Gov. Kelly Armstrong participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Military Gallery at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. The gallery aims to honor servicemembers and veterans from North Dakota.
“We’re committed to making North Dakota the most military-friendly state in the country, and this gallery marks another significant step toward that goal," said Armstrong. "It’s about honoring our rich military history and the citizens of our state who have served in every military branch."
Armstrong highlighted the significance of service by saying, “Our freedom endures only because of their service. And that service is worthy of recognition every day with a world-class Military Gallery that honors and memorializes the men and women who have given everything for this nation and our liberty.”
The funding for the Military Gallery was included in Armstrong's executive budget proposal. The project received $15 million from the state's Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund, a $20 million line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota, and $4.2 million to repay a line of credit from the Bank during 2023-25 biennium. These funds will be matched by nearly $39 million in private-sector contributions.
Further details about the Military Gallery can be found on the website of the State Historical Society, which is collaborating on this project with the North Dakota National Guard and their foundations.
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