State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation

06/24/2026

Join us for the grand opening of the State Historical Society of North Dakota's ND250 Road Trip: Our American Story exhibit, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July 1!

06/24/2026

One week until opening day!

06/22/2026

North Dakota students’ projects were recognized at the National History Day competition held June 14-18 at the University of Maryland in College Park.

Olivia Grote and Mariam Keita from Legacy High School in Bismarck received one of two “U.S. Women’s History” awards for their senior group documentary, “The Women Behind the Black Panther Party.” The award recognizes outstanding National History Day projects in any division and category that highlight the contributions, achievements, and unique perspectives of women in the U.S.

North Dakota’s junior outstanding affiliate entry was awarded to Emilia Grimm and Nora Nelson of Horizon Middle School in Bismarck for their junior group exhibit, “Women Entering the U.S. Judiciary.” North Dakota’s senior outstanding affiliate entry was awarded to Aayusha Aryal of Fargo Davies High School for her senior individual exhibit, “The Anti-Rana Movement: Nepal’s Struggle for Democracy.” Outstanding affiliate entry distinctions are given to one junior and senior project from each state.

A group of students from Fargo North High School were among the National History Day contestants whose projects were featured in a June 17 showcase at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. “Miracle on Ice” by Isla Melby, Jenna Kurtz, and Amelia Sandell of Fargo North High School was among the 46 projects nationwide displayed.

Twenty-five students represented the state at the annual contest. While on the East Coast, North Dakota students presented their work on the theme “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History” and had opportunities to meet the 2,951 other competitors. They also visited the U.S. Capitol and met with U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer.

06/20/2026

Visit our page to learn more about the Highways to Prehistory Road Trip for !

06/20/2026

Welcome back to another ! Today's adventure is the State Historical Society of North Dakota's Highways to Prehistory Road Trip. Explore hundreds of years of North Dakota history at 8 unique historic properties north and south of Bismarck. Foundation members receive exclusive benefits, including free admission at state historic sites and discounts at museum stores, so be sure to join today!

Become a Foundation member 💻: www.statehistoricalfoundation.org/join

Check out the Highways to Prehistory Road Trip Itinerary 📍: www.history.nd.gov/pdf/HighwaysToPrehistory.pdf

| |

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

06/06/2026

Visit our page to learn more about the Missouri River Road Trip for !

06/06/2026

School's out for the summer, so that means we're back for another round of our series! This summer is all about exploring North Dakota, and our first itinerary in the spotlight is the State Historical Society of North Dakota's Missouri River Road Trip. Choose from 18 different historic properties, all within a one-hour drive from Bismarck, and create your own adventure! As always, Foundation members receive free admission at state historic sites and discounts at museum stores, so sign up today!

Become a Foundation member 💻: www.statehistoricalfoundation.org/join

Check out the Missouri River Road Trip Itinerary 📍: statemuseum.nd.gov/sites/default/files/MissouriRiverRoadTrip-web.pdf

| |

05/28/2026

Shout out to Madison at the State Historical Society of North Dakota 😎 National History Day in North Dakota has grown exponentially the past few years under her leadership, and we are so incredibly proud to support the program!

| |