Weekend Programming at Fort Totten SHS

Step into summer at Fort Totten State Historic Site with a series of free 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.

Aug. 8, Native American Games, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Experience traditional Native American games such as hoop and pole, double ball, and hand games. Study the history behind each activity, and try your hand at these fun and skillful challenges.

Aug. 22, Minnie H Steamboat Challenge, 1:30-3:30 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. Test your engineering skills by building a paper boat to see if it floats in our steamboat challenge.

Sept. 5, Mosaic Art, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Discover the colorful world of mosaic art. Learn about the history and techniques of mosaics before creating a unique masterpiece to take home.

For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator 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 Sept. 7. Find upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.