11/08/22 (Tue)
On this date in 1930, the Bismarck Tribune reported on a meeting of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The speaker for the occasion was Russell Reid of the State Historical Society. Mr. Reid’s topic was North Dakota’s forts.
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10/21/22 (Fri)
State Historic Preservation Officer Bill Peterson, left, and Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard, sign an agreement on Monday to work together on a proposed North Dakota military museum.
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10/21/22 (Fri)
Work on the 170-year-old cabin started in September. As part of the reconstruction process, the cabin has been disassembled.
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8/30/22 (Tue)
The 2022 inductees are being honored for achievements in leadership, military and sports categories.
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1/05/22 (Wed)
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.
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7/27/21 (Tue)
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."
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2/26/21 (Fri)
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.
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2/18/21 (Thu)
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.
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2/11/21 (Thu)
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.
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2/04/21 (Thu)
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.
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