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Fort Union Announces Digital Rendezvous Activities
Williston, ND – Join us online for a new and engaging Rendezvous experience the week of June 18-21. Our digital content will follow the same order of events as our previously scheduled live Rendezvous that was cancelled due to Covid-19 safety...
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site Is Modifying Operations To Implement Local Health Guidance: Popular Rendezvous Event Cancelled
Williston, ND – Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site has made the difficult, but necessary, decision to cancel the upcoming 2020 Rendezvous that was scheduled for June 18-21. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers,...
Williston City Commission Approves $50,000 In Community Enhancement Grants
The Williston City Commission has approved up to $50,000 from the Williston STAR Fund’s Community Enhancement Grant program for 23 projects in the Williston trade region. Each year, the commission allocates up to $50,000 for nonprofit groups and...
Alice Hart Selected As Superintendent At Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Williston, ND- Alice Hart, an eight-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS) and 14-year veteran of federal service, has been selected as new superintendent of Fort Union Trading Post National...
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Christmas Festivities For The Whole Family, Nov. 29, Sidney
With Christmas right around the corner, it's time to gear up for the annual Christmas Stroll. "It's a Small Town Christmas" is the theme for this year's event, which is put on by the Chamber of...
Watford City Nature Park Grand Opening
Those attending the Watford Market enjoyed a special treat as they celebrated the Grand opening of the Kent Pelton Nature Park. Special Music by Lonesome Willy, art activities by the Long X Arts...
(Updated) 2019 Northern Plains Oyate Traditional Wacipi Powow and Indian Arts Showcase Location Change.
The Northern Plains Oyate 2nd Annual Traditional Wacipi will still take place THIS WEEKEND (August 3rd-4th) HOWEVER location has changed to Trenton Lake in Trenton, ND INSTEAD of Fort Union. There will be a traditional Buffalo dinner at 6 PM on...
Defying The Odds Exhibit By Carol Hartman To Open At The MonDak Heritage Center On August 1, Sidney
The MonDak Heritage Center is happy to host an exhibit by Carol Hartman with her large and colorful oil landscape paintings, depicting the overland and waterway trials taken by settlers of the MonDak...
Watford City Homefest And Art In The Park To Feature Art, Live Music, Games And More July 12-13
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation are helping to keep the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City July 12-13 as a way to welcome those returning...
Fort Union Rendezvous
The 37th Annual Ft. Union Rendezvous was held June 13-16. The event featured a 19th century fur trade fair, talks and demonstrations by period actors. Pictured are period actors (L-R) Cedric...
Summer Hours Begin May 26 At Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Williston, ND: Park hours at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site will extend to 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Central Time) beginning May 26, 2019. These hours will be in effect from Memorial Day through Labor Day. In addition to extended summer...
Park Superintendent Andy Banta To Retire After 22 Years At Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Williston, ND: After 22 years managing Fort Union Trading Post, Andy Banta has announced his retirement as of May 31. Andy began his 41+year career as a volunteer Park Ranger at Grand Canyon National...
Native American Pow Wow Hosted By Northern Plains Oyate Will Be The Featured During Indian Arts Showcase
Native American music, dancing, and culture are part of this year’s annual Indian Arts Showcase at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. The Native American group, Northern Plains Oyate will be hosting a traditional pow wow this Saturday...
Theater Camp In Sidney, July 9-15
It is time to register for the 23rd annual Footlights and Greasepaint Youth Theatre Retreat. Actor Arch Ellwein has performed from coast to coast in 2400 shows and brings that wealth of experience to a theater camp for boys and girls ages 9 to 15....
Bodmer Overlook Hiking Trail Closure
Fort Union Trading Post announces that the Bodmer Overlook will be closed from June 1-10, 2018. This closure is due to an experimental animal based treatment of non-native vegetation within the Overlook boundaries. Approximately 50 cattle will be...
NWND Community Foundation Announces 2018 Grant Awards
The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation has awarded seven grants totaling $10,000 to worthwhile organizations seeking to improve the quality of life in Williams, Divide, and McKenzie counties. With the grants provided since its inception in...
Summer Hours for Fort Union
Fort Union Trading Post is currently open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm Central Daylight Time. On Sunday, May 27, Fort Union will begin summer hours. Summer hours are 8:00 am – 6:30 pm (Central Time). These hours will be in effect from Memorial Day...
Crow History and Culture, Former Miss Indian World Featured During Indian Arts Showcase
This year’s Indian Arts brings presentations on traditional Crow history and culture, as well as from the former 2016 Miss Indian world. Native American music and dancing will also be part of this year’s 26th annual Indian Arts Showcase at Fort...
71st Annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival
The 71st Annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival is scheduled for July 12th through the 16th. "A time for class reunions and reminiscing with friends that you haven't seen in years!" said Festiv...
Summer Hours For Fort Union
Fort Union Trading Post is currently open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. On Monday, May 29, Fort Union will begin its summer hours. Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time. These hours will be in...
Fort Union's Loren Yellowbird Earns ND Tourism Honor
Loren Yellowbird was recently honored for contributing to the growth of the state’s travel and tourism industry. Loren Yellowbird is a National Park Service ranger and an Arikara historian at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site since...
North Star Caviar Unable To Provide Services For 2017 Paddlefish Season
Williston, ND, April 12, 2017: North Star Caviar regrets to announce the plant closure for the 2017 season. The change in the caviar market price and supply in 2016 due to the Chinese farm raised product flooding the market has critically affected...
New Winter Hours for Fort Union Trading Post NHS
On September 4th, Fort Union will transition to new winter hours of 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Central Time). The site is open daily throughout winter except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays. These hours will be in effect until...
Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Find your park and help Fort Union Trading Post celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th Birthday. Free hands on activities for kids, Jr Ranger and Trader programs and birthday cake will be featured each day. When: Thursday, August 25th 2:00 -5:...
The Alexander Settlers Museum Showcases Summer Events
The Alexander Settlers Museum on the Lewis and Clark Trail, formerly known as the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, is excited to announce programming at the museum every weekend through Labor Day. Melissa Teel-Hartman will be offering readings in North...
