Fort Belmont

Fort Belmont Visit Historic Fort Belmont! at the Intersection of Hwy 71 & I90, in Jackson, MN! Open Daily: Memorial Day through Labor Day! See Historic Fort Belmont!

Complete with 1873 Lysgard Farmhouse, a 1902 Delafield Church, Working Grist Mill, Log Cabin, Stockade, Blacksmith Shop, Sod House and Museum! Open Daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day! Tours available upon request! Church and Farm house available for rent for weddings, baptisms and family reunions!

🌌 Looking for something to do this evening? 🌌The Fort Belmont Star Party is happening tonight from 8:30–10:30 PM at Fort...
04/25/2026

🌌 Looking for something to do this evening? 🌌

The Fort Belmont Star Party is happening tonight from 8:30–10:30 PM at Fort Belmont.

While the weather may have moved us indoors, we’ve still got a fun evening planned with:

✨ A presentation about the night sky
✨ Star maps and astronomy materials
✨ A telescope learning station
✨ A VR experience featuring space exploration and a virtual walkthrough of the International Space Station

We’ve got the museum set up and ready to go, and we’d love to have you stop out for a relaxed evening of astronomy and exploration.

📍 Fort Belmont
🕣 Tonight • 8:30–10:30 PM

Feel free to come and go throughout the evening ✨

🌌 Tomorrow Night at Fort BelmontThe Fort Belmont Star Party is almost here.Join us tomorrow evening for a night of:✨ Sta...
04/24/2026

🌌 Tomorrow Night at Fort Belmont

The Fort Belmont Star Party is almost here.

Join us tomorrow evening for a night of:
✨ Stargazing
✨ Telescopes
✨ Glowing pathways
✨ History after dark

📅 Saturday, April 25
🕣 8:30–10:30 PM
📍 Fort Belmont

We’ll continue keeping an eye on conditions, but either way, we’ll have something to experience tomorrow night. If weather doesn’t cooperate for outdoor viewing, we’ll move indoors for a guided program inside the museum.

🌙 It may get chilly after sunset, so feel free to bring a lawn chair, blanket, or light jacket for the evening.

We’re excited to welcome everyone out for a unique evening under the stars 🌌

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🌌 Star Party Update – New Date Announced!Due to weather conditions, the Fort Belmont Star Party has been rescheduled—and...
04/08/2026

🌌 Star Party Update – New Date Announced!

Due to weather conditions, the Fort Belmont Star Party has been rescheduled—and we’ve got a new night picked out:

📅 Saturday, April 25th
⏰ 8:30–10:30 PM
📍 Fort Belmont

We made the call so we can give everyone the full experience—clearer skies, better viewing, and a night that’s truly worth coming out for.

✨ Telescopes
✨ Glowing pathways
✨ A one-of-a-kind nighttime atmosphere

👉 If weather doesn’t cooperate on the 25th, we’ll still have an indoor program available so you can come out and enjoy the evening.

If you were planning to come, we hope you can make the new date—and if you haven’t committed yet, this is your chance.

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Stay tuned as we get closer—we’re excited for this one.

🌌 4 days until the Fort Belmont Star PartyWe’ve had a few questions about the weather, so here’s where things stand:We’r...
04/08/2026

🌌 4 days until the Fort Belmont Star Party

We’ve had a few questions about the weather, so here’s where things stand:

We’re keeping a close eye on conditions as we get closer. Since this is a stargazing-focused event, clear skies are an important part of the experience.

👉 If weather conditions aren’t suitable, the event will be postponed to make sure everyone gets the full experience.

That said, it’s still a bit early to know exactly how the sky will look. We’ll continue to monitor things and share updates as we get closer.

👉 We’ll be posting updates here throughout the week, so be sure to check back.

For now, we’re moving forward and getting everything ready ✨

Life in a Frontier EncampmentDuring Pioneer Days Rendezvous, the grounds at Fort Belmont fill with the sights and sounds...
03/27/2026

Life in a Frontier Encampment

During Pioneer Days Rendezvous, the grounds at Fort Belmont fill with the sights and sounds of frontier life.

