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Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

Historic / MemorialMT,ND
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Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site brings the bustling fur trade era of the 1800s to life on the Montana-North Dakota border. This reconstructed trading post offers families an incredible opportunity to step back in time and experience the meeting place of cultures where American fur traders, Native American tribes, and frontier families once gathered for commerce and community.

Best Season: Late spring through early fall offers the best weather for outdoor activities, with summer providing the most ranger-led programs and living history demonstrations.

Junior Ranger Program at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

The Junior Ranger program at Fort Union Trading Post immerses kids in hands-on historical activities like traditional games, fur trading simulations, and exploring replica buildings. Children learn about the diverse cultures that met at this frontier crossroads while completing age-appropriate activities in their Junior Ranger booklet that bring the stories of traders, Native Americans, and frontier life to vivid reality.

  • Try traditional frontier games and activities in the main courtyard
  • Explore the reconstructed Bourgeois House and learn about daily life at the trading post
  • Discover Native American culture and the important role tribes played in the fur trade
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Planning Your Visit

Van Life Tip: The visitor center parking area easily accommodates larger RVs and vans, with plenty of space to maneuver and level ground for comfortable overnight stays if permitted.

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