State Historical Society of North Dakota

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Our locations will be closed tomorrow, November 28th, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Our yearbook collection spans decades and showcases the different regions of North Dakota. But we’re always looking for more to ensure these important documents are preserved for future generations! Yearbooks are full of history and offer insights into individuals, class schedules, course descriptions, sports, activities, and even fashion trends. If you have yearbooks you'd like to donate to the State Archives, please email us at [email protected]. Check out this video to learn more about how we preserve history: Watch here::

Unearthing History: A Mammoth Buried Beneath a Garage The State Historical Society of North Dakota's Archaeology & Historic Preservation Department and?North Dakota Geological Survey Paleontology?teamed up to see if there's a mammoth buried beneath a garage in North Dakota that was first reported in 1988. Check out some 'behind-the-scenes' moments with SHSND's Research Archaeologist Margaret Patton, NDGS's Senior Paleontologist Clint Boyd and other Team ND members.

North Dakota Properties Listed in National Register of Historic Places A pavilion in Cando and a barn near McVille have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government’s list of properties it considers worthy of preservation and recognition. North Dakota nominations are coordinated by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Towner County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Cando was built in 1919 next to the horse racetrack shortly after the county fair was established. This building?hosted food competitions and exhibits during the county fairs and was also the site of weekly dances and other social events. It is significant for this social history as well as for the unusual roof truss system that is a hybrid of Howe and Pratt truss designs. The Nels Ophaug Farm Barn near McVille was built in 1905 as a gambrel-roofed bank barn with a stone foundation for dairy, calving, and horses. The upper level was rebuilt in 1943 with a Gothic-arched roof after a windstorm destroyed it. Ophaug, a Norwegian immigrant who served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1921 to 1923 as an independent, built both the original barn and the reconstructed upper level. The barn is an excellent example of its type and attests to trends in the development of agriculture in North Dakota. Contrary to some misconceptions about the National Register program, listing in it does not prevent owners from altering their property, restrict the use or sale of the property, or require establishing times that the property must be open to the public. Entry into the National Register of Historic Places does give a property prestige, provides protection from adverse effects in federally assisted projects, and provides eligibility for certain preservation financial incentives. For more information, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at 701.328.2089

'Holiday Open House' Features Crafts and Refreshments at the Pembina State Museum The public is invited to the “Holiday Open House” at the Pembina State Museum, Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids (and kids at heart) can make holiday ornaments and beadwork art while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider, cookies, and cake. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a limit of two crafts per person. While you’re here, stop by the Museum Store for a great selection of books, clothing, food items, North Dakota merchandise, children’s games, mugs, and unique holiday gift ideas. Gift cards are also available online at https://lnkd.in/gwU_sgPr. The Pembina State Museum, located at 805 Highway 59, Pembina, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Admission to the museum is free. There is a $2 charge to visit the observation deck. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Brian Hardy, [email protected] or 701.825.6840

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. ?? Dec. 7 Bears, 10 a.m. Bats and hedgehogs and bears, oh my! Did you know that some animals, like bears, hibernate through the winter? Come sing songs, find out how bears survive during the winter, and make a bear craft. ?? Dec. 11 Bears, 10 a.m. Bats and hedgehogs and bears, oh my! Did you know that some animals, like bears, hibernate through the winter? Come sing songs, find out how bears survive during the winter, and make a bear craft. ?? Dec. 14 Crystal Snowflakes, 10 a.m. Every snowflake is unique; no two look the same. We will make a salt crystal snowflake and learn how snowflakes are formed. ?? Dec. 18 Crystal Snowflakes, 10 a.m. Every snowflake is unique; no two look the same. We will make a salt crystal snowflake and learn how snowflakes are formed. ?? Dec. 28 Candy Canes, 10 a.m. What is red and white and tastes like peppermint? A candy cane! Celebrate National Candy Cane Day and create your own candy cane art complete with jingle bells. 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.

The final sunset of deer season was last night. We hope everyone had a safe and successful weekend with family and friends. We'd love to hear your hunting traditions. If you have hunting stories, memories, or photos that you'd like to donate to the State Archives, comment below or email [email protected].

Free Learning Series ‘Junior Historians’ Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to the free interactive learning series “Junior Historians” at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. Children and their accompanying adult(s) should meet at the west entrance information desk. The goal of the “Junior Historians” program is to cultivate an interest and passion for North Dakota’s history through weekly themes. Each 30-minute program features stories, activities, discussions, and hands-on learning experiences. ?? Dec. 7 Hibernation, 11 a.m. Some animals hibernate while others migrate. Investigate the difference between the two and build your own hibernation shelter to stay cozy in the winter. ?? Dec. 11 Hibernation, 4 p.m.?Some animals hibernate while others migrate. Investigate the difference between the two and build your own hibernation shelter to stay cozy in the winter. ? Dec. 14 Winter Solstice, 11 a.m. Celebrate the shortest day of sunlight! Learn about the winter solstice, then rebuild Stonehenge and discover its connection to the solstice. ? Dec. 18 Winter Solstice, 4 p.m. Celebrate the shortest day of sunlight! Learn about the winter solstice, then rebuild Stonehenge and discover its connection to the solstice. ?? Dec. 28 Candy Canes, 11 a.m. Dec. 26 is National Candy Cane Day. Celebrate with us and learn about candy cane coding. 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.

'Why We Fight' Documentary Screening at the Pembina State Museum The public is invited to attend the screening of “Why We Fight” at the Pembina State Museum on Saturday, Dec. 7, in observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Free screenings of the seven-part World War II propaganda documentary will begin every hour starting at 9:30 a.m. Take in all or part of this iconic piece of American film history. Pop and candy will be available in the museum store. Released between 1942 and 1945, “Why We Fight” is one of the most ambitious and successful film projects ever undertaken by the U.S. government. Director Frank Capra and his team made a compelling case for Americans—both military and civilian—to unite in the effort to defeat the Axis powers and defend American values. The Pembina State Museum, located at 805 Highway 59, Pembina, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Admission to the museum is free. There is a $2 charge to visit the observation deck. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Brian Hardy, [email protected] or 701.825.6840.?