Pressed flower lantern craft

Celebrate the arrival of spring while making a pressed flower lantern Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck.

Pressing flowers was a popular Victorian-era pastime. During this program, attach pressed flowers to a glass jar creating a beautiful lantern to brighten your home and showcase the beauty of nature. All materials will be provided, and no prior crafting experience is necessary. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Former Governors’ Mansion, located at 320 E. Ave. B, Bismarck, is a state historic site managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Admission is free. The site is open for events and by appointment. For more information, contact Site Supervisor Johnathan Campbell, 701.328.9528 or [email protected]. Additional upcoming educational programs sponsored by the State Historical Society can be found at history.nd.gov/events.