Honey Bees Bonus Program

Add a little extra history to your summer with Bonus Programming Wednesdays at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. From ancient fossils and archaeological discoveries to music, games and historical technologies, each Wednesday offers a new way to explore the stories that shaped North Dakota.

Programs begin at 9 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. These free activities are designed for visitors of all ages. Please stop by the east entrance information desk for directions. Some programs are quick drop-in experiences, while others offer a deeper look at a topic or traditional practice. Those marked with an asterisk (*) take place outdoors and are weather dependent.

The summer schedule is as follows:

June 24, Native American Games*
July 1, “North Dakota 250 Road Trip: Our American Story” Exhibit Opening Activities, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 8, Erecting a Tipi*
July 15, Victorian Lawn Games*
July 22, Honeybees
July 29, Archaeology
Aug. 5, Dinosaur Fossils
Aug. 12, 100 Years of Family Life

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.