8/17/24 (Sat)
Design taking shape for North Dakota’s Military History Museum
Graphic rendering of a completed military gallery at the North Dakota Military History Museum. CONTRIBUTED, STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA
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8/01/24 (Thu)
NASA astronaut receives Rough Rider Award
Submitted Photo From the left, Gov. Doug Burgum, NASA astronaut James Buchli, State Historical Society Director Bill Peterson and Secretary of State Michael Howe stand with the portrait of Buchli unveiled at the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award induction ceremony Tuesday at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. The portrait was painted by Minot-based artist Vern Skaug.
7/03/24 (Wed)
McIntosh County first to demo digital museum cataloging project
While a shared love of history and desire to preserve it for future generations called Marvel Gross and Randy Woehl to serve on the board of the McIntosh County Heritage Center, a question from their county auditor propelled them toward an incredible opportunity for their local museum.
6/27/24 (Thu)
Experience Legendary Native American Culture and History in North Dakota This Summer and Fall
The Little Shell Powwow, held August 9 - 11 in New Town, is the second-largest powwow in North Dakota and boasts numerous dance specials for all age groups and categories. Credit: North Dakota Tourism/Brian Heskin
5/28/24 (Tue)
35 years ago, North Dakota nearly dropped the frigid 'North' from its moniker
Critics called it a marketing gimmick. But for supporters it was a chance to warm up the struggling state's image.
5/24/24 (Fri)
Traveler writer explores North Dakota gathering history, friends
Seth Varner, CEO of Wandermore Publishing, a Nebraska-based company, is planning to visit every incorporated community in the state of North Dakota and write about them. He stopped at Space Aliens Grill & Bar in south Fargo on May 8, 2024. Chris Flynn / The Forum
5/15/24 (Wed)
The Scottish nobleman who became a North Dakota farmer, and kept his identity a secret
To many, he was John Sutherland Sinclair of Nelson County, North Dakota. But he was also a British nobleman with an array of titles: Lord Berriedale, Baronet of Nova Scotia, Earl of Caithness.
5/10/24 (Fri)
Event to celebrate courthouse project, historic avenue designation in Jamestown
Emily Bivens, executive director of Jamestown Tourism, and Allison Limke, visitor experience manager of Jamestown Tourism, stand Tuesday, May 7, 2024, near the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse showing some new signage being put up along the historic 3rd Avenue in Jamestown. John M. Steiner / The Jamestown Sun
5/02/24 (Thu)
Dakota the Dinomummy dominates the North Dakota Heritage Center
Dakota the Dinomummy is one of only a dozen fossilized dinosaurs to have skin that’s been fully mummified.
4/30/24 (Tue)
Behind the scenes at the Historical Society: Archaeology and Historical Preservation Department
The Archaeology and Historic Preservation Division protects and manages cultural resources by identifying and recording sites related to North Dakota's prehistory; surveying, identifying and recording structures and sites eligible for listing on the North Dakota Historic Sites Registry; and nominating structures and sites for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.