BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota invites educators to attend the 2025 Summer Teacher Institute workshop, “Frontier to Frontlines: North Dakota’s Military Legacy,” July 21-24 at the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site in Cooperstown.
This free workshop is a collaboration of the State Historical Society of North Dakota, Griggs County Historical Society, and Griggs County Central Schools. Educators will explore North Dakota’s contributions to the U.S. military and national defense from the 1870s to the 1990s, with a special focus on the Cold War and the role of the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site. Teachers will gain valuable insights into how North Dakotans shaped military history and how to incorporate this knowledge into their classrooms.
The workshop is open to all educators, with a particular focus on those teaching North Dakota Studies. Graduate credits are available for a fee. Participants will be guided by experts, including Rob Branting, site supervisor at the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site; Shirley J. Olgeirson, North Dakota National Guard historian; and Daniel Sauerwein, reference specialist at the North Dakota State Archives.
The workshop is free to attend, but participants must register by July 14, 2025. For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/3VWDOdL or contact Education and Engagement.
