January 2022
Minnesota Voices Book Club – Host TBD
Stearns History Museum and UniteCloud are proud to present the Minnesota Voices Book Club on January 25th. The event will be virtual (via Zoom). Check back for a registration link. Cost is free for museum members, and $5 for nonmembers. Hope to see you there!
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Breakfast Club – “Cahuilla Nation Activism and the Tribal Casino Movement” – Ted Gordon
Join us February 9 for Ted Gordon's Breakfast Club discussion. Part of the winter event series, packaged with Anton Treuer's book club and the "Why Treaties Matter" exhibit, Gordon digs deeper into the Cabazon Decision. Gordon is a visiting assistant professor of sociology at College of St. Benedict/St. John's University. His first book, Cahuilla Nation Activism and the Tribal Casino Movement investigates American Indian activism and its impacts on public policy and perceptions. It focuses on his research with the…
Find out more »March 2022
Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations *Closing*
The traveling exhibition, Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations, offers an opportunity to learn more about the Native nations in Minnesota and the history of treaty-making with the United States. The exhibit relays Minnesota’s Native history in the voices of Dakota and Ojibwe people in this place once called “Mnisota.” It includes 20 freestanding panels and a 14-minute video titled, A Day in the Life of Minnesota Tribal Nations. Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a collaboration…
Find out more »Hops and History – “Prairie Madness: Fact or Fiction?” with Eric and Caitlin
Hops and History is back! In 2022, every other month we will be enjoying a Historic Happy Hour, complete with discussions of quirky historic topics and local craft beer. Please check back later for more details about this event. The drinking of the beer starts at 5:30, and the program begins at 6! So mark the following dates on your calendar, bring some cash for a couple pints of delicious beer, and join us! Call 320.253.8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org for information…
Find out more »Whippersnapper Hour – “The Way we Play”
In 2022, we’re bringing back the Whippersnapper Hour! This program lets kids get their hands on history, with engaging and interactive activities that bring the past to life. This winter and spring, we will be exploring the technological innovations of the past, playing with different toys and games from decades ago, and cracking codes to become spies! So get ready, and we will see you in 2022! Cost: $3/child for non-members, members free March 19-10 am- “The Way we Play”…
Find out more »April 2022
Minnesota Voices Book Club – What We Hunger For – Sung Yung Shin
Join us for the Minnesota Voices Book Club on April 12th. Stearns History Museum and UniteCloud are proud to present author Sun Yung Shin, discussing their book What We Hunger For. Check back for more details and a registration link. Cost is free for museum members, and $5 for nonmembers. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »Breakfast Club on the road with Tim Ternes @ St. Johns
Please check back for more details on this event. Note that this event will take place at another location, not Stearns History Museum. Attendance for this event is limited due to COVID-19 space limitations. Reservations are required. Please call the Museum at 320-253-8424 to register. The Breakfast Club program is free for Stearns History Museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Coffee and rolls will be provided.
Find out more »Minnesota Voices Book Club – “Your Secret Ingredient”
Save the date for this pop-up exhibit and discussion at the Museum. Check back later for registration information!
Find out more »May 2022
Hops & History – “WWII: Pin-ups, Anchors, and Hearts” with Mitch Bender
Hops and History is back! In 2022, every other month we will be enjoying a Historic Happy Hour, complete with discussions of quirky historic topics and local craft beer. Save the date and please check back later for more details about this event. The drinking of the beer starts at 5:30, and the program begins at 6! So mark the following dates on your calendar, bring some cash for a couple pints of delicious beer, and join us! Call 320.253.8424 or…
Find out more »Whippersnapper Hour – “Spy School”
In 2022, we’re bringing back the Whippersnapper Hour! This program lets kids get their hands on history, with engaging and interactive activities that bring the past to life. This winter and spring, we will be exploring the technological innovations of the past, playing with different toys and games from decades ago, and cracking codes to become spies! So get ready, and we will see you in 2022! Cost: $3/child for non-members, members free
Find out more »June 2022
Breakfast Club – Sinclair Lewis exhibit with Patrick Coleman
Save the date for this month's Breakfast Club. Join us for coffee and rolls with Patrick Coleman as we view and discuss the Sinclair Lewis exhibit. Check back soon for more information about this event. Attendance for this event is limited due to COVID-19 space limitations. Reservations are required. Please call the Museum at 320-253-8424 to register. The Breakfast Club program is free for Stearns History Museum members and $7 for nonmembers.
Find out more »July 2022
WWII Living History Weekend – “At War and At Home: The WWII Experience”
Save the date for these future events! This is a TWO DAY weekend event on Saturday, July 9 10AM - 4PM and Sunday, July 10 11AM - 3PM. Please check back for more information about this event! Cost for members is $5; non-members is $10.
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