History to Life interactive summer program series

Discover summer fun 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 recreation in June, naturalism in July, survival in August, and agriculture and ecology in September. Programs are offered throughout the day.

 June 1-5, Native American Sports and Games. Discover leisure activities the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition learned from the Mandans and Hidatsas during their time at Fort Mandan.

June 6-7, Paper Boat Challenge. Build a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

June 8-12, Card Games Among the Fur Traders. Learn card games popular with French Canadian fur traders during the time of the expedition.

June 13-14, Sun Prints. Design beautiful art using the sun and items found in nature.

June 15-19, Card Games Among the Fur Traders. Learn card games popular with French Canadian fur traders during the time of the expedition.

June 20-21, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

June 22-26, The Fur Trade Game. Put your business sense to the test in this Fort Clark fur trade game. Will the cards be kind or cruel?

June 27-28, Papermaking. Learn the basics of papermaking and make a unique paper creation to take home.

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.