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2020 has been a historic year. If we want to remember the stories of today, we need your financial help. Ready to make a difference? Give NowLet's Connect—Here To Serve You Digitally—
The Stearns History Museum is here to serve you digitally through our online catalog, email, phone, and social media until January 4, 2021! Staff are available Tuesday through Saturday.
- Email: info@stearns-museum.org
- Phone: 320-253-8424
Unfortunately, we also must pause taking items into the collections. If you have something you’d like to donate, we will gladly make an appointment to see you early in the new year.
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SUGGESTED HAPPENINGS & EVENTS
Featured News & Events
Here are a few big upcoming events that you won’t want to miss. Explore by clicking below.
Congratulations to Annette Atkins!
Longtime Board Member Named Historian Laureate
Read more here >>
Read an Excerpt of Crossings
Sample a story from Crossings, our members-only magazine.
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Updates for Our Visitors
We are serving you digitally through January 4th, 2021!
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SHM Receives IMLS Grant for Catalog
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Extending Our Sympathy
Research Your Story
Everybody’s got a story to tell, and research can help you find it. See how Stearns History Museum is your window into the world of history.
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Museum by day, and rentable any time, our unique setting can be yours for group meetings, corporate events, weddings & more in 2021.
Our Current Wishlist
As a nonprofit organization, we depend on your support both in the financial form, as well as through specific donations and contributions.
Some of our current needs include the following:
• Financial Donations
•1940s era office, living room, and military items
• A large bluetooth speaker for our lobby & events
• Technical Equipment for our Meeting Room
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