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Heritage Circle Tour: Sinclair Lewis Home, Museum & Creamery

Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home 810 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN, United States

Calling all Heritage Circle Members! Join us in Sauk Centre for a special tour of the Sinclair Lewis Home, Museum & Creamery on June 9 from 10am - 12pm. This will tie into our Breakfast Club on June 8th featuring Patrick Coleman & the Sinclair Lewis Exhibit.   Stay tuned for more information on how […]

Whippersnapper Hour – “Spy School”

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

In 2022, we’re bringing back Whippersnapper Hour! This program lets kids get their hands on history, with engaging and interactive activities that bring the past to life. At this month’s “Whippersnapper Hour,” kids (ages 7-13) are invited for a crash course at the Spy School! Kids will learn all about the different secret spy tactics […]

Taking the Ball into Their Own Hands: Women and the Road to Title IX Online Exhibit opens

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

Stearns History Museum is opening it's first online photographic exhibit Taking the Ball into Their Own Hands: Women and the Road to Title IX.  The exhibit celebrates the enactment of Title IX into law on June 23, 1972, and features 25 Stearns County women athletes. Each profile has a quote or an interesting fact about […]

History on Deck: John Decker Night

Cold Spring Baseball Park 700 1st St S, Cold Spring, MN, United States

Join Stearns History Museum on June 24 at Cold Spring Baseball Park for a friendly game of baseball as a celebration of John Decker to honor him with the Zapp Historian Award. We're hosting a pre-game picnic at 5:30pm with music, hot dogs, beverages, and more as we celebrate John. General admission tickets are also […]

WWII Living History Weekend – “At War and At Home: The WWII Experience”

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

Go back in time with us! Join Stearns History Museum for our annual World War II Living History Event! This TWO day living history weekend will transport the Museum and Plaza back in time to the 1940s. Visit with re-enactors See authentic military vehicles See weapon demonstrations Kids activities ration game scavenger hunts (with prizes) […]

WWII Hangar Dance

The Whitney Senior Center 1527 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, United States

Join Stearns History Museum for our WWII Hangar Dance during our Living History Weekend! This event will feature local craft beer, complimentary treats, and '40s Swing Music by Rock City Jazz Band featuring Janelle Kendall and Seams Like Swing. Be sure to dress in your best zoot suit, uniform, or seersucker as there will be […]

$10

History Outdoors – Live Like Pioneers

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

Stearns History Museum invites children ages 7-14 to enjoy History Outdoors! This summer, kids will be able to escape reality for a couple hours, and get a taste of life as pioneers in Central Minnesota. They will have to do the morning chores, which includes milking the cow, collecting eggs, and making butter! Once their […]

History Outdoors – Live Like Pioneers

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, United States

Stearns History Museum invites children ages 7-14 to enjoy History Outdoors! This summer, kids will be able to escape reality for a couple hours, and get a taste of life as pioneers in Central Minnesota. They will have to do the morning chores, which includes milking the cow, collecting eggs, and making butter! Once their […]