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Extended Hours for Visitors at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
Beginning Monday, May 2, the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum will resume regular hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours had been shortened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitor hours for the State Archives, located in the building, will be Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and the second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Young and Adventurous: The Journal of a North Dakota Volunteer in the Spanish-American War, 1898-1899
North Dakota History, Vol. 60, No. 1, Winter 1993
As a 22-year-old, Adam S. Mischel eagerly rushed to the enlistment center in April 1898, joining in the excitement and patriotic fervor of other enlistees. Follow this soldier's journey from the innocent young adult who family and neighbors had known to the man he became after enduring 23 battlefield engagements and skirmishes, field conditions, and tropical dangers.
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Join Us for Afternoon Tea at the State Museum May 7
Get ready to pinky up and enjoy your choice of teas, sweets, and savories—petite sandwiches, scones and cream, tarts, and more—on Saturday, May 7, at 3 p.m. in the James River Café at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum.
Enjoy a fashion presentation by nationally acclaimed designer Norma Baker-Flying Horse and Tea Talk by Exhibitions Manager David Newell. Live music will be performed by harpist Debi Rogers. Top off the afternoon by visiting the Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style exhibition.
Seating is limited and advance tickets are required. Cost is $25 per person. Register for Afternoon Tea!
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Research Family History Using Census Records
The National Archives recently opened the 1950 federal census records to the public, which has excited family history researchers. Did you know that our State Archives holds the 1885 territorial census, as well as the 1915 and 1925 state censuses in our collections at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck? North Dakota-related census records can be viewed virtually or on microfilm in the Archives reading room.
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Nominate a North Dakota History Teacher of the Year
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History annually honors exceptional K-12 history teachers in each of the 50 states. A national winner is selected from among the state winners. The award is open to anyone who teaches grades K-12 American history, including state and local history. Any individual familiar with the teacher's work, such as students, parents of students, and colleagues, can nominate a teacher.
Learn how to nominate your favorite history teacher!
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All is Grass and Clouds, Forever Exhibition
All Is Grass and Clouds, Forever: The Art of S.D. Nelson is a free exhibit featuring the work of award-winning writer and illustrator S.D. Nelson. This exhibit includes colorful artwork and vignettes from the production of several of his children's books, which focus on the cultural heritage of Native American communities, along with a selection of traditional objects he fashioned and embellished.
Visit All is Grass and Clouds, Forever at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.
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Learn About Fort Buford State Historic Site & the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
Visitors to Fort Buford State Historic Site will see original military fort features including a stone powder magazine, cemetery, and officers’ quarters. At the nearby Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, take in the exhibits and walk an interpretive trail showcasing the marvelous views explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark would have encountered as they passed through the area in 1805 and 1806. Don't forget to shop for jewelry, books, and regional pottery in the Museum Store.
Learn more and plan your visit!
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$450,000 in Cultural Heritage Grants Awarded
The State Historical Society recently awarded $450,000 in Cultural Heritage Grants for the coming biennium to 20 eligible organizations in communities throughout the state. Supported by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, Cultural Heritage Grants provide grant funding to nonprofit organizations including local museums and historical societies as well as city, county , and tribal governments. Eligible projects include capital improvements, exhibits, special projects or events, education activities, and collections.
View the list of projects receiving grants.
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Read our Blog
Top 3 Life Lessons Learned at My State Archives Work-Study Job
Olivia Burmeister, a history education major at the University of Mary, is participating in a work-study program in the State Archives. Olivia says the program is an amazing supplement to her education. She is learning a lot about the history of North Dakota and how working with historical documents can impact perspective.
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Enjoy Upcoming Events at State Museums & Historic Sites
April 21 Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join other history buffs for a discussion of this month's book, "Sea of Glory," by Nathaniel Philbrick. Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston
April 23 Little Kids, Big World: Happy Birthday, Earth, 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
May 1 Sensational Sunday: Where Do Our Garments Come From … and Often End Up? 2 p.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
May 7 Interpreting Agriculture, a hands-on workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Preregister here. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
May 7 May Day Celebration, 2 p.m. Preregister here. Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, Medora
May 7 Afternoon Tea, 3-5 p.m. Preregister here. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
May 8 Little Kids, Big World: Happy Mother’s Day! 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
May 10 Canvas, Cocktails, & Cookies: To the Depths of the Universe, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Preregister here. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
May 14 State Archives Open, 10 a.m-4:30 p.m. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
May 14 Little Kids, Big World: We’re Going on a Dinosaur Hunt! 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
May 15 Sensational Sunday: Tuba Four Concert, 2 p.m. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
May 21 Interpreting Fashion, a hands-on workshop, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Preregister here. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
May 21 Little Kids, Big World: Parachute Landing, 2:30 and 3 p.m. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
Find information on these and other programs sponsored by the State Historical Society of North Dakota at history.nd.gov/events.
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The State Historical Society of North Dakota oversees the State Museum, the Pembina State Museum, and 59 historic sites. Our mission is “to preserve, interpret, and promote the heritage of North Dakota and its people.”
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