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Press Release - 5th Annual Crafters Bee at FGM January 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Johnathan Campbell
January 13, 2012
(701) 328-9528

FIFTH ANNUAL CRAFTERS BEE AND SOCIAL SET FOR FORMER GOVERNORS' MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE IN BISMARCK JANUARY 28

BISMARCK - The Fifth Annual Crafters Bee and Social will be held at the Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site in Bismarck on Saturday, January 28 from 12 Noon to 4 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, as well as tables will be available for those who need them. Coffee, tea and treats will be served throughout the afternoon. Beginners and the curious are welcome to come and learn.

Crafters are encouraged to bring their extra and unwanted craft supplies to barter, give away or beg for someone to take them away.

The Crafters Bee and Social is not just for women B men are encouraged to also participate and enjoy an afternoon of socializing and craftmaking.

The Former Governors' Mansion will also be open to the general public during this time for anyone interested in touring the site.

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.

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 and events information, contact the State Historical Society at (701) 328-2666 or visit the agency's web site at www.history.nd.gov.

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