State Historical Society of North Dakota
11/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/22/2024 17:08
Free learning series 'Junior Historians' featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
November 22, 2024
BISMARCK, N.D. - Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to the free interactive learning series "Junior Historians" at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. Children and their accompanying adult(s) should meet at the west entrance information desk.
The goal of the "Junior Historians" program is to cultivate an interest and passion for North Dakota's history through weekly themes. Each 30-minute program features stories, activities, discussions, and hands-on learning experiences.
Dec. 7 Hibernation, 11 a.m. Some animals hibernate while others migrate. Investigate the difference between the two and build your own hibernation shelter to stay cozy in the winter.
Dec. 11 Hibernation, 4 p.m. Some animals hibernate while others migrate. Investigate the difference between the two and build your own hibernation shelter to stay cozy in the winter.
Dec. 14 Winter Solstice, 11 a.m. Celebrate the shortest day of sunlight! Learn about the winter solstice, then rebuild Stonehenge and discover its connection to the solstice.
Dec. 18 Winter Solstice, 4 p.m. Celebrate the shortest day of sunlight! Learn about the winter solstice, then rebuild Stonehenge and discover its connection to the solstice.
Dec. 28 Candy Canes, 11 a.m. Dec. 26 is National Candy Cane Day. Celebrate with us and learn about candy cane coding.
For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, [email protected] 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 of North Dakota events at history.nd.gov/events.
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CONTACT
Kara Haff, Public Information Officer
701.328.3547