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The State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation is a private, non-profit organization supported by membership and donations. The Foundation was formed in 1965 by the state legislature to generate private financial support for the State Historical Society's projects and programs that cannot be funded by the legislature.

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Lincoln Bicentennial Observance Launched at North Dakota Heritage Center

 North Dakota's observance of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial was launched February 8, coinciding with national observance activities in Kentucky on February 12, the 199th birthday of the nation's 16th president.  The launch was held at the Heritage Center, which opened its Lincoln's Legacy in North Dakota exhibit, which will be on display through January 2010.  During the ceremony, Governor John Hoeven read the proclamation he issued, and was joined by state legislators, observance partners and grade school children dressed as President and Mrs. Lincoln, and other historical figures and symbols from Lincoln's life.  A highlight of the state's observance will be the display of the original Homestead Act, signed into law by President Lincoln on May 20, 1862.  It is on loan from the National Archives from May 16 to November 14, and is the first time the document has been on public display since 1979.

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New Archives Ribbon Cutting Makes a Memorable State Birthday

The 118th birthday of the State of North Dakota was observed on November 2, 2007, at the ribbon-cutting for the new $5.7 million, 30,000-square-foot archives addition to the North Dakota Heritage Center. State dignitaries, members of the State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation and others who appreciate North Dakota's rich history were present for the event.  It was held in conjunction with the 19th Annual Governor's Conference on North Dakota History.  Participating in the ceremony were from left, State Senator Aaron Krauter (D-Regent), Governor John Hoeven, former Governor Arthur Link, SHSND Director Merl Paaverud, former State Senator Ed Kringstad (R-Bismarck), former Governor George Sinner, SHSND Foundation President Barb Lang, SHSND Foundation Executive Director Virginia Nelsen, State Historical Board President Al Berger, and State Archivist Jerry Newborg. Also participating but not pictured were North Dakota Department of Transportation Grants Officer Ben Kubishta, and Secretary of State Al Jaeger.  Prior to the ribbon cutting, State Senator Carolyn Nelson and former Lieutenant Governor Rosemarie Myrdal led the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday" to North Dakota.