BISMARCK, N.D. – A barn near Hettinger has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government’s list of properties it considers worthy of preservation and…

Winter Hike at Fort Mandan State Historic Site WASHBURN, N.D. – The public is invited to join the Winter Hike at Fort Mandan State Historic Site in Washburn Saturday, Jan. 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The free hike will be hosted by nationally…

Bismarck, ND - Visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck Sunday, Jan. 7, through Saturday, Jan. 13, to learn about and play outdoor winter sports and indoor board and card games. Games will be set up during regular…

Jamestown, ND - Winter hours begin Jan. 3 for the Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site, 504 Third Ave. SE, Jamestown. The site will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 23. Built in 1883, the historic Stutsman…

BISMARCK – The State Historical Society has awarded $470,800 in Cultural Heritage Grants for the coming biennium to 20 eligible organizations throughout the state. Cultural Heritage Grants provide grant funding to nonprofit organizations…

Pieper Bloomquist Art Exhibition Opens at ND Heritage Center & State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – "Fantastical Flourishes: The Folk Art of Pieper Bloomquist," a new exhibition at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum,…

Caroling at Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Carolers of all ages are invited to fill the courthouse with song to kick off the holiday season. The free family-friendly event will be Sunday, Dec. 3, from…

Holiday Activities Planned at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site ABERCROMBIE, N.D. - Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site near Fargo will host a holiday open house as part of Small Business Saturday Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Museum Store…

Holiday Activities Featured at Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site BISMARCK, N.D. – The Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site in Bismarck will host its free annual Holiday Open House Sunday, Nov. 26, and Sunday,…

MEDORA, N.D. – Entries are being accepted for the Fifth Annual Gingerbread Competition at the Chateau de Morès State Historic Site. Entry forms are due Wednesday, Nov. 17, by 5 p.m. MT. The competition is open to individuals or teams…

Bismarck, ND - The Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site will be hosting “Fibers and Flavors,” Saturday, Nov. 11, 1-4 p.m. Fiber craft enthusiasts, bring your crochet, knitting or preferred fiber craft projects to work on in the…

BISMARCK, N.D. – An auditorium and a historic district in Grand Forks have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government’s list of properties it considers…

Free Learning Series "Little Kids, Big World" Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum Bismarck, ND - Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North Dakota…

Williston, ND - Halloween is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time for the annual “Ghost Walk” at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. The family friendly event is free and open to the public. The “Ghost…

The State Historical Society of North Dakota in partnership with Prairie Public Broadcasting of Fargo invites the public to a free viewing party for the premiere of "The American Buffalo," a new film directed by Ken Burns. The two-episode event will…

BISMARCK, N.D. - The Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site will be hosting “Fibers and Flavors,” Saturday, Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m. Fiber craft enthusiasts, bring your crochet, knitting or preferred fiber craft projects to work on in…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Archives of the State Historical Society of North Dakota joins archives around the country in celebrating American Archives Month in October. American Archives Month focuses on the importance of records of enduring…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through funding provided by BNSF Railway Company under a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard, awarded $500,000 in salvage and direct funds to three eligible…

Step back in time to the 1920s when you attend “Mystery at the Mansion,” a murder mystery party game at the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck. Two separate events are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27, and…

The State Archives of the State Historical Society of North joins archives around the country in celebrating American Archives Month in October. American Archives Month focuses on the importance of records of enduring value and recognizes people and…

Bismarck, ND - Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North…

The public is invited to join the 2023 Twilight Hike at Fort Mandan State Historic Site in Washburn on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The free tour will be hosted by nationally certified interpreters who will guide participants from the…

Medora, ND - The public is invited to attend History Alive on Sept. 2 and 3 at the Chateau de Morès State Historic Site. The free programs explore the lives and times of decades gone by, combining theater arts with history. The 30-minute…

September Sunday History Program Planned at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site Fort Abercrombie, N.D. – Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site near Fargo will host the last Sunday History Program for the season on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 2 to…

August Events Planned at Fort Buford and Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near…

Bismarck, ND - The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through its annual appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) money from the National Park Service, is making $150,000 available to the public for use in the restoration,…

The public is invited to a free music program featuring Radio Stars at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. Radio Stars is a four-man band with a distinctive take on modern and traditional…

“Oscar-Zero Family Day” Planned at Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site COOPERSTOWN, N.D. – The public is invited to attend “Oscar-Zero Family Day” on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the…

Walhalla, ND - The public is invited to the rededication of the Kittson cabin Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walhalla State Historic Site. The cabin was disassembled last fall following best historic preservation practices, with careful removing,…

