State Historical Society of North Dakota

Free Learning Series 'Little Kids, Big World'?Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum ? Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series "Little Kids, Big World" at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North Dakota’s fascinating history. Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk. ?? April 2 Ladybugs, 10 a.m. The state insect of North Dakota is the ladybug. Uncover what makes these beetles special and complete a ladybug craft.? ?? April 5 Flowers, 10 a.m. The wild prairie rose is the state flower of North Dakota. Discover its beauty and create your own fingerprint flower. ?? April 9 Flowers, 10 a.m. The wild prairie rose is the state flower of North Dakota. Discover its beauty and create your own fingerprint flower. ? April 12 Stars, 10 a.m. Groups of stars in the night sky are called constellations. Explore the wonders of the stars and construct?a constellation tube. ?? April 16 Stars, 10 a.m. Groups of stars in the night sky are called constellations. Explore the wonders of the stars and construct?a constellation tube. ? April 19 April Showers, 10 a.m. April showers bring May flowers! Dive into the science of weather and make a rain painting. ??? April 23 April Showers, 10 a.m. April showers bring May flowers! Dive into the science of weather and make a rain painting. ?? April 26 Frogs, 10 a.m. Hop into learning as we discover the wonders of ponds and the green friends who live there. Get artistic using plastic frogs and paint to make unique frog prints. ?? April 30 Frogs, 10 a.m. Hop into learning as we discover the wonders of ponds and the green friends who live there. Get artistic?using plastic frogs and paint to make unique frog prints. For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, [email protected] or 701.328.2792. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.?

If you missed out on attending Beyond the Court: Basketball Bonds North Dakota Communities panel discussion at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, we now have a recording available on our YouTube channel!

@KFYR's North Dakota Today returned to explore another one of the COOLEST jobs in North Dakota! ?????????? Meet Greta, our Audiovisual Archivist, who works to preserve the moving image and audio history of our state. From TV news footage (covering 1953–2010) to home movies, oral histories, commercials, and documentaries, she ensures these recordings remain accessible for generations to come.

On this week's episode of Stacks of Chance… ??? State Record 31498 ??? In the spirit of legislative session, we’re diving into a related resource: the State Agency Budget Requests, covering 1965-2009. This series, from the Office of Management and Budget, contains detailed budget data for all state agencies during each biennial period.

'Technology Through Time' Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum Visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck March 22-April 6 for "Technology Through Time." Visitors are invited to experience and enjoy vintage technology throughout the day in the State Museum hallway. Before phones fit in pockets and music streamed from the internet, people had to work a little harder for their entertainment. Imagine typing a report using a manual typewriter, where every letter goes click-clack. Video games? Atari made them blocky but brilliant. And if you wanted to call a friend, you had to spin the rotary phone’s dial and forget about caller ID. Vintage tech may seem old-school, but it paved the way for everything we use today. For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, [email protected] or 701.328.2792. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.?

?? Preserving history is hands-on work! ?? Earlier this week, our Local Government Records Archivist, Megan Steele, was inspecting old tax assessment books for mold and water damage. This crucial task helps protect our staff, patrons, and collections, ensuring historic records remain accessible for future generations.

Public Invited to Easter Egg Hunt at Chimney Park State Historic Site, Medora The public is invited to the 83rd annual Harry Roberts Memorial Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 1 p.m. MT, at Chimney Park in Medora. This free event is for children ages 12 and under. Eggs filled with candy and fidget toys will be hidden within Chimney Park. A few lucky hunters will find golden tickets that match with an Easter basket prize. Children should bring their own collection basket or bag and must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free. Harry Roberts, the first site supervisor at the Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, started this annual Easter egg hunt in 1941. The event is sponsored by the Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, Medora Chamber of Commerce, and Friends of the Chateau de Morès. In case of inclement weather, the hunt will be rescheduled to Saturday, April 19. Schedule changes will be posted on Facebook https://lnkd.in/gXGgEjmk. For more information, contact Site Supervisor Keshna DeJesus, [email protected] or 701.623.4355. Chimney Park is part of the Chateau de Morès State Historic Site and is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Chateau de Morès Interpretive Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MT.

?? Dribble on over and take a shot at exploring the North Dakota State Archives!??? Whether you're researching your family history or jumping into our materials on high school basketball, we're here to help. We're open 8 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, except state holidays, and the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10 AM - 4:30 PM. Come by and let us assist with your research game!

Learn about Edith Wakeman Hughes who, among many other things, raised money for the Braille Institute of America by first sending piggy banks to her friends to raise money and later having a large piggy bank named Aurora the Pig created to raise even more money.

We're always inspired by the creativity and passion of young minds. The Teen Takeover finalists have beautifully captured what North Dakota means to them, and their work is now on display for all to see. Supporting opportunities like this helps connect students to our state's rich history — and encourages them to shape its future. If you're passionate about preserving and sharing North Dakota's story, consider supporting the Foundation. Every contribution makes a lasting impact!