Reading of Linda Slaughter’s Writings

Step back into the days of Dakota Territory through a special program, “Linda Slaughter Reads Her Dakota Writings,” on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site in Bismarck. Outreach Coordinator Sarah Fox, dressed as Linda Slaughter will bring the pioneer writer’s words to life in a dramatic reading of her works. This free, family-friendly event is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

Slaughter was a writer, educator, and suffragist in the late 19th century. Arriving in Bismarck in 1872, she became a central figure in the community’s cultural and civic development. As one of the first female correspondents for The New York Tribune, she chronicled the triumphs and challenges of settlers, often weaving in themes of women's rights and social reform. Her essays, newspaper articles, and historical sketches remain vital accounts of the early American West.

The Former Governors’ Mansion, located at 320 E. Ave. B, Bismarck, is a state historic site managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Admission is free. The site is open for events and by appointment. For more information, call Site Supervisor Johnathan Campbell at 701.328.9528 or [email protected]. Find upcoming events sponsored by the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events or call 701.328.2666.