The Past & Present Tour
This sample itinerary is best spring through fall!
9 – 10:30 am
Seven volumes and 1150 pages, the St. John’s Bible is the first illuminated, handwritten Bible commissioned by a Benedictine Monastery in more that 500 years. Using traditional materials such as vellum and ancient inks, the Bible is to be completed in 2011. Groups can view original pages of the Bible and its incredible journey from start to finish.
10:30 – 12:00 pm
The Stearns History Museum – a nationally accredited museum, has two floors of exhibits featuring local history and traveling exhibits. The Working White House Exhibit will be at the museum June 18, 2011 through August 28, 2011. It features two centuries of stories and traditions presented by the thousands of doormen, maids, chefs, florist, etc. who have worked behind the scenes that make the Executive Mansion function.
12 – 1:45 pm
Complete your White House tour and stay for the ”Presidential Luncheon” highlighting favorite foods of presidents or an Afternoon Tea featuring favorite cookies from presidents or other White House notables to complete your heritage experience.
1:45 – 3:30 pm
End your day with a relaxing stroll through Munsinger and Clemens Gardens. Each year the theme of the gardens has a new look to compliment the already established perennials that dance in the bright sun of Clemens Gardens or calmly exist under the tall pine trees of Munsinger Gardens. The gardens are located along the Mississippi River.
For more information or to customize this sample itinerary for your group please contact your tour operator or Jean Robbins at the St. Cloud Convention and Visitors Bureau,
800-264-2940, ext. 129 or jean@granitecountry.com
