Summer Sessions
This summer, various THEA members are offering learning opportunities to enrich your homeschool and stave off boredom.
Each opportunity stands alone and the fee is paid directly to the facilitator/teacher. THEA is only helping with registration and promotion just as it is for Craft Club and Crochet Club.
Any questions about the opportunity should be directed to the facilitator.
If you'd like to teach a class, lead a club or host an activity, please email tricityhomeeducators@gmail.com
The Military on the Northern Plains: Fort Abraham Lincoln
Join Jeff as he examines the history of the most important military post on the Northern Plains during the 1870s: Fort Abraham Lincoln. We'll discuss the early U.S. Army occupation of the Bismarck-Mandan area, the Army's role on the Plains, the soldiers and their lives at the fort, the fort's famous personalities (and more) while exploring Fort Abraham Lincoln!
All homeschooling families are invited to attend. Class is geared for 4th grade and higher.
When
-9:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m., Aug. 5-6, 2024.
Where
-Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park
-Meet in the Commissary parking lot on both days by 9:00 a.m.
How
-Flat rate $25.00 per family.
-Attendees are responsible for the N.D. State Park's vehicle fee.
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes/boots (enclosed footwear is encouraged).
Dress for the weather.
Bring water (and snacks, if you wish).
Schedule
Day 1: The Infantry Post and Cemetery.
Day 2: The Cavalry Post and Stables.
What to Expect
-The course will start in the Commissary Parking lot at 9 a.m. both days.
-Most walking will be on improved surfaces, but the Cemetery and the Gatling Gun emplacement will not have these surfaces. Closed shoes/boots and long pants are recommended.
-Restroom facilities and water services are not available at the Infantry Post.
-The Museum, On-A-Slant Village and the Custer House are not included in this class.
-We'll start in the Commissary parking lot both days (bathroom facilities will be immediately available).
-Be prepared for a "Show and Tell" presentation of period army uniforms and equipment.
Your Instructor
Jeff Hoffer is a retired U.S. Army infantry officer, combat veteran, and historian specializing in the U.S. Army during the 1860s and 1870s. He earned a B.S. in Public History from NDSU in 2000, and served as an interpreter and later park historian at Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park. Jeff was also the command historian of the N.D. National Guard. Jeff conducts living history programs on the Civil War and Indian Wars periods and has taught continuing education courses with HumanitiesND (virtual) and Bismarck State College's OLLI Program (classroom).
Homeschoolers ages 10+ are invited to come learn and practice ASL with Ellie and her parents. Learn to converse and also have fun socializing with new friends.
Ellie and her family are members of Tricity Home Educators and she is active in the teen group, TACOS. She is fun, friendly, fluent in ASL and happens to be Deaf.
Mondays 7pm to 8:15pm at Wachter Park Shelter 3.
Club begins August 5th and is $15/person per month.