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Join us for an evening of cards, culture, and competition! Discover the fascinating history of Eurchre and then jump into a friendly tournament. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this event promises fun for all! Registration is REQUIRED for this FREE event!
Join us on Wednesday, July 9th, as Randal Dietrich, Executive Director of the Minnesota Military Museum, talks about the museum's beautiful new building, and plans for the future! Cost of program is $7, FREE for SHM Members!
Join us on July 12 and 13th as we turn the clock back to 1945 once again! We will have authentic WWII era military vehicles, weapons demonstrations, children's activities, WWII trivia, and more! Hot dogs will also be available for purchase throughout the event. Saturday, July 12th: 10am-4pm Sunday, July 13th: 11am-4pm
Children will learn how to observe their surroundings as archaeologists would— by looking for history beneath their feet! They will even get to try their hands at a little excavation! This program is designed for children ages 7-13 Cost: $10/student, FREE with Household Memberships
Children will learn how to observe their surroundings as archaeologists would— by looking for history beneath their feet! They will even get to try their hands at a little excavation! This program is designed for children ages 7-13 Cost: $10/student, FREE with Household Memberships
Join us on Saturday, September 27th, for our annual Historic Harvest Fest event! We'll have vintage style carnival games, cake walk, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, and more! This event is FREE to the public!
Discover how to trace family and local history using key historical records! This program will introduce all types of records- birth, census, naturalization, military, land records (and more) and who you where to find them, how to read them, and how to use them in historical research.
Join us for a hands-on, immersive journey through history as we explore World War II from the Stearns County perspective. You will get to learn the significance of WWII in our region through a variety of materials. This event is FREE to the public.
Join us for personalized instruction on how to locate, set up, and use microfilm readers and learn about the materials we have available to use. This event is FREE to the public.
