Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site, located 1.5 miles northeast of Walhalla, will host Gingras Days activities July 1 to 3 in conjunction with Walhalla’s 175th anniversary celebration. All activities are free, and all ages are welcome. On July 1 and 2, the Gingras house and trading post will be open for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On July 1 Métis fiddler Ryan Keplin will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. The Belcourt native’s shows are a mixture of fiddle music and singing. Multiple vendors will offer selections of Métis craftsmanship.

On July 2 visitors can try playing a variety of historical games from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

On July 3 the newly restored Kittson trading post at Walhalla State Historic Site will be open for free tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Kittson cabin was constructed about 1852 by Norman Kittson, with a major restoration just completed.

Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site and the Walhalla State Historic Site are managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The grounds of both are open year-round. For more information, contact Jeff Blanchard, 701.825.6840. Find additional programs at history.nd.gov/events.