Jim Davis, CEO Stearns History Museum
As the new CEO of the Stearns History Museum, I want to make you aware of its role in preserving the history of all of Stearns County. As the first accredited museum in Minnesota, the county and its residents can feel proud of the work we have done.
Our mission is to connect people to the power of history and culture by collecting, preserving and interpreting our historical and cultural resources.
Our vision is to be a place where citizens of central Minnesota can honor their diverse history and recognize the past is what built the present and provides a road map to the future.
A recently completed and board-approved strategic plan calls upon us to expand our current museum and research center as we have reached capacity. The plan also calls for studying the feasibility of collaborating to bring a children’s museum to Stearns County.
We offer grants to individual cities and historical societies to assist in developing projects. These are offered through Stearns History Museum, and, while not large, can make a difference in local capabilities. We encourage local communities to apply. We also have a staff of educated and certified museum specialists who each provide advice and assistance to local historians.
Come and meet me at your county museum.