The State Historical Society of North Dakota is hosting “Explorer Day” Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. This program is free and open to the public.

The event features hands-on activities for the entire family. Learn to document your surroundings with nature journaling and watercolor painting. Participate in a Red River Rendezvous to experience what it was like to be a fur trader. Try your hand at basic orienteering skills including reading maps and using a compass. Other activities include identifying furs and tracks of North Dakota animals and building paper boats.

For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, shsprograms@nd.gov or 701.328.2792. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society of North Dakota events at history.nd.gov/events.