Experience “Rhythms of the Region: Music and Cowboy Poetry” on Sunday, May 18, 3-5 p.m. at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. This free, family-friendly event invites you to immerse yourself in the region’s rich traditions through live music and cowboy poetry.

“This event showcases the stories and sounds that have shaped our region,” said Site Manager Yvette Bachmeier.

Enjoy acoustic guitar performances by Jim and Cheryl Lingenfelter and cowboy poetry by Jonathan Odermann and Jarle Kavle. Set against the historic backdrop of Fort Buford’s 19th-century barracks (weather permitting), the event promises a truly authentic experience.

For more information, contact Cheyenne Teal, shsbuford@nd.gov or 701.572.9034. Managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and Fort Buford State Historic Site are open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 30. Find information about upcoming programs of the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events.