End: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Month of June
Programs are offered throughout the day.
Fort Mandan State Historic Site
838 28th Ave SW
Washburn, ND 58577
Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages. Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of recreation in June, naturalism in July, survival in August, and agriculture and ecology in September.
June 1-5, Native American Sports and Games. Discover leisure activities the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition learned from the Mandans and Hidatsas during their time at Fort Mandan.
June 6-7, Paper Boat Challenge. Build a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.
June 8-12, Card Games Among the Fur Traders. Learn card games popular with French Canadian fur traders during the time of the expedition.
June 13-14, Sun Prints. Design beautiful art using the sun and items found in nature.
June 15-19, Card Games Among the Fur Traders. Learn card games popular with French Canadian fur traders during the time of the expedition.
June 20-21, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.
June 22-26, The Fur Trade Game. Put your business sense to the test in this Fort Clark fur trade game. Will the cards be kind or cruel?
June 27-28, Papermaking. Learn the basics of papermaking and make a unique paper creation to take home.