Public Invited to Attend Annual Meeting of Former Governors’ Mansion Supporters

The public is invited to attend the annual meeting of the supporters of the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the mansion, 320 E. Avenue B, Bismarck. Persons interested in supporting the site by joining the Society for the Preservation of the Former Governors’ Mansion are encouraged to attend. Membership in the Society starts at $10 annually per individual. Election of board members and additional Society business will take place during the meeting. Following the short business meeting, State Historical Society of North Dakota Director Claudia Berg will speak on the value of historic preservation. Built in 1884, the Mansion housed 20 chief executives of North Dakota between 1893 and 1960. Unique exhibits feature the restoration process, architectural style changes, and furniture used by several governors. The restored carriage house recreates its exterior appearance in 1903, when it was built. The interior features an exhibit area. The featured exhibit, “From Buckets of Oats to Quarts of Oil,” represents a time of transition from the age of the horse and buggy to the era of the automobile. The Mansion is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Winter hours now in place are the second combined Friday and Saturday of each month from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information about upcoming events, contact the State Historical Society at 701.328.2666 or visit history.nd.gov/events.