Community Calendar

The Timeless Traditions Workshop is a hands-on, one hour program held once a month, designed for children and beginner adults eager to explore the practical skills of the 19th-century frontier. Each session introduces a new skill, such as embroidery, quilting, butter-making, leatherworking, drop spindling, 3 Sisters gardening, soapstone carving/whittling (child safe version), dried herb caches, basket weaving, flint knapping, Tipi set up, ink making, paper making/journaling, rag rugs, tin lanterns, Mandan pottery, etc. Participants will learn the history behind the craft, observe a demonstration, and complete a small project using provided supplies.

Join us for Pawfect Pals Preschool Discovery Hour! This month, we are partnering with Central Dakota Humane Society to explore the world of pets and animal care with hands-on activities specially designed for preschoolers. From X-rays to pet cleanups, your littlest learners will discover what it means to be a responsible and loving pet owner!

Bring your preschoolers to discover:
- Poop Scoop Clean-Up (don’t worry, it’s just playdough!)
- Animal X-Rays
- Vet Check-Ups (bring your favorite stuffed animal!)
- Rigamajig Houses
- …and more furry fun!

Date & Time: July 9 & 12 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM
Location: North Dakota's Gateway to Science
Best for ages 3–5 | Free Program

Preschool Discovery Hour is proudly sponsored by Essentia Health.

Join us for Pawfect Pals Preschool Discovery Hour! This month, we are partnering with Central Dakota Humane Society to explore the world of pets and animal care with hands-on activities specially designed for preschoolers. From X-rays to pet cleanups, your littlest learners will discover what it means to be a responsible and loving pet owner!

Bring your preschoolers to discover:
- Poop Scoop Clean-Up (don’t worry, it’s just playdough!)
- Animal X-Rays
- Vet Check-Ups (bring your favorite stuffed animal!)
- Rigamajig Houses
- …and more furry fun!

Date & Time: July 9 & 12 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM
Location: North Dakota's Gateway to Science
Best for ages 3–5 | Free Program

Preschool Discovery Hour is proudly sponsored by Essentia Health.

Science Uncorked: A Geeky Guide to Wine & Food Pairing
Tuesday, July 15th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Ready to swirl, sip, and science your way through an evening of unexpected pairings? Join us for Science Uncorked, where taste meets curiosity! In partnership with Jousting Lemur, this 21+ event explores how wine interacts with a variety of surprising flavors.

From sweet to salty and everything in between, find out what makes a pairing shine with a little help from science (and a lot of wine).

Ages 21+ | $25 per person – Register now to claim your spot!

For more information about our adult programs, visit https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/adult-programs/.

The Confluence Learning Lab is a FREE monthly, one-hour program designed for children ages 8+ to explore the rich history and natural wonders of the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and Fort Buford. Each session focuses on a unique topic, such as Ice Age animals, glaciers, STEAM topics, regional history, life in the barracks, Lewis and Clark, indigenous history, and more. Participants will enjoy an engaging lecture about the topic, followed by a related craft, interactive game, or hands-on science experiment. This program integrates North Dakota school standards, ensuring an educational experience that blends history, nature, science, and creativity in every session.

This summer, the State Historical Society of North Dakota is hosting hands-on history camps for youth entering grades 6, 7, and 8. Each program is led by history and education experts. Participants earn a program-specific leather keychain upon completion of each session.

Summer History Camp: Session 1
July 28-30, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Dig into the history of all things North Dakota during this three-day program led by history educators. Unearth findings like a paleontologist, sort artifacts like an archaeologist, and curate collections like a museum specialist! Along the way, practice trades of the past in authentic ways.

Summer History Camp: Session 2
Aug. 4-6, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan State Historic Site, Washburn
Get ready for an expedition of a lifetime at Fort Mandan during this three-day program led by history educators. Pack for the Lewis and Clark Expedition and begin the journey of learning through hands-on activities related to mapmaking, medical treatments, and trade.

Summer History Camp: Session 3
Aug. 11-13, Bismarck locations
Explore the history of early North Dakota at the ND Heritage & State Museum, chart the changing environment at Camp Hancock, and relive the excitement of early home life at the Former Governors’ Mansion. Each day will be filled with new experiences.
Aug. 11, ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Aug. 12, Camp Hancock State Historic Site, Bismarck
Aug. 13, Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck

Reserve your child's spot (grades 6-8) and learn more at bit.ly/SummerHistoryCamps. Registration is required and closes two weeks before the start date of each program. Space is limited. Daily sessions are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. and pick-up ends at 4:15 p.m. Each three-day camp fee is $50. Campers bring their own lunch, snacks, and refillable water bottle.

