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State Historical Society of North Dakota wins national award for addressing difficult topics
1/14/25 (Tue)

State Historical Society of North Dakota wins national award for addressing difficult topics

The State Historical Society of North Dakota recently received first place in the “Difficult Topics” category of the 2024 Interpretive Media Awards from the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). This prestigious recognition highlights the agency’s reinterpretation of the Whitestone Hill State Historic Site near Kulm.

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North Dakota opens its legislative session with speeches and drinks from a 115-year-old punchbowl
1/13/25 (Mon)

North Dakota opens its legislative session with speeches and drinks from a 115-year-old punchbowl

The silver punchbowl from the Navy battleship USS North Dakota rests in the North Dakota Capitol's Memorial Hall.

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State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation Welcomes New Outreach and Development Coordinator
1/06/25 (Mon)

State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation Welcomes New Outreach and Development Coordinator

The State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Bruer as its new Outreach and Development Coordinator.

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Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota
12/05/24 (Thu)

Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota

More than two dozen historic prints that depict Native American life and culture on the Upper Missouri River will soon be more accessible to the Public.

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State Historical Society foundation receives $5.8 million donation, largest in its history
10/02/24 (Wed)

State Historical Society foundation receives $5.8 million donation, largest in its history

The gift from the estate of Sebastian George Spangler, of Jamestown, was directed to the Stutsman County Courthouse Historic Site, whose largest previous donation was $25,000

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A mammoth may be hiding below a North Dakota garage
8/30/24 (Fri)

A mammoth may be hiding below a North Dakota garage

Grid lines were laid out for a potential fossil dig at a home in northwest North Dakota. Mammoth teeth were found 1988 while preparing the site for the construction of the garage at the right. (Photo courtesy of the North Dakota Geological Survey)

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Design taking shape for North Dakota’s Military History Museum
8/17/24 (Sat)

Design taking shape for North Dakota’s Military History Museum

Graphic rendering of a completed military gallery at the North Dakota Military History Museum. CONTRIBUTED, STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA

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NASA astronaut receives Rough Rider Award
8/01/24 (Thu)

NASA astronaut receives Rough Rider Award

Submitted Photo From the left, Gov. Doug Burgum, NASA astronaut James Buchli, State Historical Society Director Bill Peterson and Secretary of State Michael Howe stand with the portrait of Buchli unveiled at the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award induction ceremony Tuesday at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. The portrait was painted by Minot-based artist Vern Skaug.

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McIntosh County first to demo digital museum cataloging project
7/03/24 (Wed)

McIntosh County first to demo digital museum cataloging project

While a shared love of history and desire to preserve it for future generations called Marvel Gross and Randy Woehl to serve on the board of the McIntosh County Heritage Center, a question from their county auditor propelled them toward an incredible opportunity for their local museum.

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Experience Legendary Native American Culture and History in North Dakota This Summer and Fall
6/27/24 (Thu)

Experience Legendary Native American Culture and History in North Dakota This Summer and Fall

The Little Shell Powwow, held August 9 - 11 in New Town, is the second-largest powwow in North Dakota and boasts numerous dance specials for all age groups and categories. Credit: North Dakota Tourism/Brian Heskin

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