EVENTS
Details on the Dunn County Historical Society's Annual Meeting Sun. Nov. 3, 2024 are on the Annual Meeting page; see our Home Page for the button.
Please check back here for future programs.
Past Events 2024
August 17 - The Dakota War of 1862 and Its Aftermath, Including the Battle of Killdeer Mountain
Dan Aichele, summer admin intern for the museum, gave an informative illustrated presentation on the history
of this conflict
and the causes of the local battle that followed in 1864.
This was the final event in the Summer 2024 series that Dan organized.
PAST EVENT
July 7, 2024
HERStory - Women's History of the 1800's - Sue Powers Hartman, Presenter
Did you ever wonder what women’s lives were like 100+ years ago?
What did they wear? Where did they live? What was expected of them?
Using her collection of 28″ dolls, Sue shared women’s history of the era and insights
on their lives and clothing. Each doll was dressed in a handmade historically accurate costume.
Sue re-created varied women’s dresses from throughout the 1800’s after doing careful research.
She answered many questions after her presentation, and then we enjoyed refreshments and a time to visit.
In the photo below, Sue shows a doll dressed in a fish-tail style skirt.
Below, Sue shows an antique dress bodice that a woman would have worn in the late 1800’s.
PAST EVENT
June 19th - The Rise and Fall of the Railroad in Dunn County
Neil Thomas, local railroad history expert,
presented a detailed overview of the Northern Pacific Railroad’s time in Dunn County,
illustrated with a Power Point of photos and drawings.
There were coloring activities for kids.
After the program, hot dogs, chips, fruit punch and desserts were served to attendees.
