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Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn will host a snowshoe lacing workshop Saturday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Learn the lacing pattern to complete your own pair of snowshoes in this hands-on workshop led by seasoned instructors. Work at your own pace to finish at least one snowshoe in class and be confident enough with the lacing pattern to continue at home if necessary.
Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, Dec. 27, at snowshoe-workshop.eventbrite.com. Space is limited.
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| North Dakota Blue Book Launched
The biennial unveiling of the North Dakota Blue Book is the culmination of a two-year effort by the secretary of state’s office, other state employees, and volunteers to compile what Gov. Doug Burgum has called “a treasure trove of information about all things North Dakota.”
The 2023-2025 edition featured chapter provides an up-to-date overview of the state’s 60 state museums and historic sites.
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|  | Black Fridays Past: Items From the State Collection That Once Caused a Shopping Frenzy | November and December are gift-buying months for many people in the United States, which often leads to a shortage of some of the year’s must-haves.
Here at the State Historical Society, we’ve been lucky over the years to snag a few of these coveted items for the museum collection.
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|  | Holiday Toys Through Time | Visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck Dec. 27-29 to experience and enjoy toys and games children would have received as gifts over the last century. Play with an electric train, tops, paper dolls, and jacks. Look through a View-Master, and try your hand at Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. The toys will be available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the State Museum hallway.
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|  | North Dakota Artist Featured in Museum Stores | | Bill Brien is a Lakota, Dakota, Chippewa, Metís digital artist. He draws inspiration from his wife, Geri Rei, who lost her fight to cancer in 2018. She is the namesake to his brand Bountiful Reis.
Each piece of art Brien designs brings healing as art explains what words cannot describe at that particular time.
Brien’s artwork and gift items are available at the museum stores located inside the ND Heritage Center, Bismarck, and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, Williston. A limited selection is available for purchase on the online store. |
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|  | Temporary Exhibit and Activity Highlight Role of Music in Lewis and Clark Expedition | Replicas of musical instruments connected to the Lewis and Clark Expedition will be featured with an exhibit and activity at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn
Jan. 2-6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Create your own expedition musical instruments between 10 a.m. and
2 p.m. Supplies will be provided. This bonus activity is free and included with your purchase of admission to the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.
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|  | “Fibers and Flavors” Scheduled at Former Governors’ Mansion | The Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site in Bismarck will be hosting “Fibers and Flavors” Saturday, Jan. 13, 1-4 p.m.
Fiber craft enthusiasts, bring your crochet, knitting or preferred fiber craft projects to work on in the ambiance of the Former Governors’ Mansion. Share techniques and show off your snazzy stitches. The event is free, and Mexican hot chocolate and cookies will be served. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
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| | Read the New Issue of North Dakota History
Don’t miss the latest edition of North Dakota History: Journal of the Northern Plains. Learn about North Dakota’s Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex and its role during the Cold War. Read about the quest for food and relationships during the northern Plains fur trade. Check out book reviews and see featured items from our collections.
This issue and others are available for purchase on the online store. |
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| | | North Dakota Cultural Heritage Grants Awarded
The State Historical Society has awarded $470,800 in Cultural Heritage Grants for the coming biennium to 20 eligible organizations throughout the state.
View the complete list of awardees… |  | Seeking Teen Artists
We invite North Dakota teens to submit an original artistic creation interpreting the North Dakota-related theme of “What is Community?” to the Teen Takeover competition. Finalists’ work will be displayed in spring 2024 at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.
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|  | State Archives Surveys Users
The State Archives is conducting a survey to better understand how our users utilize our services.
Please consider taking a moment of your time to help us learn how to better serve you!
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|  | Seeking Items for Museum Collections
The State Historical Society is putting a call out for contemporary objects (1950s-current) for its museum collections. As you clear your closets to make room for new items this holiday season, view our list to see if you have any treasures the Museum Collections Committee should consider for the collection. Please do not drop off items; there is a formal donation process.
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|  | “Fantastical Flourishes” Exhibit Now Open at State Museum in Bismarck
"Fantastical Flourishes: The Folk Art of Pieper Bloomquist," a new exhibition at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum, features the artworks of the Grand Forks artist. Visit the new exhibit now through November 2024.
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| | Enjoy Upcoming Events at State Museums & Historic Sites | Saturday, Dec. 23
Wednesday, Dec. 27 Thursday, Dec. 28
Friday, Dec. 29
Saturday, Dec. 30
Tuesday, Jan. 2 Wednesday, Jan. 3
Thursday, Jan. 4 Friday, Jan. 5 Saturday, Jan. 6
Sunday, Jan. 7 Saturday, Jan. 13
Monday, Jan. 15 Tuesday, Jan. 16
Saturday, Jan. 20
Monday, Jan. 22 - Saturday, Jan. 27
Saturday, Jan. 27
Tuesday, Jan. 30
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| Step Back in History | Revisiting North Dakota History Journal Articles | | Never Raised to Be a Soldier: John Hagen’s Memoir of Service With the 164th Infantry, 1941-1943 (Part Two)
North Dakota History Volume 66, No. 2, Spring 1999
Hagen’s memoir is a spirited reflection of a young man, a civilian to his marrow, who got more than he bargained for when he joined Fargo’s 164th Infantry Regiment.
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This is part two of the memoir featured in the November 2023 newsletter.
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