Bismarck, ND - A new exhibition of fine art from the state collections opened to the public today at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. “There’s a Story There: Art in the State Collections” features…

Art Activities Scheduled at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – The public is invited to a day of art activities geared toward all ages on Monday, Aug. 7, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State…

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August Activities Planned at Chateau de Morès State Historic Site MEDORA, N.D. – The public is invited to attend free activities promoting fun and learning for adults and children this summer at the Chateau de Morès State…

Free Concert at Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The public is invited to attend a free family-friendly outdoor concert by local band Stick Ponies on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 1-3 p.m. at the Stutsman County…

Free Learning Series "Little Kids, Big World" Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the…

Aber Days Celebration and Sunday History Programs Planned at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site Fort Abercrombie, ND - Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site near Fargo will host Aber Days and the Sunday History Program series in August. Aug. 5,…

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July Programs Planned at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site Fort Abercrombie, N.D. – The public is invited to the Fort Abercrombie Sunday History Program series and Fort Abercrombie Story Time in July at Fort Abercrombie State Historic…

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Book Signing and Presentation Planned at Fort Mandan State Historic Site WASHBURN, N.D. – Fort Mandan State Historic Site near Washburn is hosting a book signing and presentation by Cait Clark on Tuesday, July 4, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.…

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Teacher Workshop To Explore Cattle Industry During Great Dakota Boom BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota is offering a free teacher workshop, “Barons, Bulls, Boom, and Bust,” Aug. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m.…

July Activities Planned at Welk Homestead State Historic Site BISMARCK, N.D. – The Welk Homestead State Historic Site will be hosting a blacksmith demonstration and Creative Crafting Days in July. All events are free and open to the…

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July Programs Hosted at Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The public is invited to attend a free family-friendly outdoor concert and a civics event in July at the Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic…

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The Welk Homestead State Historic Site will host “Creative Crafting: Make Your Own Bubble Solution and Wand” on June 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Assistant Site Supervisor Amanda Baumgartner will lead the hands-on demonstration. The program is…

State Historic Sites Open for Summer Visitors BISMARCK, N.D.–State historic sites managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota welcome visitors for the summer travel season. All times are Central time unless otherwise noted.…

Public Invited to Todd Harburn Presentation and Book Signing at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – The public is invited to a presentation and book signing by Todd Harburn, author of “A Life Cut Short…

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site near Fargo is hosting activities in June to promote learning and fun for adults and children. At the Fort Abercrombie Sunday History Program on June 11 from 2 to 3 p.m., learn how to preserve your photos,…

Nominations Sought for Local History Awards BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking nominations for the annual awards program recognizing outstanding achievement in three categories of history: Excellence…

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Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North Dakota’s…

Welk Homestead State Historic Site staff invite the public to “Life on the Homestead,” a full day of free activities Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bob McCay, an amateur blacksmith from Bismarck, will share his…

Opening Day Activities Planned at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site Fort Abercrombie, N.D. - Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site will open May 27 with summer hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day, Sept. 4. On opening day,…

The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. Events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. May 20 19th-Century Sewing, Textile…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota is offering a free teacher workshop, “E Pluribus Unum: Immigration History and the Impact of German-Russian Immigrants to North Dakota,” July 24-27 at the North Dakota…

Bismarck, ND - Students from around the state participated in the National History Day in North Dakota state contest April 28 at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. Nineteen are now eligible to advance to the national…

Bismarck, ND - On April 28, the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck will host students from across the state competing in the National History Day in North Dakota state competition. Students in grades six to 12 will present…

Bismarck, ND - A new exhibition opens to the public at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck on Thursday, April 27. "On the Edge of the Wind: Native Storytellers & the Land" helps visitors explore the connections…

National Junior Ranger Day will be observed Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn. Explorers of all ages are invited to pick up an activity booklet and earn a Junior Ranger badge. This program is…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Learn about the history and nostalgia of Class B basketball in North Dakota during “Class B Basketball at the State Museum,” March 16-19, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.…

Free Learning Series "Little Kids, Big World" Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North Dakota Heritage Center…

Upcoming Programs at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events…

The Bis-Man Rail Bridge Fund is a one-time grant opportunity to document the history and legacy of the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge. Applications for salvage, exhibits, special projects, and education activities directly related to the history the…

Free Learning Series "Little Kids, Big World" Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Historic Preservation Review Board will meet in Classroom A at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. The board reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) prior to…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The public nomination process is open for the 2023 North Dakota Native American Hall of Honor. Located in the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck, the annual ND Native American Hall of Honor program and…

Upcoming Programs at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events…

Bismarck, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota has compiled subject guides for students competing in National History Day in North Dakota. While the guides were created primarily for middle and high school students, they will…

