6/20/23 (Tue)
Bismarck woman crowned Miss North Dakota had history on her side
A family legacy was part of what led Sydney Helgeson to the crown.
News and Events
6/12/23 (Mon)
North Dakota Game Wardens
The first game and fish laws in what would become the state of North Dakota were enacted in 1861. In 1875, the Territorial Legislature placed limits on hunting quail and some water birds.
6/01/23 (Thu)
June 1: Custer's Snow Camp
Pouring rain gave way to snow on this date in 1876. Bismarck Tribune reporter Mark Kellogg wrote of two to three inches of snow on the ground at 4 o’clock in the morning, “and snowing hard.”
5/22/23 (Mon)
Teacher Workshop To Explore German-Russian Immigration to North Dakota
The State Historical Society of North Dakota is offering a free teacher workshop, “E Pluribus Unum: Immigration History and the Impact of German-Russian Immigrants to North Dakota,” July 24-27, 2023.
5/19/23 (Fri)
The Former Governor’s Mansion
The Former Governor’s Mansion in Bismarck, North Dakota. (Photo: Lydia Hoverson/The Dakotan)
5/05/23 (Fri)
Fargo students advance to national history contest
Fargo students swept the senior categories, and Dickinson students did the same in the junior categories.
4/28/23 (Fri)
Students Compete in National History Day in North Dakota’s State Contest
The National History Day state contest for students in grades 6–12 was held at the Heritage Center on April 28.
4/19/23 (Wed)
North Dakota Day celebrates its national day today
National North Dakota Day is celebrated annually on April 19, and it serves as a reminder of the unique culture and history of this great state.