According to State Historical Society of N.D. information, 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.

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 and how to make a financial contribution.

The Military Gallery Caravan 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.

Locations are based on North Dakota’s legislative districts to help ensure broad statewide representation and accessibility. The 69th Legislative Assembly approved a fiscal package supporting construction of the Military Gallery, making this outreach effort an important step in connecting statewide citizens to the project.

Submitted Art The Military Gallery, a new addition at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck, will have exhibits and tell stories about World War I and World War II. Photo from SHSND.

The Military Gallery Caravan will stop in: Hillsboro, Grand Forks, Grafton, Cavalier, Langdon, Lakota, Devils Lake, Rugby, Fort Totten, Leeds, Maddock, West Fargo, Fargo, Wahpeton, Casselton, Valley City, Oakes, Edgeley, Ellendale, Carrington, Cooperstown, Jamestown, Minot, Velva, Bottineau, Crosby, Stanley, Williston, Watford City, New Town, Hazen, Hebron, New Salem, Washburn, Richardton, Killdeer, Dickinson, Bowman, Mott, Flasher, Linton, Hazelton, Wilton, Bismarck and Mandan.

“The story of North Dakota’s military service belongs to every community in our state,” Lennon said. “This tour is about listening, learning, and linking every community to a shared legacy of courage, commitment, and character.”

Military Gallery tour dates in Minot and area are as follows:

Devils Lake — April 8, noon, VFW

Rugby — April 8, 5 p.m., Memorial Hall

Submitted Art The Military Gallery, a new addition to the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck, will present exhibits and stories of North Dakota's military history. Photo from SHSND.

Fort Totten — April 9, 8 a.m., Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Leeds — April 9, noon, Leeds Community Center

Maddock — April 9, 5 p.m., American Legion Hall

Minot — April 20, 8 a.m., Dakota Territory Air Museum

Velva — April 20, noon, Velva American Legion

Bottineau — April 20, 5 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall

Crosby — April 21, 8:30 a.m., Divide County Courthouse

Stanley — April 21, noon, Memorial Building

Williston — April 21, 5 p.m., Old Armory, Lower Level

Watford City — April 22, 9 a.m., Veterans Memorial Building

New Town — April 22, noon, Veterans Affairs Building

Washburn — April 23, 5 p.m., Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center