Free Learning Series 'Junior Historians'

School-age children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to the free interactive learning series “Junior Historians” at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. Children and their accompanying adult(s) will gather at the west entrance information desk.

Aug. 2 and 6, Rock It, 11 a.m. What is the difference between a mineral and rock? Learn about what makes each one unique and paint a rock to take with you.

Aug. 9 and 13, Beans, 11 a.m. Close to 9 million pounds of beans are grown in North Dakota each year. Create a bean mosaic with the different varieties that are grown here.

Aug. 16, Take Flight, 11 a.m. Thanks to people like Don Solberg, there is a community of skydivers in North Dakota. Jump into learning while you make a parachute for a toy soldier and test it out.

Aug. 20, Take Flight, 4 p.m. Thanks to people like Don Solberg, there is a community of skydivers in North Dakota. Jump into learning while you make a parachute for a toy soldier and test it out.

Aug. 23, Circus, 11 a.m. Gather under the big top as we learn about the history of circuses in North Dakota, then build your own circus tent to take home.

Aug. 27, Circus, 4 p.m. Gather under the big top as we learn about the history of circuses in North Dakota, then build your own circus tent to take home.

Aug. 30, Clothing, 11 a.m. Dressing for the weather is an important thing in North Dakota. Explore the fashions of the past while you design outfits for your paper dolls.

Sept. 3, Clothing, 4 p.m. Dressing for the weather is an important thing in North Dakota. Explore the fashions of the past while you design outfits for your paper dolls.

For more information, contact Education Outreach Supervisor Madison Milbrath, [email protected] or 701.328.2794. 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 of North Dakota events at history.nd.gov/events.

https://www.facebook.com/ndmuseum