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Fashion and Function: North Dakota Style is Closing Soon!
Looking for a great family activity for the holiday season? Don't miss the opportunity to see the first major exhibit of the State Historical Society’s clothing collection. The exhibit, which features more than 400 historical and contemporary garments and accessories, will close Dec. 31.
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Holiday Shopping Starts Here
The Museum Stores are stocked, and staff are ready to help you find unique gifts at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Chateau de Morès Interpretive Center, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Pembina State Museum, and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. The ND Passport, a guidebook to 37 featured state parks and historic sites, makes a great holiday gift for your favorite traveler.
For more information, go to history.nd.gov/store, email museumstore@nd.gov, or call 701.328.2879. Store hours vary by location. Find hours at history.nd.gov. Members of the State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation receive a 15% discount as a membership benefit. |
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Secrets Revealed by Dakota the Dinomummy Research
New discoveries about Dakota the Dinomummy released by the North Dakota Geologic Survey in October have been making the news in a big way. In addition to local news coverage, big hitters like CNN, National Geographic, and The New York Times have also highlighted how this special fossil is changing established paradigms about what is possible to find in the fossil record. New findings include bite marks and scratches on the mummified skin.
Clint Boyd, senior paleontologist at the ND Geologic Survey, summarized, “Not only has Dakota taught us that durable soft tissues like skin can be preserved on partially scavenged carcasses, but these soft tissues can also provide a unique source of information about the other animals that interacted with a carcass after death.” Researchers continue to work on the fossil, and parts of it are on exhibit at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.
Read the article that has sparked national interest.
Plan your visit to see Dakota the Dinomummy at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum.
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Check Out the New Issue of Plains Talk
Learn how the State Historical Society is assisting tribes in the search for unmarked graves near Fort Totten State Historic Site. Find out about this year’s Native American Hall of Honor inductees, additions to our collections, attractions at state historic sites and museums, new exhibits, and State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation news.
For all the latest agency happenings, read Plains Talk.
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The Intersection of Faith and Family:
Three Rural North Dakota Cemeteries
North Dakota History, Vol. 82.2, Winter 2017
Three cemeteries located in Morton and Oliver counties reveal ethnic history, cultural patterns, and interactions specific to the cultures of German immigrants from both Germany and Russia. The types of markers and their arrangement reflect the cultural background of those laid to rest there. The cemeteries serve as a testimony to the persistence of the settlers who founded them and to their descendants’ respect for heritage.
Read the article.
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Documenting the MHA Nation: Marilyn Cross Hudson Collection Opens to the Public
A lifetime of research and writing by tribal historian Marilyn Old Dog Cross Hudson (1936-2020) is now available to the public at the State Archives. This collection is an invaluable resource for current and future generations as it provides insight into the lives and experiences of Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation members. The breadth of topics and meticulous gathering of primary and secondary sources reflect Hudson’s passion and love for the history of her people and state.
Find out more about the Marilyn Cross Hudson Collection.
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Learn About Double Ditch Indian Village State Historic Site
Explore the history of Double Ditch Indian Village State Historic Site, a large earthlodge village overlooking the Missouri River that was inhabited by the Mandan Indians from 1490 to 1785. The population in the area likely totaled 10,000 or more during this time. The site is located north of Bismarck.
Read about Double Ditch Indian Village State Historic Site.
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Enjoy Upcoming Events at State Museums & Historic Sites
November
Nov. 5 Little Kids, Big World: Dinosaur Bones, 10 and 11 a.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Nov. 12 Little Kids, Big World: I Spy in the Double Ditch Mural, 2 and 3 p.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Nov. 12 Fourth Annual Gingerbread Competition Entry forms due by 5 p.m. MT. Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, Medora
Nov. 17 History Book Club, 7 p.m. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston
Nov. 19 Little Kids, Big World: Being Thankful, 2:30 and 3 p.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Nov. 19 19th Century Sewing, Textile Arts, and Projects, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston
Nov. 20 Historical Game Day at the Fort Buford Barracks, 2-4 p.m. Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston
Nov. 24 State Museums and Historic Sites closed
Nov. 27 Holiday Open House, 1-4 p.m. Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck
Nov. 26 Little Kids, Big World: It’s Turkey Time, 10 and 11 a.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
December
Dec. 1 Fourth Annual Gingerbread Competition creations due by 4 p.m. MT. Dec. 2-4 Vote for People’s Choice awards either in person at the Interpretive Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., or anytime on Facebook.com/ChateauDeMores. Dec. 2-Jan. 13 Gingerbread creations on display. Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, Medora
Dec. 2-4 Medora's Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas, Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, Medora
Dec. 3 Little Kids, Big World: Animal Adaptations, 10 and 11 a.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Dec. 3 Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pembina State Museum, Pembina
Dec. 4 Holiday Open House, 1-4 p.m. Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck
Dec. 10 Little Kids, Big World: Winter Clothing, 12 p.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Dec. 10 State Archives open, 10 a.m-4:30 p.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Dec. 10 Crafting Ornaments and Tree Trimming, 2-4 p.m. Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck
Dec. 15 History Book Club, 7 p.m. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston
Dec. 17 Little Kids, Big World: Christmas Crafts, 10 and 11 a.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Dec. 17 19th Century Sewing, Textile Arts, and Projects, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston
Dec. 18 Historical Game Day at the Fort Buford Barracks, 2-4 p.m. Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston
Dec. 23 Christmas Story Reading, 4 and 4:30 p.m. Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck
Dec. 23 Little Kids, Big World: ‘Twas ALMOST the Night Before Christmas, 10 and 11 a.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Dec. 24-25 State Museums and Historic Sites closed
Dec. 31 Little Kids, Big World: Snowflakes, 10 and 11 a.m. ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
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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