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.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.

This summer, the State Historical Society of North Dakota is hosting hands-on history camps for youth entering grades 6, 7, and 8. Each program is led by history and education experts. Participants earn a program-specific leather keychain upon completion of each session.

Summer History Camp: Session 1
July 28-30, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Dig into the history of all things North Dakota during this three-day program led by history educators. Unearth findings like a paleontologist, sort artifacts like an archaeologist, and curate collections like a museum specialist! Along the way, practice trades of the past in authentic ways.

Summer History Camp: Session 2
Aug. 4-6, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan State Historic Site, Washburn
Get ready for an expedition of a lifetime at Fort Mandan during this three-day program led by history educators. Pack for the Lewis and Clark Expedition and begin the journey of learning through hands-on activities related to mapmaking, medical treatments, and trade.

Summer History Camp: Session 3
Aug. 11-13, Bismarck locations
Explore the history of early North Dakota at the ND Heritage & State Museum, chart the changing environment at Camp Hancock, and relive the excitement of early home life at the Former Governors’ Mansion. Each day will be filled with new experiences.
Aug. 11, ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Aug. 12, Camp Hancock State Historic Site, Bismarck
Aug. 13, Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck

Reserve your child's spot (grades 6-8) and learn more at bit.ly/SummerHistoryCamps. Registration is required and closes two weeks before the start date of each program. Space is limited. Daily sessions are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. and pick-up ends at 4:15 p.m. Each three-day camp fee is $50. Campers bring their own lunch, snacks, and refillable water bottle.

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.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.

This summer, the State Historical Society of North Dakota is hosting hands-on history camps for youth entering grades 6, 7, and 8. Each program is led by history and education experts. Participants earn a program-specific leather keychain upon completion of each session.

Summer History Camp: Session 1
July 28-30, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Dig into the history of all things North Dakota during this three-day program led by history educators. Unearth findings like a paleontologist, sort artifacts like an archaeologist, and curate collections like a museum specialist! Along the way, practice trades of the past in authentic ways.

Summer History Camp: Session 2
Aug. 4-6, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan State Historic Site, Washburn
Get ready for an expedition of a lifetime at Fort Mandan during this three-day program led by history educators. Pack for the Lewis and Clark Expedition and begin the journey of learning through hands-on activities related to mapmaking, medical treatments, and trade.

Summer History Camp: Session 3
Aug. 11-13, Bismarck locations
Explore the history of early North Dakota at the ND Heritage & State Museum, chart the changing environment at Camp Hancock, and relive the excitement of early home life at the Former Governors’ Mansion. Each day will be filled with new experiences.
Aug. 11, ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Aug. 12, Camp Hancock State Historic Site, Bismarck
Aug. 13, Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, Bismarck

Reserve your child's spot (grades 6-8) and learn more at bit.ly/SummerHistoryCamps. Registration is required and closes two weeks before the start date of each program. Space is limited. Daily sessions are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. and pick-up ends at 4:15 p.m. Each three-day camp fee is $50. Campers bring their own lunch, snacks, and refillable water bottle.

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.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.

The Timeless Traditions Workshop is a hands-on, one hour program held once a month, designed for children and beginner adults eager to explore the practical skills of the 19th-century frontier. Each session introduces a new skill, such as embroidery, quilting, butter-making, leatherworking, drop spindling, 3 Sisters gardening, soapstone carving/whittling (child safe version), dried herb caches, basket weaving, flint knapping, Tipi set up, ink making, paper making/journaling, rag rugs, tin lanterns, Mandan pottery, etc. Participants will learn the history behind the craft, observe a demonstration, and complete a small project using provided supplies.

The Confluence Learning Lab is a FREE monthly, one-hour program designed for children ages 8+ to explore the rich history and natural wonders of the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and Fort Buford. Each session focuses on a unique topic, such as Ice Age animals, glaciers, STEAM topics, regional history, life in the barracks, Lewis and Clark, indigenous history, and more. Participants will enjoy an engaging lecture about the topic, followed by a related craft, interactive game, or hands-on science experiment. This program integrates North Dakota school standards, ensuring an educational experience that blends history, nature, science, and creativity in every session.