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North Dakota’s…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Schlafmann Barn near Turtle Lake has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government’s list of properties it considers worthy of…

2022-2023 Cultural Heritage Grant Applications Now Available BISMARCK, N.D. – The Cultural Heritage Grant Program provides grant funding for local museums and historical societies for exhibits, special projects or events, education…

State Historical Society Adds Digitized Newspapers to Website The State Historical Society of North Dakota, in partnership with the North Dakota Genealogy Society, has added more than 50,000 pages of newspapers online at…

The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through an appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund money from the National Park Service, awarded $130,000 to six eligible organizations around the state. The grants, available to the public for use…

The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Dec. 15 History Book Club, 7 p.m.…

Pembina, N.D. – A Holiday Open House will be hosted by Pembina State Museum on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free tower admission and a selection of discounted items in the Museum Store will be available throughout the day. The event is free…

Free Learning Series "Little Kids, Big World" Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North…

Upcoming Programs at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near…

Halloween Celebration Planned at Chateau de Morès State Historic Site MEDORA, N.D. – Chateau de Morès State Historic Site invites the public to celebrate "Chateau Macabre" on Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, 5-8:30…

The North Dakota State Historic Preservation Review Board will meet Friday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. in Classroom A at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. The board reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) prior to…

The public is invited to share their memories with State Archives staff as part of the Flicker Tale oral history project. The topic for this round of stories is “Food Traditions in North Dakota.” State Archives staff will record stories…

Upcoming Programs at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events…

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North Dakota’s…

Kittson Cabin Reconstruction Work to Begin at Walhalla State Historic Site WALHALLA, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota announces reconstruction work is scheduled to begin this month on the Kittson cabin at Walhalla State…

Twilight Hike at Fort Mandan State Historic Site WASHBURN, N.D. – The public is invited to join the 2022 Twilight Hike at Fort Mandan State Historic Site in Washburn Sept. 23 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The free tour will be hosted by…

Free Learning Series "Little Kids, Big World" Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North…

Whitestone Hill Education Day to Feature Lakota Performer Kevin Locke On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the annual Whitestone Education Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Whitestone Hill State Historic Site located near Kulm. Programs are targeted…

Elizabeth Carlson Named 2022 North Dakota History Teacher of the Year BISMARCK, N.D. – Elizabeth Carlson, a history teacher at Red River High School, Grand Forks, has been named the 2022 North Dakota History Teacher of the Year. The award…

Ceremony for Native American Hall of Honor Open to Public BISMARCK, N.D. – On Thursday, Sept. 8, the public is invited to attend an honoring ceremony and exhibition in recognition of persons being inducted into the Native American Hall of…

The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Sept. 5 Fort Buford Flag Lowering…

On Sept. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m., the public is invited to join in celebrating the restoration of the stained glass windows in the Church of the Bread of Life at Camp Hancock State Historic Site, located at 101 E. Main Ave. in Bismarck. The State…

Sarah Vogel Presentation Hosted at Stutsman County Courthouse The public is invited to "The Farmer's Lawyer," a presentation by Sarah Vogel at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site, 504 Third Ave. SE,…

Gingras Day Activities to be Held at Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site PEMBINA, N.D. – Gingras Day will be held at Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the…

Upcoming Programs at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near…

Upcoming Programs at Camp Hancock State Historic Site BISMARCK, N.D. – The public is invited to "Weather Day" and "Taking Photos" at Camp Hancock State Historic Site, located at 101 E. Main Ave. in Bismarck. Aug. 4 “Weather…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The public is invited to a free interactive learning series during August at the Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site. Participants are introduced to North Dakota’s fascinating history through educational…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through its annual appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) money from the National Park Service, is making $120,000 available to the public for use in the restoration,…

North Dakota Property Listed in National Register of Historic Place BISMARCK, N.D. – The Highland Acres Historic District in Bismarck has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Welk Homestead State Historic Site will be hosting August events that include a blacksmith demonstration, brick making, crafting and kite flying. All events are free and open to the public. Aug. 6 Blacksmithing, 10…

MEDORA, N.D. – The Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, in partnership with Chris and Kris Kubal, is offering horse-drawn wagon rides through the site's pristine bottomlands. Rides are offered upon request select Saturdays and…

Andrew Clark, Ph.D., was recently named director of the Archaeology & Historic Preservation Department of the State Historical Society of North Dakota, based in Bismarck. Raised in North Dakota and South Dakota, Clark brings 20 years of…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Rock 'N' Roll Rush Hour, a new series of free State Museum activities on Tuesdays in July, includes live performances, open museum galleries, family activities, and fossil identication by paleontologists. The first Rock…

