Explore North Dakota's Past: Summer History Camp for Grades 6–8

The State Historical Society of North Dakota is hosting hands-on history camps for youth entering grades 6, 7, and 8. Each program is led by history and education experts. Participants earn a program-specific leather keychain upon completion of each session.

Summer History Camp: Session 3
Aug. 11-13, Bismarck locations

Explore the history of early North Dakota at the ND Heritage & State Museum, chart the changing environment at Camp Hancock, and relive the excitement of early home life at the Former Governors’ Mansion. Each day will be filled with new experiences.

Aug. 11, ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Aug. 12, Camp Hancock State Historic Site, Bismarck
Aug. 13, Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck

Reserve your child's spot (grades 6-8) and learn more at bit.ly/SummerHistoryCamps. Registration is required and closes two weeks before the start date of each program. Space is limited. Daily sessions are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. and pick-up ends at 4:15 p.m. Each three-day camp fee is $50. Campers bring their own lunch, snacks, and refillable water bottle.

For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, [email protected] or 701.328.2792. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.