Pembina County Historical Society, Community Orchard awarded grants for Colonial-style cider press

  • The Pembina County Community Orchard was established in 2016 on the grounds of the Pembina County Historical Museum in Cavalier, N.D.
    The Pembina County Community Orchard was established in 2016 on the grounds of the Pembina County Historical Museum in Cavalier, N.D.
  • The Community Orchard has become a gathering spot, especially during the Pioneer Machinery Shows each fall. Submitted photo.
    The Community Orchard has become a gathering spot, especially during the Pioneer Machinery Shows each fall. Submitted photo.
  • Although North Dakota isn't known for it's fruit, this is a unique opportunity for North Dakota. Submitted photo.
    Although North Dakota isn't known for it's fruit, this is a unique opportunity for North Dakota. Submitted photo.

    The Pembina County Historical Society and the Pembina County Community Orchard have been awarded two major state grants that will fund the creation of a working, colonial-style cider press. An interactive project that blends history, agriculture, art, and community engagement.

    The project received $10,000 through the North Dakota 250 Grant and approximately $35,000 through a Strengthen ND Grant, fo…