Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site is open daily 9:00am-5:00pm. May23 - September 7, 2026. HOURS:
May 29- September 6 2021
9 am - 5 pm, daily.(CDT)

SITE AMENITIES:
New Interpretive Center (ADA accessible)
Permanent Exhibits
Reconstructed Bastions and Palisade
Original Guard House

COST:
Museum and Exhibits
$8 for adults
$3 for children 6-14
$1 for students in supervised school groups
$2 per person for groups of 20 or more.

Eighty-two years ago today, troops from the U.S. Army, the British Army, and the Canadian Army hit the French beaches in...
06/06/2026

Eighty-two years ago today, troops from the U.S. Army, the British
Army, and the Canadian Army hit the French beaches in Normandy. Follow up waves of troops included the Free French and Free Polish units. In this photo, we see infantry disembarking from a Higgins boat, two halftracks, two DUKWs, and what appears to be a towed 57 mm anti-tank gun. Notice the long lines walking towards the front on their long journey to reach the Elbe River in N**i Germany. Sadly, many of these men died on the way East.

It wasn't drill, drill and more drill in the Union Army. During off-duty times, entertainment was important. If a sold...
06/03/2026

It wasn't drill, drill and more drill in the Union Army. During off-duty times, entertainment was important. If a soldier knew how to play an instrument, he was sure to be popular when the work was done! We see a banjo and a violin in this photo, and I bet only one soldier knows how to play it.

A little tidbit about the Civil War: Benjamin Harrison was the commanding officer of the 70th Indiana Infantry, ranking ...
05/30/2026

A little tidbit about the Civil War: Benjamin Harrison was the commanding officer of the 70th Indiana Infantry, ranking as their colonel. A private serving in his unit, later rising through the ranks to end the war as a Major, was William McKinley. Both later became presidents of this country.

On occasion, the new recruits receive some basic training at the Fort. Here, a fine Union Army soldier is working with ...
05/30/2026

On occasion, the new recruits receive some basic training at the Fort. Here, a fine Union Army soldier is working with the recruits on the manual of arms. We're open every day from 9 am to 5 pm!

We also had Candace Simar and her husband Keith with us yesterday. She has a new book about Montana now available! She...
05/24/2026

We also had Candace Simar and her husband Keith with us yesterday. She has a new book about Montana now available! She'll be back later this year. Alan Quade will also be back with to demonstrate blacksmithing later this year.

A few more photos of yesterday's appearance of the troops.
05/24/2026

A few more photos of yesterday's appearance of the troops.

Hey Folks! It's the first day of the 2026 season at Fort Abercrombie! Come on out and visit anytime between 9 am to 5 ...
05/23/2026

Hey Folks! It's the first day of the 2026 season at Fort Abercrombie! Come on out and visit anytime between 9 am to 5 pm, any day through Labor Day.

The first photos are of the flag raising ceremony and the 5th Minnesota, acting as the 1861 Regular Army stationed at the Fort just as the Civil War is starting. The other photos are of the unit engaging with the public this morning.

We are looking forward to another awesome season at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site. Opening Saturday May 23, 2026....
05/22/2026

We are looking forward to another awesome season at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site. Opening Saturday May 23, 2026. Open daily 9:00am-5:00 pm daily until September 7.
Opening Day Event

5th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Co. D Civil War Encampment, Author Candace Simar, Quade Family Blacksmithing Presentations and guided tours of the site.

Looking forward to another Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site Opening Day Event. May 23, 2026 - Open Daily 9:00 am -5:...
05/02/2026

Looking forward to another Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site Opening Day Event. May 23, 2026 - Open Daily 9:00 am -5:00 pm. May 23- September 7, 2026.

Opening Day Event
5th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Company D - Civil War Encampment, Blacksmithing presentations by the Quade Family, and Award Winning author Candace Simar.

Well. folks, the end is near...the vegetation on the Minnesota side of the river is changing color...it's beginning to t...
09/01/2025

Well. folks, the end is near...the vegetation on the Minnesota side of the river is changing color...it's beginning to turn a little cooler...and today is the last day of the Fort's season. We had a good year overall. The staff wishes to thank the people who have been out to see us and take our tours. We also thank our site interpreters who left early for the classroom: Alexa, to teach in the West Fargo system; Lis, off to pursue a doctorate; and Emma, who is beginning her college adventure. Good luck to them!

We're open today until 5, so you do have one last chance to see us!

Address

935 Broadway N
Abercrombie, ND
58001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17015538513

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