gained\, lost or regained citizenship in the United States between 1790 and 1952. U.S. citizenship and attendant rights for women can be fragile\, depending on marital status\, prevailing laws\, social norms and other shifting factors. The presentation will include examples of U.S. naturalization and citizenship records\, and search strategies for finding these records.\n\nAs an archivist\, librarian and genealogist\, Nancy has been helping researchers with their family trees since 1977. She specializes in U.S. and European family history research\, presenting at webinars and conferences in the United States\, Canada and Australia\, including sessions for the National Genealogical Society and RootsTech. Nancy’s genealogy e-books and free monthly newsletter are available at www.sassyjanegenealogy.com.\n\nThe online event will be presented live for viewing remotely or watching with others at the Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave. S.\, St. Cloud. The program is free to SCAG members; $7 for non-members. Non-members should email treasurer@scagmn.org at least one day prior to the event. Once paid\, you will receive details on how to attend or how to receive a recording of the presentation. The individual annual membership rate for SCAG is $25.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/st-cloud-area-genealogists-scag-nancy-loe-finding-females-in-us-naturalization-records-1790-1952/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T171754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T143006Z
UID:10000630-1726165800-1726169400@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:St. Cloud Municipal Band - 80s themed concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Museum lawn as the St. Cloud Municipal Band plays some of the most familiar and catchy tunes of the 1980s! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket\, some snacks\, and enjoy the show!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/st-cloud-municipal-band-80s-themed-concert/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T171618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T180553Z
UID:10000629-1726045200-1726048800@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast Club - History of the St. Cloud Municipal Band
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the St. Cloud Municipal Band as they talk about the group’s long history\, dating all the way back to the Civil War. Local talent\, from college students to those who’ve been playing for 50 years\, still play to enrich the lives of our community.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/breakfast-club-history-of-the-st-cloud-municipal-band/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Club,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20240817T142106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T142417Z
UID:10000658-1725530400-1725555600@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:History of the Holly Ball Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the annual Holly Ball is celebrating its 50th anniversary! We will be hosting a temporary exhibit in our lobby detailing the history of this fundraiser that has spent 50 years raising money for an excellent cause.
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-of-the-holly-ball-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T171418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T164552Z
UID:10000628-1722506400-1722510000@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:History Outdoors- Blazing the Oregon Trail
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, students will bring the 1980s computer hit to life as they experience the triumphs and tragedies of The Oregon Trail in real time. Can you make a wagon that floats across the river? Can you find enough food to keep your party alive? Will you make it to Oregon? \nRecommended ages: 8-14 \nCost: $10/child\, members free (Household membership required)
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-outdoors-2/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T171221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T164507Z
UID:10000627-1721901600-1721905200@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:History Outdoors - Blazing the Oregon Trail
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, students will bring the 1980s computer hit to life as they experience the triumphs and tragedies of The Oregon Trail in real time. Can you make a wagon that floats across the river? Can you find enough food to keep your party alive? Will you make it to Oregon? \nRecommended ages: 8-14 \nCost: $10/child\, members free (Household membership required)
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/history-outdoors-the-ox-cart-trail/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Outdoors,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20260425T075130
CREATED:20231212T171052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T183136Z
UID:10000626-1720828800-1721001599@stearnshistorymuseum.org
SUMMARY:At War and At Home: The WWII Experience
DESCRIPTION:Our World War II Living History event is back! Come to the museum for authentic World War II military vehicles\, reenactors\, weapons demonstrations\, and more! This year\, with a focus on war correspondents and journalism\, we have something for everyone- from our kids’ obstacle course to World War II trivia\, there’s something to keep you busy all day long!
URL:https://stearnshistorymuseum.org/event-items/world-war-ii-weekend/
LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 33rd Ave S\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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