FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Johnathan Campbell
January 11, 2008
(701) 328-9528  
                                     

CRAFTERS BEE AND SOCIAL SET FOR FORMER GOVERNORS’ MANSION
STATE HISTORIC SITE IN BISMARCK FEBRUARY 2

BISMARCK – A Crafters Bee and Social will be held at the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site in Bismarck on Saturday, February 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Crafters of all types are invited to spend the afternoon visiting and working on their favorite craft items.  The only limitations are that it be a clean project and does not take a large amount of space to work on.  Chairs and tables will be available for those who need them.  Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon.

Knitters, needle pointers, crocheters, stampers, quilters, and even flytiers are encouraged to participate and enjoy an afternoon of socializing and craftmaking.

The Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site is open year-round.  Its winter hours, now in place through May 15, are the second Friday and Saturday of each month, from 1 to 5 p.m.  Admission is free.  Here are the Fridays and Saturdays for each month the site will be open to visitors through the winter hours’ schedule:  January 12-13, February 9-10, March 9-10, April 13-14, and May 11-12.

Groups are welcome to schedule a visit to the Former Governors’ Mansion at times other than its regular open hours by calling (701) 328-9528 or email at jcampbell@nd.gov.

 The site consists of a large two and one-half story, restored Victorian house, and the restored 1903 carriage house.  Built in 1884, it housed 20 chief executives of North Dakota between 1893 and 1960.  Unique exhibits feature the restoration process, architectural style changes and furniture used by several governors.  The beautiful grounds feature many examples of the types of flowers typical of the Victorian era.

For schedule information, contact the State Historical Society at (701) 328-2666 or visit the agency’s web site at www.nd.gov/hist.

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