State Historical Society of North Dakota facts for kids
The State Historical Society of North Dakota is an organization that helps save and share the history of North Dakota. It runs the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. This center is a big history museum for the state. The Society also works to protect historic places and shows North Dakota's past through exhibits and other museums. They also manage the Former North Dakota Executive Mansion in Bismarck.
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How the Society Works
The State Historical Society is based in Bismarck. It has a main board and four different teams, each with a special job.
The History Board
The State Historical Board has twelve members. Seven of these members are chosen by the state's governor. They serve for three years. The current board president is Matt Dunlevy. Amy Mossett is the vice president, and Lacey Anderson is the secretary.
Saving Old Places
This team works to protect North Dakota's historic buildings and sites. They make a plan for saving history across the state. They also find, check, and suggest places to be added to important lists like the State and National Register of Historic Places. This team helps people save historic properties. They also check big projects to make sure old places are not harmed.
The State Archives
The State Archives team collects and keeps important historical documents for the Society. It is the official place for state records. They gather all kinds of research materials about North Dakota and the Northern Great Plains. This includes old handwritten papers, books, magazines, maps, newspapers, audio and video recordings, and photographs.
Museums and Learning
This team shares North Dakota's history through displays at the North Dakota Heritage Center. They also have exhibits at other museums, like the Pembina State Museum. They even create exhibits that travel around. This team helps other museums and people learn how to design exhibits and take care of old items. They are in charge of keeping and showing many historical objects. This includes about 650,000 archaeological pieces and 43,000 other historical items.
Support for All Teams
The Support Services team helps all the other parts of the Society run smoothly. They handle things like money, buying supplies, and hiring people. They also manage communication, keep track of items, and make sure everything is safe. This team makes sure the whole organization works well together.
North Dakota's Historic Sites
The State Historical Society of North Dakota looks after many important historic sites across the state. These places help us learn about the past. Here is a list of some of them:
