The Grandest Fort on the Upper Missouri River

Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River. Here, the Assiniboine and six other Northern Plains Tribes exchanged buffalo robes and smaller furs for goods from around the world, including cloth, guns, blankets, and beads. A bastion of peaceful coexistence, the post annually traded over 25,000 buffalo robes and $100,000 in merchandise.

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Top 10 Tips for Visiting Fort Union

Are you ready to explore Fort Union Trading Post NHS? Use these 10 tips to plan your trip like a Ranger!

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Indian Arts Festival

Experience American Indian history and culture through music, singing, dancing, traditional crafts, and presentations .

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Fort Union Rendezvous

Come and participate in the upper Missouri’s finest fur trade fair at one of the West’s grandest historic sites!

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Calendar

Find all Fort Union's special event dates here.

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Explore Our Digital Media Collection

Learn about the history of Fort Union bay watching our park video and discover other park videos here!

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For Kids

Learn about our Jr. Ranger and Jr. Trader programs and find our do at home activities.

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Curriculum Materials from Fort Union

Find park-related lesson plans and activities to use in your home or classroom.

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Plan Your Visit

Get all the information you need to plan your trip to Fort Union Trading Post NHS!

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Fort Union: The Briefest of Overviews

Explore the history of Fort Union Trading Post here!

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Fort Union Association - Park Bookstore

Profits generated by purchases donated to and used for interpretation and educational programming at Fort Union

Last updated: September 15, 2022

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

15550 Highway 1804
Williston, ND 58801

Phone:

701 572-9083

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