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Barnes County Historical Museum
Valley City, North Dakota

General, History, Historical Society

The Barnes County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Barnes County, ND, and the surrounding area. To this end, the society operates a museum of local history which contains relevant temporary exhibits.

Bottineau County Museum
Bottineau, North Dakota

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Exhibits include memorabillia from pioneer families and artifacts.

Chateau De Mores State Historic Site
Medora, North Dakota

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

cated southwest of Medora, this site memorializes the life and activities in North Dakota of Antoine de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Mores, who arrived in 1883. Among his enterprises were a beef packing plant, a stagecoach line, a freighting company, refrigerated railway cars, cattle and sheep raising, land ownership, and a new town which he called Medora, in honor of his wife

Enderlin Historical Society and Museum, Inc.
Enderlin, North Dakota

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Museum is housed in the majestic former Masonic Temple building in downtown Enderlin. Our museum houses artifacts depicting the early days of the Soo Line Railroad in Enderlin when it served as the division point. We also have a grand history of baseball and have many displays depicting the glory days! Our vision is to develop exhibits relating to the early businesses to better preserve our past for future generations.

Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site (State Historical Society of North Dakota) One and one-half miles northeast of city,
Walhalla, North Dakota

Historical Society

Larimore Community Museum
Larimore, North Dakota

Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Military

This museum features displays that include a music area, a military room, an old schoolroom, old fashioned kitchen and antique furnishings.

Mercer County Historical Society Museum
Beulah, North Dakota

Historical Society

Prairie Village Museum
Rugby, North Dakota

Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

When you visit the museum, we are adhering to Covid-19 protocols. You can always reach us by email, phone, or social media.

Sargent County Museum
Forman, North Dakota

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

To instruct and educate the area youth in the importance of preserving the past history. To provide a location for indivuals to come to research their family history. We have all the County Newspapers on Microfilm and in bound editions, from the 1880's to present day. Provide information on local Cemetaries.

Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center
Belcourt, North Dakota

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Natural History, Specialized

The purpose of the center is to preserve the written documents and artifacts of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, and to make historical materials available for use by the Turtle Mountain people and others who desire to learn more about the Tribe and its unique cultural heritage.

Bonanzaville Pioneer Village & Museums
West Fargo, North Dakota

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Built in 1972 as the headquarters of the Cass County Historical Society, the building houses a growing collection of artifacts from Cass County and the surrounding area. The museum features permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits that include one of the region's largest collections of Native American artifacts. The museum store, a reception hall and offices are also located in the main museum.

Camp Hancock State Historic Site (State Historical Society of North Dakota)
Bismarck, North Dakota

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

Located at 101East Main Ave., Bismarck, this site preserves part of a military installation established as Camp Greeley in 1872 to provide protection for work gangs then building the Northern Pacific Railroad. The camp's name was changed to Camp Hancock in 1873. A log headquarters building still stands on the site; it has been enlarged and remodeled several times, and the logs have been concealed by clapboard siding. The building serves as an interpretive museum for artifacts and information about local history.

Dunn County Museum
Dunn Center, North Dakota

General, History, Historical Society, Library, Military

Dunn County Museum celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006.

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site (State Historical Society of North Dakota)
Abercrombie, North Dakota

Historical Society

Grant County Historical Society Museum
Carson, North Dakota

Historical Society

McHenry County Historical Society Museum
Towner, North Dakota

Historical Society

Niagara Community Historical Society Exhibit
Niagara, North Dakota

Historical Society

Ryder Historical Society Museum
Ryder, North Dakota

Historical Society

Standing Rock College and Historical Society Exhibits
Fort Yates, North Dakota

Historical Society

Whitestone Hill Battlefield State Historic Site (State Historical Society of North Dakota)
Kulm, North Dakota

Historical Society

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025

Westgate Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hosted by: Public Lands Alliance

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together nonprofits, land management agencies and companies to learn, network and engage on public lands issues. The 2025 Convention and Trade Show will take place Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV

Connect with peers, explore the latest in public lands products, and return inspired with new strategies and resources for success in conservation and visitor engagement

Our annual Convention and Trade Show (PLA) is the premier gathering for leaders in the public lands sector to network, gain essential tools, and explore products that enhance the visitor experience and support conservation, preservation, and enrichment efforts.

For more information, please call 301-946-9475.

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

Tuesday, March 11 - Friday, March 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hosted by: Tennessee Association of Museums

Tennessee museums are full of hope. But how are they turning hope into reality

With the Semiquincentennial quickly approaching in 2026, the state's museum community if approaching a turning point, and is now a great time to take stock and develop a vision for the future

The Tennessee Association of Museums' 64th Annual Conference in Knoxville will challenge the state's museums to think ahead and share their hopes, the best practices and strategies for turning those hoes into realities, and the rewards that come from aspirational thinking

The 2025 TAM Annual Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN.

For more information, please call 615-495-3354 or email hawkins@aaslh.org.

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