WEST FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Dakota Chapter of the DAR is excited to announce the opening of the American Revolution Experience at Bonanzaville on August 1st, 2026 starting at 10am.
The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology, and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. Created through a collaboration between the American Battlefield Trust and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the exhibit is also made possible by generous matching funds from the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program battlefield interpretation grants. The exhibit will run through August 8th, at which time it will move to the Fargo Library until August 17th. with an opening reception being held at Bonanzaville at 10 am on August 1st.
Beth Jansen, Executive Director, states, “Bonanzaville is thrilled to present this exhibit in collaboration with two organizations committed to American history, celebrating our nation’s historic achievement. During the exhibit, admission to our facilities will be free, sponsored by LPN Gaming!”
“We at the Fargo Public Library are very excited for the opportunity to provide access to this amazing exhibit in partnership with the Dacotah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, American Battlefield Trust, and Bonanzaville, as we continue to celebrate our country’s historic milestone!” Cindy Mason, Children’s Librarian.
Dacotah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution member Carol Denault of Valley City is a direct ancestor of a patriot, she talked about the upcoming event at Bonanzaville in West Fargo on Saturday, August 1st.
The American Revolution Experience launched online in its first digital-only iteration during the summer of 2022 to rapid acclaim and received a Bronze Award in the Education, Art, & Culture division of the second annual Anthem Awards, an initiative of the Webby Awards celebrating purpose and mission-driven work. It was also a finalist in the “People’s Choice” category of the Webbys themselves.
“The American Revolution would not have happened without the decisions, sacrifices, and valor of ordinary people,” said DAR President General Pamela Rouse Wright. “DAR is honored to have collaborated with the American Battlefield Trust on this initiative to highlight some of our Patriots and their roles in the founding of this great country. We are thrilled for people in communities across the country to learn more about these individuals.”
The traveling exhibit includes 12 panels highlighting thematic connections among profiled individuals and three interactive kiosks that link to full digital biographies, provide documentary context on the Revolutionary War, and offer information on how to visit the places tied to these individuals today. Both online and on-site, the American Revolution Experience features custom illustrations by South Carolina-based artist Dale Watson. The exhibit also draws from documents and objects in DAR’s collection, as well as the Trust’s industry-leading digital interpretation resources.
Battlefield Trust has grown into one of the most successful land preservation and education organizations in the nation. The Trust has protected almost 60,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, representing 160 sites in 25 states from Massachusetts to New Mexico. Its 350,000 members and supporters believe in the power of place and the continued relevance of our shared history to modern American society. Learn more at www.battlefields.org.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With nearly 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations.
