The public is invited to “Make Your Own Bead Buddies” at the Pembina State Museum on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Create a beadwork animal or flower key chain with pony beads while learning about traditional beadwork art and the fur trade. This event is free and geared toward those ages 4 and up. All materials will be provided. There is a limit of two key chains per visitor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Brian Hardy, shspembina@nd.gov or 701.825.6840. The Pembina State Museum, located at 805 Highway 59, Pembina, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Admission to the museum and observation tower is $10. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 1. Find upcoming events sponsored by the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events or call 701.328.2666.