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TALKING TRAIL

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"History Comes to Life on the Talking Trail..."

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Explore the rich history of the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds along the Talking Trail...

Sakakawea

Born in 1788 as a member of the Native American Shoshone Tribe, Sakakawea grew up surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains in the Salmon River region of what is now Idaho...

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Suffrage Rights

In 1912, under both the North Dakota Constitution and state laws, only males who were United States citizens and twenty-one years of age or older were entitled to vote, which excluded women and most Native...

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ND’s First Female Superintendent

In the wake of the Civil War, it was utterly impossible to find a woman holding a statewide elected office in the United States. That was until January 3, 1893, when Laura J. Eisenhuth took her oath in the United States..

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Governor John Burke Statue

John Burke was born in Keokuk County, Iowa, the son of Irish immigrant parents. Having been raised on a farm, Burke was no stranger to hard work, a quality that would aid in his success as well as leave a mark on his legacy...

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Capitol Fire

It’s hard to imagine the Bismarck skyline without its centerpiece, the 19-story white structure that proudly reaches into the sky, a symbol of pride, hope, and practicality. But have you ever stopped to consider...

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Buffalo Statue

One of the great American symbols is the bison, an animal that represents great strength and endurance. In North Dakota, the bison is nothing short of iconic. These animals roamed the northern plains...

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Bismarck as Capitol

The land that makes up North Dakota became US territory as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. While originally part of the Minnesota and Nebraska territories, it was organized, along with South Dakota...

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ND Statehood

Even before the capital move, the people of Dakota Territory had pushed for statehood and faced resistance on both the local and national stages. Moving the capitol to Bismarck was helpful, though the railroads...

Come explore the rich history of the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds in Bismarck, North Dakota.

This Talking Trail was made possible through a partnership with the North Dakota Women's Network and paid for by the North Dakota Arts and Humanities Grant. Experience the stories today! #ExperienceTheStory

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