July Programs at Fort Totten

Step into summer at Fort Totten State Historic Site with a series of free July events for all ages. From steamboat challenges to cultural games and community celebrations, each program offers a hands-on way to explore history, nature, and local traditions in a fun and welcoming setting.

July 12, Float Your Boat Steamboat Challenge, 1-3 p.m. Meet in the Pioneer Daughters Museum to learn about the Minnie H, the steamboat that transported cargo and passengers across Devils Lake for 26 years. Then put your engineering skills to the test. Build a paper boat and see if it floats in our steamboat challenge.

July 19, Community Day, 1-4:30 p.m. Celebrate community during a fun-filled afternoon featuring an ice cream social, yard games, and crafts for all ages. Enjoy a live educational snake presentation, and don’t miss performances by the talented Fort Totten Little Theater.

July 26, Native American Games, 1-3 p.m. Experience traditional Native American games such as hoop and pole, double ball, and hand games. Learn the history behind each activity, and try your hand at these fun and skillful challenges.

For more information, contact Lisa Rainbow, 701.766.4441 or [email protected]. Fort Totten State Historic Site, 417 Cavalry Circle in Fort Totten, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Summer hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth. The site grounds are open year-round. Find upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.