State Historical Society Foundation to Hold Statewide Tour About Military Garden Addition

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The State Historical Society of North Dakota's Foundation Executive Director, Dale Lennon, will embark on a 48-city tour of North Dakota in support of the new Military Garden addition at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum in Bismarck. The tour will engage veterans, active-duty service members, educators, civic organizations, historical societies, and the public to ensure rural communities have an opportunity to help shape North Dakota's military history.

Why it matters

The Military Gallery under construction on the State Capitol grounds will honor the service and sacrifice of North Dakotans who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces. This statewide tour is an effort to ensure the stories, photographs, and artifacts from communities across North Dakota are represented in the new exhibit.

The details

During the tour, Lennon will give a short presentation followed by community discussion. Participants will learn how they can share their family's military stories, photographs, and artifacts with the State Historical Society of North Dakota, as well as how to make a financial contribution to support the Military Gallery.

• The Military Gallery Caravan tour will take place over 4 weeks, starting on April 6, 2026.
• The tour will visit 48 cities across North Dakota, with multiple stops per week.
• The first week will focus on Northeast North Dakota, the second week on Southeast North Dakota, the third week on Northwest North Dakota, and the fourth week on Southwest North Dakota.

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What’s next

The tour will continue over the next 4 weeks, visiting communities across North Dakota to gather stories, photographs, and artifacts to help shape the new Military Gallery exhibit.