Canvas tents rise across the prairie, cooking fires crackle, and reenactors demonstrate the tools, trades, and traditions that shaped everyday life in the 1800s.

Visitors can wander through camp, ask questions, and experience history in a way that books and museums alone can’t capture.

Pioneer Days returns August 22–23, 2026.

More details will be shared in the coming months.

What can you expect at Pioneer Days Rendezvous?Step through the gates at Fort Belmont and you’ll find more than a festiv...
03/10/2026

What can you expect at Pioneer Days Rendezvous?

Step through the gates at Fort Belmont and you’ll find more than a festival — you’ll step into another century.

The crack of cannon fire rolling across the prairie.
The glow of the forge as a blacksmith shapes hot iron.
Open-fire cooking, primitive encampments, and historic trades brought to life by skilled reenactors and artisans.

This isn’t just something you watch — it’s something you experience.

Mark your calendars for August 22–23, 2026. More details will be shared in the coming months.

Join us for a casual spring fundraiser in support of Fort Belmont’s preservation and growth.📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026⏰ ...
02/09/2026

Join us for a casual spring fundraiser in support of Fort Belmont’s preservation and growth.

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 American Legion Post 130, Jackson, MN

Enjoy a pulled pork lunch with chips, bars, and beverages.
💛 Free will donation — all proceeds support important capital projects at Fort Belmont, including building preservation, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades.

🐖 Pork generously provided by New Fashion Pork.

Stop in for a meal, support local history, and help keep Fort Belmont moving forward.
We hope to see you there!

👉 Please feel free to share.

📸 From the ArchivesHere’s a sweeping view of Jackson in 1888, captured from the top of Thomas Hill.This rare photo shows...
12/01/2025

📸 From the Archives
Here’s a sweeping view of Jackson in 1888, captured from the top of Thomas Hill.

This rare photo shows many of the town’s earliest landmarks — the 1874 Frame School, the Norwegian Lutheran Church, the first courthouse building, the Presbyterian Church, and the Methodist Church — all surrounded by open prairie and dirt roads. It’s a fascinating snapshot of a community just beginning to take shape.

✨ It’s amazing how much of Jackson’s early layout can still be imagined from this vantage point today.

📍 Stop up and explore more local history at Fort Belmont — open by appointment during the off-season!
📷: Marion Wallace Collection, Fort Belmont

👉 Read the full story on our blog:
https://www.fortbelmont.com/post/december-2025-jackson-from-thomas-hill-1888

🎄 Festival of Trees — Starting December 1!The Jackson County Historical Society is once again hosting their annual Festi...
11/30/2025

🎄 Festival of Trees — Starting December 1!
The Jackson County Historical Society is once again hosting their annual Festival of Trees at the museum in Lakefield, and Fort Belmont is excited to take part!

Local businesses and organizations are invited to decorate a tree with a theme of their choice during Thanksgiving week. Beginning Monday, December 1 through Tuesday, December 30, the public can visit the museum, enjoy the beautifully decorated trees, and vote for their favorite by donating $1 per vote.

✨ Open House:
📅 Saturday, December 6
Enjoy holiday refreshments while you explore the displays and support local history.

Half of all voting proceeds go to the tree with the most votes, and the other half supports the Jackson County Historical Society — a wonderful way to celebrate the season and help preserve our shared history.

If you stop by, be sure to look for Fort Belmont’s tree and cast a vote!
Please share and help spread the word. 🎄

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11/29/2025

❄️ Holiday Market Update
Due to the incoming winter storm — the Jackson Holiday Market has been canceled for everyone’s safety.

We were looking forward to seeing you all and sharing our homemade lefse, but safety comes first. Please stay warm, stay safe, and limit travel during the storm.

🥣 Lefse Still Available
If you would still like to purchase lefse, send us a message here on Facebook. We’d be happy to arrange a safe pickup time once the weather settles!

Thank you for understanding, and take care during the storm!

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217 Belmont Lane
Jackson, MN
56143

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+15078476672

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