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Upcoming events

    • July 31, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CDT)
    • Stearns History Museum


    • August 14, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CDT)
    • 530 First Street; Brooten, MN
    • 14

    Join us at MaxBat in Brooten on Thursday, August 14th, at 10 am for an adventure at one of Stearns County’s fabulous recreation-related industries. Learn about the history of the company – how it got its start, its impact on both local and national sports, and its vision for the future. Founded in 2000, MaxBats are manufactured by Glacial Wood Products in Brooten and are named for the son of founder, Jim Anderson. Youth of all ages are welcome to attend. Nothing can beat Stearns County’s impact on the power and importance of play.

    Space is limited so register today!

    • September 18, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CDT)
    • Fishers Club, Avon, MN


    • October 04, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)
    • Oak Hill Cemetery, Melrose, MN
    • 50


    • October 11, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)
    • Oak Hill Cemetery, Melrose, MN
    • 50


    • October 18, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)
    • Oak Hill Cemetery, Melrose, MN
    • 50


    • October 25, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)
    • Oak Hill Cemetery, Melrose, MN
    • 50


    • November 06, 2025
    • 6:00 PM (CST)
    • 2000 23rd St. South Sartell, MN 56377


    Discover the history of healthcare in our community through an interactive exploration of medical artifacts, archival records, and historical innovations.

    This program is located at the CentraCare Archives- Third floor of CentraCare Sauk Crossing where the CentraCare Eye Clinic is located.  2000 23rd St. South Sartell, MN 56377.

    We will have signs showing the way and staff available to direct. 

Past events

July 24, 2025 History Outdoors: Dig Like Archaeologists
July 17, 2025 History Hunt in the Gardens
July 12, 2025 Reenactor Registration- At War and At Home: The WWII Experience
June 24, 2025 Euchre Unfolded
June 06, 2025 Stearns History Museum Fix-it Clinic at the Paramount Center for the Arts Technical Site
May 29, 2025 20th Century Car Show- Car Registration
May 22, 2025 Heritage Circle Tour - Leedstone
May 15, 2025 Hops and History: Questionable Medical Devices
May 10, 2025 Exterior Painting Prep Hands-on Workshop
May 07, 2025 Members Only Behind-The-Scenes Collections Tour
March 28, 2025 Stearns History Museum Fix-It Clinic at the 510 Art Lab
March 20, 2025 Hops and History: A Brief History of Stearns County Scams
March 20, 2025 Heritage Circle Tour - Stonehouse Stained Glass Studio
February 15, 2025 Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota: American Indian People, History & Culture
February 08, 2025 Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota: American Indian People, History & Culture
February 01, 2025 Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota: American Indian People, History & Culture
February 01, 2025 Community Scan-Stearns History Museum
January 31, 2025 Community Scan-Paynesville
January 31, 2025 Community Scan-Belgrade
January 28, 2025 Community Scan-Albany
January 25, 2025 Community Scan-St. Cloud Public Library
January 23, 2025 Community Scan-Melrose
January 22, 2025 Community Scan-Stearns History Museum
January 18, 2025 Community Scan-Stearns History Museum
January 15, 2025 Community Scan-Clearwater
January 15, 2025 Community Scan-Kimball
January 13, 2025 Community Scan-Richmond
January 13, 2025 Community Scan-Cold Spring
December 14, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 14th, 4-5pm
December 14, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 14th, 3-4pm
December 14, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 14th, 2-3pm
December 14, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 14th, 2-3pm
December 14, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 14th, 1-2pm
December 13, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 13th, 7-8pm
December 13, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 13th, 6-7pm
December 13, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 13th, 5-6pm
December 13, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 13th, 4-5pm
December 12, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 12th, 7-8pm
December 12, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 12th, 6-7pm
December 12, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 12th, 6-7pm
December 12, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 12th, 5-6pm
December 12, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 12th, 4-5pm
December 07, 2024 Gingerbread Architecture: The Sweet Elements of Design
December 05, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 5th, 7-8pm
December 05, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 5th, 6-7pm
December 05, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 5th, 5-6pm
December 05, 2024 Stearns History Museum Escape Room- 1984- December 5th, 4-5pm
November 23, 2024 Gingerbread Architecture: The Sweet Elements of Design
November 21, 2024 Hops and History: Stars of Stearns County
October 24, 2024 Heritage Circle Tour - Coldspring
October 12, 2024 Sundown Cemetery Tour- Acacia Cemetery
September 14, 2024 Free Fall Folk Concert - Dennis Warner & the D's
August 08, 2024 Heritage Circle Tour: St. Cloud (NEW) Nutrient Energy and Water Recovery Facility
August 01, 2024 History Outdoors: Blazing the Oregon Trail- August 1st
July 25, 2024 History Outdoors: Blazing the Oregon Trail- July 25th
July 14, 2024 At War and At Home: the WWII Experience- Day 2
July 13, 2024 At War and At Home: the WWII Experience- Day 1
July 13, 2024 Reenactor Registration- At War and At Home: The WWII Experience
June 27, 2024 Farm to Table: Celebrating 40 Years in Heritage Park
May 16, 2024 Hops and History: "What a Rush": The 80s Professional Wrestling Boom and its Ties to Minnesota

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