Northern Plains National Heritage Area

07/30/2026

Look into one of the windows of clay pot technology and history. Archaeologist Wade Haakenson has a hands on workshop August 1, 2026, Saturday, 10:00AM to 12:30PM (central), Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site.

Come see us this Saturday, August 1st, from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm CDT and join Archaeologist and Potter Wade Haakenson for a pottery workshop! Wade will give an overview of Native pottery history and techniques. Visitors will then have the opportunity to participate in making their own pots! The workshop will take place at the picnic shelter near the Visitor Center. The event is for all ages, free of charge, and all supplies will be provided. No reservations are required.

07/28/2026

We love Northern Plains landscape histories, and what it continues to tell us today.

Over the past few decades, Chief Looking's Village has been an important site for research and historical preservation. In the '70s, the City of Bismarck removed roads from the historical site and nominated it for recognition on the National Register of Historic Places, laying the foundations for the heritage site that exists today. Chief Looking's Village has become one of the most visited Northern Plains National Heritage Area sites, and has previously been used for the reconstruction of earth lodges and excavations.

Chief Looking's Village is part of the Northern Plains National Heritage Area, which preserves the living history and ancestral land of the Three Affiliated Tribes.

07/21/2026

Some cool collaboration between North Dakota State University and Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site here. Check it out.

07/14/2026

The art of the rural. In this case City of Wing, North Dakota, northeastern Burleigh County. Check out the photos. Good stuff.

07/12/2026

Know some kids that enjoy art? Kids are invited to join Ali LaRock in Wing, ND for some sketching, watercolor, and clay.
Stories, Sketches, & Clay for Kids in Wing, ND

07/09/2026

Art class with Ali LaRock in Wing, ND next week.
Please register to join.
Stories, Sketches, & Clay for Kids in Wing, ND

07/05/2026

Happy Birthday, America!

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

For 250 years, our nation's story has been written by extraordinary people, remarkable places, and the events that shaped who we are.

Across the country, National Heritage Areas help bring those stories to life. Through preservation, education, community partnerships, public art, recreation, storytelling, and heritage tourism, we connect people with the places and experiences that define America's past and inspire its future.

As we celebrate this milestone, we're reminded that history isn't just found in textbooks. It's found in our neighborhoods, landscapes, main streets, waterways, traditions, and the communities that continue to preserve and share them.

Here's to the next chapter of the American story, and to everyone working to ensure it is remembered, celebrated, and passed on to future generations.

Happy Independence Day from the Alliance of National Heritage Areas! 🇺🇸

Learn more about NHAs at: https://nationalheritageareas.us

07/02/2026

Mark your 🗓️ calendars: July 21, 2026, 9-11AM, a prairie restoration 🌾 🦬 field seminar from The Nature Conservancy at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site.

Calling all Land and Resource Managers! We hope you can join us on July 21st at 9:00 AM CDT to hear all about the collaboration going on between The Nature Conservancy and Knife River Indian Villages NHS to restore the prairie in the park. Meet at the Visitor Center and then you'll head out to the Village Trail with the crew.