Former Governors’ Mansion
320 East Ave. B
Bismarck, ND 58501

The Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site welcomes singer Kris Kitko on Saturday, July 4, from 2 to 3 p.m. to celebrate “Watermelon and Music.” This free outdoor event is open to all ages. Complimentary slices of watermelon and lemonade will be available from noon to 4 p.m. 

Pack your lawn chair or blanket for the afternoon festivities. Feel free to bring your acoustic instrument to accompany Kitko during this American folk and patriotic music sing-along.  

On Monday, June 29, at 11 a.m., the public is invited to watch Gov. Kelly Armstrong and State Historical Society of North Dakota Director Bill Peterson ring North Dakota's Liberty Bell replica. This will be the first official ringing of the bell inside of the ND Heritage Center & State Museum.

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