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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. Event is FREE […]
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.
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!
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. Whether you’re missing a naturalization record or finding an unexpected one, this session will help you discover how female ancestors — both foreign-born […]
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!
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.
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.
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? Recommended ages: 8-14 Cost: […]
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? Recommended ages: 8-14 Cost: […]
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 […]