Capitol grounds
Bismarck
ND
Children entering kindergarten through fifth grade this fall are invited to the free 30-minute interactive learning series “Junior Historians” at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk. The goal of the “Junior Historians” program is to cultivate an interest and passion for North Dakota’s history through stories, fun activities and discussions.
Nov. 2 North Dakota Topography, 11 a.m. Learn about North Dakota’s major landforms and build a topographical map using play dough.
Nov. 6 North Dakota Topography, 4 p.m. Learn about North Dakota’s major landforms and build a topographical map using play dough.
Nov. 9 Da Vinci’s Bridge, 11 a.m. Discover Leonardo da Vinci’s impact as an inventor and engineer your own self-supporting bridge from popsicle sticks. Work with a group to build a life-sized bridge.
Nov. 13 Da Vinci’s Bridge, 4 p.m. Discover Leonardo da Vinci’s impact as an inventor and engineer your own self-supporting bridge from popsicle sticks. Work with a group to build a life-sized bridge.
Nov. 16 Hidatsa Pottery, 11 a.m. View the pottery in the galleries of the State Museum, then make your own clay pot using traditional tools.
Nov. 20 Hidatsa Pottery, 4 p.m. View the pottery in the galleries of the State Museum, then make your own clay pot using traditional tools.
Nov. 23 Beady Pheasants, 11 a.m. Pheasant season is well underway. Learn about pheasants, a non-native species of bird introduced to North Dakota for hunting. Craft a pheasant to take home.
Nov. 27 Beady Pheasants, 4 p.m. Pheasant season is well underway. Learn about pheasants, a non-native species of bird introduced to North Dakota for hunting. Craft a pheasant to take home.
Nov. 30 Dino Anatomy, 11 a.m. Examine the dinosaur skeleton replicas and other fossils in the Adaptation Gallery: Geologic Time, and learn how paleontologists identify bones. Enjoy assembling a jumbo 3D dinosaur puzzle.
For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, shsprograms@nd.gov or 701.328.2792. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society of North Dakota events at history.nd.gov/events.