by Amy Degerstrom | Jan 4, 2021 | History at Home
Historic Cocktail Lesson with Caitlin: The Manhattan How about one more toast to 2020? To send this year off into that good night, we are mixing up a cool and classic cocktail, the Manhattan. Though it has murky origins, this sophisticated drink came to symbolize the...
by Amy Degerstrom | Dec 10, 2020 | History at Home
Enjoy this video from our staff and have some fun learning about history from the comfort of your home! Feel free to watch any time—”Happy Hour” is only a suggestion. Historic Cocktail Lesson: The Tom and Jerry Caitlin is back with another festive beverage...
by Amy Degerstrom | Nov 24, 2020 | History at Home
Welcome to our brand new web series, “My New Old House!” Many new homeowners may not own a new home at all, but an old one, full of historic character and charm! And sometimes, you may not know what all the strange, old, odds and ends in that home are....
by Amy Degerstrom | Nov 19, 2020 | History at Home
You’ve seen plenty stories of OUR stuff, but now we are turning the tables and talking about the stories of YOUR stuff! We know a lot of people around Stearns County have objects in their homes with fascinating histories, and for good reason, they want to hang...
by Amy Degerstrom | Nov 1, 2020 | History at Home
For this episode of “In the Victory Kitchen with Eric,” we are taking a look at how soldiers would eat! Collections Curator Eric Cheever shows us how to make a couple of precious eggs go a little further, something English and American soldiers would do...
by Amy Degerstrom | Oct 30, 2020 | History at Home
Need a timeout for a quick, easy cocktail with an interesting history related to scurvy? Look no further than the gimlet! Even if you don’t have a severe Vitamin C deficiency, this drink is a refreshing treat! Watch for upcoming episodes here on our YouTube...
