Manfred History & Preservation, Inc.
MHP, Inc. Timeline
Below are the major events that occurred since MHP Inc was formed. Lower on the page is the future plans for Manfred. For a complete history of restoration, visit our restoration page and see the progress of each building.
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Vang placed on National Register June 21
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Manfred Days held July 14th and 15th
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Manfred Heritage Museum established July 25
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Staffing of museum in May-Sept. begins
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Melby Heritage Society (MHS) founded
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Rural Vestige Alliance (RVA) founded
2006
2000
2002
2004
2013
2011
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90th Anniversary of Fagurland Sons of Norway celebration
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Dedication of school and Hotel Johnson
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Featured speaker at Christian Women
2017
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MHP hires 3 summer interns
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MHP holds 1st annual Pioneer Festival
2015
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​MHP, Inc. added to AmazonSmiles
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Past Perfect software installed
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KFYR Radio and made tourism brochures
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Consultant hired thru Assessment grant
2019
2021
2023
2001
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MHP, INC. founded July 25th 2000
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Vang Church featured in Churches of the High Plains
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Manfred placed on National Registry
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Merger of Manfred non-profit committees
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Installation of 12 interpretive panels
2018
2016
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Manfred community receives the 2011 “Preservation Excellence” by PND
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Grant from SHSND to RVA for School
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Manfred in Vol. 2 of Ghosts of ND
2010
2012
2003
2005
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“Preservation Success Story for 2002”
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First grant for Manfred
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Johnson-Ostrem Preservation Founded
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Celebration Centennial of Vang church
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RVA purchases school and Solheim House
2014
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Manfred hosts its 2nd annual pioneer festival
Future Plans
2020
2022
5 Years​
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Post Office and Ostrem House exhibits open
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Comfort Station installed
10 years​
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Hiring of full-time paid employee
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Hotel Johnson possibly open for business
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Solheim House possibly serving as B&B