Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

📍 Location: 15550 Highway 1804, Williston, ND 58801
📅 Founded: 1966 (National Historic Site)
🌐 Website: www.nps.gov/fous

About the Organization

Reconstructed 1828 fur trading post documenting the fur trade era. Features living history programs on frontier commerce, Native American trade, and the role of the American Fur Company in western expansion.

This historical society serves as a vital repository for local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's heritage. The organization maintains an extensive collection of primary source materials invaluable for researchers and genealogists.

The organization's collections and programs illuminate important aspects of North Dakota's heritage, including Native American heritage, Lewis and Clark. North Dakota preserves its Native American heritage, frontier settlement era, and agricultural traditions.

Plan Your Visit

Please check the organization's website for current hours, admission fees, and any special events or programs. Many historical societies offer guided tours, educational programs, and research services by appointment.

Getting Involved

Historical societies thrive on community support. Consider becoming a member, volunteering your time, or making a donation to support the preservation of local history. Many organizations also welcome donations of historical artifacts, photographs, and documents relevant to the area's heritage.

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