Junior Historians: Genealogy With the State Archives

School age 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) are asked to 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. In these 30-minute programs participants will listen to stories, participate in activities and discussions, and learn in a fun and engaging way. 

Sept. 4 Labor Day, 4 p.m. Do you know why there is no school on Labor Day? Learn about the origins of Labor Day and make a patriotic craft. 

Sept. 11 Grandparents Are Great, 4 p.m. These awesome people really put the “grand” in grandparents! Make gifts for your grandparents or a loved one for Grandparents Day. 

Sept. 18 Genealogy With the State Archives, 4 p.m. Do you know where your family lived generations ago? Genealogy is the history of your family. Explore the background of families and solve the Archives scrambled family tree.

Sept. 25 Migration, 4 p.m. It’s cold in the winter, so where do the animals go? Learn about migratory animals and where they travel to stay warm. Make a beautiful paper butterfly.  

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.