The State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation continues to seek out History's Heroes in each of the state's 53 counties, who will pledge $10,000 over five years for continued investment in showcasing North Dakota’s history. History's Heroes helped the Foundation raise $12 million for the second phase of the Heritage Center's expansion, and they continue to invest in preserving and presenting our state's great heritage.
For more information about the History's Heroes project, download this brochure or contact Foundation Executive Director Marlo Sveen at 701-222-1966 or marlo@statehistoricalfoundation.org. Follow the lead of some of our History's Heroes and invite your family members to join you in representing your county.
The January 2008 issue of North Dakota Living magazine tells more about the History's Heroes program. To view the article, click on the link below. Download the North Dakota Living article on History's Heroes.
Our History's Heroes and the counties they represent:
Bottineau County
Marvin and Benda Sveen Family
Marlo and Jane Sveen, Bismarck
Oline Kane, Fargo
Kari and Allen Knudson, Bismarck
Betty Hiatt, Tower City
Clarisse and Charles Anderson, Minot
Jean and Lyle Sevre, Wildrose
Margaret and Roger Nelson, Fargo
Norman and Gladys Hofland Family
Connie Hofland and Craig Johnson, Bismarck
Jane and Marlo Sveen, Bismarck
Susan Hofland, Minot
Dan and Barb Hofland, Fargo
Marianne Hofland, Bismarck
Rheta Hofland, Frankfort, IN
Donna and Stan Engel, Cedar Falls, IA
Burke County
Mike Gustafson, Kindred
Mike Gustafson, Kindred -- Edward Keller Family
Carol Jean Larsen, Bismarck
City of Portal
Burleigh County
Marian Fruh, Bismarck
Joan Klemer, Bismarck
Betty Mills, Bismarck
Hollis Nappen, Bismarck
John Sakariassen, Bismarck
Helen Sorlie, Bismarck
Fern Swenson, Bismarck
Cass County
Governor Jack and Betsy Dalrymple, Casselton
Mike Gustafson, Kindred
Don Haugen, Fargo
Richard Kloubec, Fargo
Matthew Mohr, Fargo
Lynn and Joyce Overboe, Kindred
Divide County
John Andrist, Crosby
Mike Unhjem, Fargo
Dunn County
Ella Nayes, Bismarck
Emmons County
Michael Miller, Fargo
Grand Forks County
Governor Al and Barbara Olson, Chanhassen, Minnesota
Hettinger County
Virginia Nelsen, Bismarck
TC and Johanna Nelsen Family
Virginia Nelsen, Bismarck
Katherine Schafer, Bismarck
LaMoure County
F.C. Humphrey, Pocatello, Idaho
Logan County
Alvera Bergquist, Bismarck
McKenzie County
Larry Rolfson, Bismarck
McLean County
Don Gackle, Garrison
Morton County
Robert and Lewista (Hanley) Paris Family
Jack and Kristin Paris, Mandan
Earl Setterlund, Mandan
Ann Jenks, Mandan
Nelson County
Loretta Quanbeck, Mandan
Ramsey County
Olav and Ruth Bye Family
Duane Bye, Bismarck
Garry Bye, Cambridge, Minnesota
Ann Tuset, Cambridge, Minnesota
Stark County
Kenneth P. and Mary Wherley Mann Family
Pat Grantier, Bismarck
Jack Olin, Dickinson
Paul Steffes, Dickinson
Towner County
Governor Al and Barbara Olson, Chanhassen, Minnesota
Traill County
Lynn and Joyce Overboe, Kindred
Walsh County
Jon and Jeannen McMillan, Fordville
Ward County
Glenneys and Norma Berg, Minot
Robert and Deanne Horne, Minot
Senator John and Mikey Hoeven, Bismarck
Williams County
Cyndy Aafedt, Williston
Marv Kaiser, Williston
Donna Mae Skistad, Tioga
Other History's Heroes
Brad Miller, Bismarck
Bruce and Julie Schwartz, Bismarck
David Sprynczynatyk, Bismarck
Jim Poolman, Bismarck
Mark and Claudia Thompson, Bismarck
Merl Paaverud, Bismarck
Rick Becker, Bismarck
Tom and Katie Hutchens, Bismarck
Craig Sommerville -- Sommerville Wilson, Arden Hills, Minnesota
Michael Johnson, Denver, Colorado