Bubble Art interactive summer program

Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, Washburn. Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages. Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

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

For more information, contact Interpretive Coordinator Bethany Schatz, 701.462.8535 or [email protected]. The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan State Historic Site are managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Both locations are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 30. Find additional upcoming programs of the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events.