I loved my experience at my summer internship so much that I signed up to return in the spring. However, this time I was given my own exhibit to research, write, design and install. I was initially in shock. I was about to get a full, hands-on experience doing what I hope to be doing for a living in just a few years.
Read MoreAs we enter 2019, we are excited to share new chapters of Stillwater History and we hope you take the time to discover your local history museum.
Read More7 Great Reasons to Visit the Stillwater History Museum
1. See the new travelling Basket Quilt Exhibit
2. Take your family’s retro Christmas photo
3. Make a God’s Eye ornaments on Dec 20th 2- 4 pm
4. Stay warm reminisce with family and friends
5. Shop for unique holiday gifts
6. Help us beat our 2014 attendance record!
7. Free admission every day
This winter the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar is featuring a traveling quilt show from the American Quilt Study Group, “The Study of 19th Century Basket Quilts”. This exhibit will also include a variety of handcrafted baskets from Stillwater residents. Three of the weavers, whose work will be included in the exhibit, are Judy Mahle, Debby Strickland, and Cathy Southwich, Each was mentored by the late Bernie Kopel.
Read MoreThanks to our Registrar, James Gregory, and our terrific summer interns we were also able to open our “Stillwater and World War I” exhibit this summer, which will be on display until 2019.
Read MoreIt has been a terrific summer at the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar. Our visitor numbers remain strong and we have already surpassed 2017 total visitation numbers with over 8,588 center visits. On our museum level we continue to attract new visitors and are pleased to share that July brought in our 2,000th visitor for 2018 and people keep coming.
Read MoreWith of the heat of July setting in, it is time to enjoy the annual Cool Classics series. This will be the 12th season of this summer tradition bringing cool musical relief to the long summer months when Stillwater’s arts and culture scene is just a little quieter. All concerts within the series take place on July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. Each concert will start at 7:30 and will be approximately one hour in length. Admission is completely free, but seating will be limited to the first 200 people in attendance.
Read MoreIt is time to celebrate summer! Join us at the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar for our new “Summertime Fun” exhibit, with something for everyone. The exhibit features Stillwater’s lakes, parks, pools, movie theaters, and other summertime hang-outs.
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