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• Celebrate America's 250th birthday!

  • When
    July 04, 2026

  The Bismarck Historical Society has no program scheduled for this month but does invite you to participate in the events that will be held in Bismarck and throughout the state during our nation's 250th birthday celebration.

  Link to some of the events: North Dakota's Celebration of America's 250th

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• South Capitol Neighborhood

  • When
    August 12, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Meeting Room A (Bismarck Public Library, 515 N 5th St)

  Program will be presented by Emily Sakariassen.  More information will be forthcoming.

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• Bismarck Chautauqua 250

  • When
    September 08, 2026
  • Location
    Bismarck State College

  Chautauqua event will feature Sarah Campbell and York historians. More details will be forthcoming including exact time and location on the BSC campus.

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• Program by Susan Wefald

  • When
    October 14, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Meeting Room A (Bismarck Public Library, 515 N 5th St)

  Program will be presented by Susan Wefald.   More information will be forthcoming.

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• Bismarck Historical Society Annual Meeting

  • When
    November 12, 2026
  • Location
    Bismarck Eagles Club (313 N 26th St, Bismarck)

  As time draws closer to the annual meeting date, watch your mail for a member invitation and our Facebook page for more information on this special society event.

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• Andrew Carnegie and the Bismarck Public Library

  • When
    December 09, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Meeting Room A (Bismarck Public Library, 515 N 5th St)

  Join Kate Waldera as she delves into the life of Andrew Carnegie and the important part he played in the creation of the Bismarck Public Library.

  Library history sources: History of the Bismarck Public Library 

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