Backstage Pass to North Dakota History

This blog takes you behind the scenes of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Get a glimpse at a day-in-the-life of the staff, volunteers, and partners who make it all possible. Discover what it takes to preserve North Dakota's natural and cultural history.

A Dog Blog: 5 Things Shaped Like Dogs in the State Museum Collections
5 Guys With Beards Who Aren't Santa Claus in the State Museum Collection
The Sitting Bull Robe Saga: Exploring the Lifecycle of an International Loan During a Pandemic
How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Valentine’s Day: The Museum Edition
But Why? 4 Artifacts in Our Museum Collection That Just Don’t Make Sense
Weird or Cute? Instagram Votes On 5 Quirky Artifacts From Our Museum Collection
Dressing the Mannequin: Padding Hips, Chopping Feet and Other Lesser-known Exhibit Alterations
Beyond “Mrs. Husband’s Name”: Researching Women’s Full Names
Weird or Cool?: Three Experiences From A New Employee

Lori Nohner is the Assistant Curator of Collections in the Audience Engagement and Museum Division. She helps take care of the State Historical Society’s artifact collection.