Little Kids, Big World: Rockhounds

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free learning series “Little Kids, Big World” at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North Dakota’s fascinating history. Saturday topics are repeated Mondays. Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

June 6, 10:15 a.m. and June 8, 10 a.m. Rockhounds. Rockhounds are collectors of rocks. Explore rocks and minerals, then paint a rock to take home.

June 13, 10:15 a.m. and June 15, 10 a.m. Old Glory. Discover the history of the U.S. flag and design your own out of red, white, and blue paper.

June 20, 10:15 a.m. and June 22, 10 a.m. Father’s Day. Listen to a story about the history of Father’s Day. Create a gift for a dad or special person in your life.

June 27, 10:15 a.m. and June 29,10 a.m. “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!” Where did ice cream come from? Review its history and assemble a paper ice cream craft.

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.