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BISMARCK, N.D. – The public is invited to Kite Day on July 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Camp Hancock State Historic Site, located at 101 E. Main Ave. in Bismarck. Staff will assist in making and flying a simple diamond kite that can be taken home.…

The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. July 9-10 Sixth Infantry Encampment. Reenactors will…

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The public is invited to attend free family-friendly outdoor concerts and a civics presentation in July at the Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site, 504 Third Ave. SE, Jamestown. Those attending are encouraged to…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site will welcome Wildily Appropriate, a Bismarck-based band, on July 4 from 2-3:30 p.m. as part of the Watermelon and Music event. Those attending are encouraged to bring a chair…

"Power of the People" Grand Opening at Pembina State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – A brief program and refreshments on July 2 at 11 a.m. will mark the official opening of “Power of the People: North Dakota Rural Electrification,” a…

Activities Planned at Welk Homestead State Historic Site BISMARCK, N.D. – The Welk Homestead State Historic Site will be hosting July events that include a blacksmith demonstration, the Accordion Jam Festival, and Creative Crafting days. All…

Medora, N.D. – Capture the same scenes painted by Madame de Morès during the Plein Air Art Series at the Chateau de Morès State Historic Site near Medora. This event is co-sponsored with Friends of the Chateau. Participants…

MEDORA, N.D. – The Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, in partnership with Chris and Kris Kubal, is offering wagon rides through the site's pristine bottomlands. Rides are offered upon request select Saturdays and Sundays,10 a.m.-4:30…

MEDORA, N.D. – Chateau de Morès State Historic Site will present its perennially popular History Alive programs again this summer. The free programs explore the lives and times of decades gone by, combining theater arts with history.…

The Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site will be hosting a rock painting event on June 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. in conjunction with the Bismarck Rocks project. Participants can paint or draw something cheerful or uplifting on rocks that can be…

State Archives Seeks 1997 Flood Stories for Oral History Project BISMARCK, N.D. – The public is invited to share their memories of the 1997 flood with State Archives staff as part of the oral history project “Flicker Tales of North…

El Coqui Assumes Management of James River Café at ND Heritage Center & State Museum BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society is pleased to welcome El Coqui, a Bismarck-based?authentic Puerto Rican bakery owned by Jossef…

Flag Day Celebration Features Nattie Jean Performance at Camp Hancock State Historic Site BISMARCK, N.D. – Camp Hancock State Historic Site is hosting Flag Day activities and a concert by Nattie Jean on Tuesday, June 14. Camp Hancock is…

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The public is invited to attend a free outdoor presentation by Jamestown Chief of Police Scott Edinger. The program begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site, 504 Third Ave.…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Camp Hancock State Historic Site will join in the citywide History and Mystery Scavenger Hunt on May 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Staff will be on hand to verify participants who complete the scavenger hunt at the historic site…

The public is invited to enjoy a series of free concerts in June at Fort Totten State Historic Site, Fort Totten. Chairs and picnic tables will be provided. In the event of inclement weather, the programs will be moved indoors. The Lake Region…

Activities planned for June 4 at the Welk Homestead State Historic Site near Strasburg include a blacksmith demonstration and a pollinator presentation. The events are free and open to the public. Bob McCay, an amateur blacksmith from Bismarck,…

Bismarck, ND. – “Make a Seed Bomb” will be hosted by the Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site on Tuesday, May 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. All supplies will be provided to make seed bombs used to sow the seeds of plants that…

WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. May 28 The flag raising of a…

MEDORA, N.D. – Chateau de Morès State Historic Site will present its perennially popular History Alive programs again this summer. The free programs explore the lives and times of decades gone by, combining theater arts with history.…

Outdoor Rocket Activities Planned at Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site COOPERSTOWN, N.D. – Visitors can enjoy “Launch Pad Oscar,” an outdoor event with free rocket-related activities and yard games for youths on…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota and Divide County will join in celebrating the grand opening of Writing Rock State Historic Site playground on Saturday, June 11, at 12 p.m. The event will be outdoors and is free…

Nominations Sought for Local History Awards BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking nominations for the annual awards program recognizing outstanding achievement in three categories of history: Excellence in…

Fort Abercrombie, N.D. – Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site will open May 28 with summer hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day, Sept. 6. On opening day, visitors can experience historical military training drills from 9 a.m.…

BISMARCK, N.D.–State historic sites managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota are preparing to welcome visitors for the summer travel season. All times are Central time unless otherwise noted. Camp Hancock State Historic Site,…