Washburn, ND, 58577
701-462-8535
URL : http://www.fortmandan.com
overview : For five wild months in the winter of 1804-1805, the Lewis & Clark Expedition lived at Fort Mandan, their outpost and safe haven on the edge of the unknown frontier. It was here where they first met Sakakawea, became close friends with the Mandan and Hidatsa Indians, and braved through a long, bitterly cold winter. Authentically reconstructed, the front gates to Fort Mandan proudly stand open once again, all year long. Next to Fort Mandan is our Visitor Services Center which is home to the Cottonwoods giftshop, library and classroom. Just 2 miles from the Fort is the Interpretive Center, a multimilolion dollar historical treasure trove filled with rare artifacts, engaging displays and interactive wonders. Open all year round, the Center wonderfully documents the legendary journey of Lewis and Clark unlike any other endeavor. It also houses the acclaimed Berquist Gallery, which features a complete and extremely rare collection of Karl Bodmer's historic artwork.
hours (subject to change) : 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday-Sunday. Memorial Day to Labor Day 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
topics : American history, 19th, century, American, history, western, expansion
