OLIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CENTER, ND

Earth-Covered Lodges -- 1832 Knife River Village of the Hidatsa Tribe,
in what today is North Dakota, painted by George Catlin
-- Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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“The groups of lodges around me presented a very curious 
and pleasing appearance."
-- George Catlin
Earth-Covered Lodges -- 1832 Credit: JFGryphon

The Oliver County Historical Society in Center, North Dakota is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the county. Established in 1969, the society’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Oliver County and the surrounding area. The society has an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and oral histories that tell the story of the county’s past.

The museum is located in the historic town of Center and is open to the public. Visitors to the museum can view the exhibits and collections inside the building, as well as take a self-guided walking tour of the town’s historic sites. The museum also includes a research center, a gift shop, and a library with books, periodicals, and newspapers related to Oliver County’s history.

The society hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer festival, lectures, and workshops. The society also participates in the annual Pioneer Day celebration in Center, an event that celebrates the county’s pioneer past.

The Oliver County Historical Society is committed to preserving the county’s history for future generations. The society works to ensure that the stories and artifacts of the county’s past are shared and appreciated.

OLIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CENTER ND. US MID #8403800176

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact OLIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OLIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2116 41ST AVE SW
CENTER
ND
58530-9767

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OLIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403800176
Name OLIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 800658418
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.100388, -101.362994
CODES FIPS State Code: 38
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 961200
US Census Block: 1482