8/23/23 (Wed)
Learning incentives found in North Dakota
Sites throughout the state share North Dakota history.
News and Events
8/11/23 (Fri)
Native boxing icon Virgil Hill to receive North Dakota Rough Rider Award
Virgil Hill, a member of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, became a renowned professional boxing champion and also displayed commitment to his home state and his roots.
8/07/23 (Mon)
Friluftsliv: Hiddenwood Cemetery: History and Mystery
This sign is at the entrance to the Hiddenwood Cemetery. In the background are three of the iron crosses erected at previously unidentified burial sites. Photo by Doug Wurtz.
7/31/23 (Mon)
Just how many bodies are buried in this tiny North Dakota cemetery? More than meets the eye
The North Dakota Historical Society is testing out new ground-penetrating radar to help find loved ones lost in time.
7/27/23 (Thu)
Teachers tour Welk Homestead, learn about North Dakota heritage
The Heritage Center is hosting an educational conference about German and Russian history in our state.
7/23/23 (Sun)
Descendants of Bachelors Grove settler return to northeastern North Dakota for reunion, share family history
Petra and Hans Hanson, from Freeborn County, Minnesota, were among the first to settle the area that would later be known as Bachelors Grove in rural Grand Forks County. This is their wedding picture.
7/20/23 (Thu)
Native North Dakota Navy admiral visits North Dakota
Navy Admiral Stuart Munsch on his visit to the North Dakota Heritage Center.
7/11/23 (Tue)
Bismarck Tribune archives maintained by state during 150 years of publishing
North Dakota State Archivist Shane Molander gives members of the Bismarck Tribune staff a tour Thursday of the newspaper archives leading up to Tuesday's 150 anniversary publication. Darren Gibbins, Tribune
7/07/23 (Fri)
Historic Mott home offers a slice of southwest ND life in early 1900s
The historic early 20th century homestead farm of John Stern and his family is a neat summer tourist destination.
7/06/23 (Thu)
Fundraising for North Dakota Military Museum enters public phase
Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann was appointed adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard by then-Gov. Jack Dalrymple in October 2015. He also serves as director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services.