Pioneering history forms the Bismarck-Mandan opportunity of today!

The thriving Bismarck-Mandan community marks its beginning with the settlers of the early 1800s. The Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter at Fort Mandan in 1804-05, while the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad ramped up development at the end of the century. Numerous facilities throughout the region mark the factors underlying the birth of the local community that eventually became the state capitol’s home.

History

North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum Photo

North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum

 
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Photo

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

 
Fort Mandan Photo

Fort Mandan

 
Military History Tour Photo

Military History Tour

 
Buckstop Junction Photo

Buckstop Junction

 
Cathedral Area Historic District Photo

Cathedral Area Historic District