State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation: Society and Foundation News Archive
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Easter Memories from Our Museum Collections
Did you dye Easter eggs as a child? For those who celebrate Easter, dying eggs is a longstanding tradition. The kits have changed over the years in the types of available dyes, designs, and themes, but the fun of making colored eggs for Easter is still a cherished annual activity for many families.
4/14/22 (Thu)
Wedding Dress Donation Highlights the North Dakota Romance of Art and Grace Link
Arthur and Grace Link were married for 71 years until his death in 2010. Theirs is a simple and unassuming tale of romance, which began in a quiet rural setting. But during Art’s political career, the couple would go on to share an eventful life in the public spotlight as he rose from state legislator to U.S. congressman to North Dakota governor.
1/05/22 (Wed)
Two New Museum Exhibitions To Check Out On Your Next North Dakota Road Trip
Planning a road trip to central or northwestern North Dakota? Two new museum exhibitions are worth the drive! Explore the recently opened "Sitting Bull" and "Ancient Earth: Ceramic Endeavors by Brad Bachmeier."
7/27/21 (Tue)
Prom Dresses Reflect Pop Culture of the Times
What did you wear to prom? We selected a dreamy pastel blue prom dress from the state collection to help tell the story of 1950s milestone moments in Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style.
2/26/21 (Fri)
Creating Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style
Exciting things are happening in the Governors Gallery! We are currently finishing the installation of Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style—and it’s even better than we imagined.
2/18/21 (Thu)
Colorful Exhibit Features Stunning Backdrops and Clothing
The latest? A vibrant exhibition featuring a midcentury modern vibe of the 1950s. It's delightful. Think bubble gum pink. Lime green. Eye-popping yellow. Bright orange.
2/11/21 (Thu)
Powwow Panache
The phenomenon that is powwow: a display of vibrant colors, the energy of movement, and the wonderful diversity of design and construction making up the distinctive regalia.
2/04/21 (Thu)
An Inside Look, Literally
What do a beaded Chippewa shirt, moose-hide mittens, a rodeo queen suit, and a hunting vest have in common? They're all featured in our Fashion & Function exhibit opening soon! See the hidden details.
1/28/21 (Thu)
Not So White Wedding Dress
Many women dream of the perfect white wedding dress. But a white wedding dress wasn't in fashion until Queen Victoria wore white to her wedding in 1840 and started a fashion trend among the high society set in Europe and North America. See early 1900's wedding wear in Fashion and Function: North Dakota Style, opening later this year.
1/21/21 (Thu)
A 1930s Timeless Black Dress Still Stuns Today
Every woman seems to search for that timeless black dress that looks fabulous and helps them feel fabulous, that they can wear for years and it will never go out of style. Fortunately for Donna Weinrebe of Minot, in 1936 she found that elusive dress.
1/13/21 (Wed)
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