Mission and Programming

Connections with who we are as a people, and how we arrived to the present, create a platform for us to discern where we imagine ourselves going. This is one of the infinite reasons we do the work we do.

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River Stories Podcast

This thoughtful podcast relates the interconnected stories of the Missouri River within the Northern Plains National Heritage Area and central North Dakota. Developed for the expressed purpose of playing aboard Lewis & Clark Riverboat which docks at the Port of Bismarck, 1700 River Road. Developed in partnership with a cultural heritage matching grant from the State Historical Society of North Dakota, this audio-video plays on each riverboat passage.

The Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation was proud to partner with Talking Trails LLC in a collaborative effort to aid the creation of some of Talking Trails content. Talking Trail goes beyond the line or two found on a sign and connects your guests with the whole story. Content is curated by Talking Trail writers who source the rich stories from local experts. Talking Trail connects YOU to users already enjoying the easy to use Talking Trail platform, which is available for free on iOS and Android. Users will be notified when they are within a specified distance of a Talking Point, so you can grab travelers that might otherwise miss out on your adventure. Plus, the Apple connected map gives users step by step directions to their desired Talking Point! 

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Talking Trails

Vinterfest

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Vinterfest is a month-long celebration of winter, here on the Northern Plains. The festival seeks to promote educational, recreational, and cultural heritage programming throughout central North Dakota for the public’s enjoyment. From artisan workshops to cross-country skiing, Vinterfest invites you to learn new hobbies and share in time-honored traditions.

Public Mural Installation

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Throughout North Dakota The Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation is proud to sponsor The Northern Plains Heritage Foundation and their efforts to beautify to the Northern Plains through the installation of many public murals.

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Music on the Missouri

This riverside showcase has become a staple of Missouri Riverfront entertainment! Once a summer, The Missouri River Commons comes alive with music, dancing, food, and drink, allowing everyone to enjoy the grandeur of the Missouri River with wonderful, local entertainment!