BISMARCK, N.D. – Many winter holidays such as Christmas and Hanukkah have a tradition of gift giving. Over the years, the toys topping the holiday wish lists have evolved, from paper dolls and tin toys to more complex video games and tech gadgets.

Visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck Dec. 27-29 to experience and enjoy toys and games children would have received as gifts over the last century. Play with an electric train, tops, paper dolls, and jacks.  Look through a View-Master, and try your hand at PacMan and Super Mario Bros. The toys will be available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the State Museum hallway.

For more information, contact Laura Forde at 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 events at history.nd.gov/events.