Welk Homestead State Historic Site near Strasburg is hosting a free family-friendly activity to promote learning and fun for adults and children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, Aug. 16, Braided Rug Coasters, 1-3 p.m.
Spend the afternoon discovering the art of rug making.
The Welk Homestead State Historic Site illustrates the history of agriculture in the early 20th century, German Russian culture and architecture, and the career of bandleader Lawrence Welk, who grew up on the farm.
Welk Homestead State Historic Site near Strasburg is hosting a free family-friendly activity to promote learning and fun for adults and children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, July 19, Cross Stitching, 1-3 p.m. Spend the afternoon creating a cross-stitch design.
The Welk Homestead State Historic Site illustrates the history of agriculture in the early 20th century, German Russian culture and architecture, and the career of bandleader Lawrence Welk, who grew up on the farm.
While at the site, take a selfie with the new Lawrence Welk statue.
Blacksmith Demonstration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bob McCay and Rick Wengel will share their knowledge of blacksmithing and use of the coal forge.
The Welk Homestead State Historic Site illustrates the history of agriculture in the early 20th century, German Russian culture and architecture, and the career of bandleader Lawrence Welk, who grew up on the farm. While at the site, take a selfie with the new Lawrence Welk statue.
For more information, contact Brian Grove, shswelk@nd.gov or 701.336.7777.
Welk Homestead State Historic Site near Strasburg is hosting a free family-friendly activity to promote learning and fun for adults and children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday, June 21, Lanette's Craft Room, 1-3 p.m.
Spend the afternoon creating farm animal crafts. The Welk Homestead State Historic Site illustrates the history of agriculture in the early 20th century, German Russian culture and architecture, and the career of bandleader Lawrence Welk, who grew up on the farm.
While at the site, take a selfie with the new Lawrence Welk statue.
Celebrate the 11th anniversary of the State Historical Society of North Dakota's management of the Welk Homestead State Historic Site on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Life on the Homestead, a day of free, family-friendly activities.
Sponsored by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, the first International Indigenous Peace Powwow has been scheduled for July 3-6, 2026 in Dunseith, in conjunction with the Chief Little Shell Powwow and the grand opening of the 4-million dollar powwow arbor.
Learn about and play the Indigenous game of snow snake Saturday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Pembina State Museum. Similar to ice gliders, the game features a snake carved from a long wooden pole or stick that is thrown across icy ground to see whose travels the farthest. The event is for those ages 6 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum staff have several snow snakes and a track prepared for the event.
Reading on the Frontier, a history-based book club, will meet Saturday, March 7, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston.