To assist frequent visitors to our website, our Webmaster would like to call specific attention to following recent changes.
Note: Changes to meeting and event schedules are frequent and will not be listed here.
Please provide comments and suggested changes to our webmaster either by placing suggestions in the guestbook on the home/[Welcome] page, or via email at webmaster@mandanhistory.org
August 20, 2025 - The Nifty Fifties - Power, Petroleum & Progress
Multiple short narratives were added to the page outlining industrial and civic projects completed during the decade; power plants, oil refinery, new high school, and residential development. Yet, unexpectedly, the city's population remained almost unchanged over the period.
To review, go to [Area History] -> [The 1950s]
July 17, 2025 - Answers for Questions asked about Mandan's History
Curious about an event, place or person from Mandan's past? Tidbits and factoids not yet deserving of a webpage of their own (or buried among the historical tidbits within the Mandan Timeline webpages) are posted.
From the top ribbon, go to [Q&A]
June 8, 2025 - Gone Forever - CCC Camp Chimney
A stacked stone chimney was the last remaining structure from the 1930s Depression Era Civilian Conservation Camp constructed and staffed on the former Mandan Fair Grounds. The chimney was removed during 2024 by the Mandan Park District during a baseball complex expansion.
From the top ribbon, go to [Gone Forever] --> [CCC Camp Chimney]
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April 14, 2025 - Area Landmarks - Mandan Hill (Crying Hill)
Updated to recognize the current efforts of residents, city staff and The Three Affiliated Tribes to update the sign on the east face of Crying Hill. Past volunteer efforts in 1974 and 2024 to rehab the existing sign was also added to the narrative.
From the top ribbon, go to [Area Landmarks] --> [Mandan Hill]
March 14, 2025 - Legacy Biography - Elfriede (Trinkler) Kuhn
Elfriede (or Elfrida) Trinkler claimed to have immigrated to the USA on the RMS Titanic from France. Taking advantage of her claim as a survivor of the disaster, she found employment. However, her name does not appear on any survivor lists. But her story does not end there.
Click the [Biographies S-Z] --> [Elfriede Trinkler Kuhn] on the top ribbon tabs
March 3, 2025 - Women's History Month
Refreshing the website homepage to celebrate March's Women's History Month with photographs of women's groups in our history. Plus - we promote the Society's program on "Mandan's Interesting Women" to be presented March 27 at 6:00 PM at the Morton-Mandan Public Library.
This webpage is at [Welcome]
September 5, 2024 - Area History - Mandan Timeline 1870s
With recent research focusing on the story before, during and after the construction of the Northern Pacific Railway's "High Bridge" across the Missouri River, additional information compiled prompts the addition of a new webpage for historical milestones associated with the 1870s.
Click the [Area History] --> [1870s] on the top ribbon tabs
The MHSoc's museum and office is located at 3827 30th Avenue NW; Mandan, ND 58554 Contact us at info@mandanhistory.org
