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WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. April 3 Confluence History and Nature Lecture Series, 2 p.m. "Frontier Army Logistics" presented by Brandon Delvo. April 21 Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join other history buffs for a discussion of this month's book, "Sea of Glory" by Nathaniel Philbrick. April 16 Historical Sewing, Textiles, and Projects, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. A...
MEDORA, N.D. - The Chateau de Mores State Historic Site invites the public to Pie Day and Hay Rides on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT. Visitors can enjoy pie at the Chateau de Mores Interpretive Center for $4 a slice and be treated to free horse-drawn hay rides through the scenic river bottomlands. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The event is a partnership with the Friends of the Chateau de Mores, and funds raised support the educational mission of the Chateau de Mores site, including funding summer programming...
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Winter hours begin Sept. 4: Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CT Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Fort Buford is closed. Sept. 16: Concert at the Confluence, 3 p.m. CT. The public is invited to a concert featuring City Band from Williston. Sept. 20: Fort Buford History Book Club, 7 p.m. J...
MEDORA, N.D. – The popular History Alive programs at the Chateau de Mores State. Historic Site during/September include portrayal of the Madame de Mores. Presentations will be held on the Chateau veranda on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (MT). History Alive programs are free and open to the public. The Madame de Mores (Medora) will appear at the Chateau Sept. 8. Portrayed by Karen Nelson, this program will center on Madame de Mores’ return to Medora in 1903 after spending summers at the Chateau from 1883 to 188...
The popular History Alive programs at the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site during August include portrayals of the Marquis de Mores, Madame de Mores, and A.T. Packard. Presentations will be held on the Chateau veranda on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (MT). History Alive programs are free and open to the public. The French aristocrat and cattle baron the Marquis de Mores will appear at the Chateau the weekend of Aug. 4-5. Portrayed by Lance Rustand, the Marquis will share his dreams of a beef empire in the fro...
Nov. 21, the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck will debut Green Revolution, an eco-friendly exhibit with a minimal carbon footprint. Green Revolution addresses critical issues concerning the future health of our planet. This free, family-friendly exhibit will be on display through spring 2017. Through hands-on activities and historic objects, visitors will gain awareness of sustainability and learn simple ways to help protect our air, water, soil, and environment. Special areas focus on renewable energy, water usage, food...
MEDORA- Friedrich Felix Gollnick, an adventurous 19th century immigrant from Germany to Dakota Territory, will appear at the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, Medora, the weekend of July 25-26. Portrayed by Donald Ehli in the popular History Alive! program, Felix will describe his colorful life, including stints as a buffalo hunter, homesteader, and employee of the Marquis de Morès. Performances will be on the veranda of the Chateau at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (MT). The free History Alive! performances are part of summer...
MEDORA - A.T. Packard, the editor of Medora’s 1880s newspaper, Bad Lands Cow Boy, will appear at the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site in Medora the weekend of July 18-19. Portrayed by Donald Ehli in the popular History Alive! program, A.T. Packard will discuss his life as the editor of the newspaper from 1884-86. The free performances of A.T. Packard will be on the veranda of the Chateau at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (MT) Mr. Ehli holds Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in theatre arts from Dickinson State U...
