Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site Welcome to the official page for Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. The Fort is open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Visitor Center is open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. A trip to Fort Union takes you back in time to the mid-19th century, the heyday of Fort Union and the fur trade on the Upper Missouri river. Tour the partially reconstructed fort and walk where many famous folk from several countries and cultures walked, folk such as Kenneth McKenzie, Alexander & Natawista Culbertson, Father Pierre DeSmet, Sitting

Bull, Karl Bodmer, and Jim Bridger. Fort Union Trading Post was the most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri from 1828 to 1867. At this post, the Assiniboine, Crow, Cree, Ojibway, Blackfeet, Hidatsa, and other tribes traded buffalo robes and other furs for trade goods such as beads, guns, blankets, knives, cookware, and cloth. Today, the reconstructed Fort Union represents a unique era in American history, a brief period when two different civilizations found common ground and mutual benefit through commercial exchange and cultural acceptance. Fort Union Trading Post is open daily year around with the visitors center located in the Bourgeois House. Activities available at the fort include:

-Self guided map of reconstructed fort to explore site
-Bourgeois House/visitor center, museum, bookstore, film
-Reconstructed Trade House, living history programs in summer
-Junior Trader program for kids
-Bodmer Overlook hiking trail (open seasonaly)

Last chance to wear a flat hat this fall! šŸ¤ Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hire GS5 Park Ra...
08/20/2026

Last chance to wear a flat hat this fall! šŸ¤ 

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hire GS5 Park Rangers of Interpretation through a special local hiring authority!

To apply you must live within 50 miles from Williston, ND.

Enjoy talking to people about history and natural resources? Love the outdoors? Obsessed with customer service? We have the job for you! Fort Union Trading Post NHS is on the hunt for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

Park Ranger of Interpretation: https://ow.ly/lQZL50ZB1ao

Make sure you select Fort Union Trading Post NHS or FOUS if you would like to work here while applying.

Applications will close on 08/21/2026, or when we have received the maximum amount of application which may be sooner than the closing date.

What do you need to do?

If you donā€™t already have one, create a resume. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the 2 page resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

Create a USA jobs account: https://ow.ly/C1RA50ZB1aq

USA Jobs is where you will apply for the job, you can also build and save resumes.

More information on working for the National Park Service can be found on the Work With Us page: https://ow.ly/msCU50ZB1ar

When in doubt donā€™t hesitate to reach out to the park with questions.

We can't wait to work with you. Please share the announcement with anyone who might be interested.

Photo by: NPS

Photo Description: a park rangers dressed in a grey shirt, green pants and tan hat stands in front of a bison robe talking to a group of kids.

Always wanted to wear a flat hat? Here is your chance! šŸ¤ Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hir...
08/18/2026

Always wanted to wear a flat hat? Here is your chance! šŸ¤ 

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hire GS5 Park Rangers of Interpretation through a special local hiring authority!

To apply you must live within 50 miles from Williston, ND.

Enjoy talking to people about history and natural resources? Love the outdoors? Obsessed with customer service? We have the job for you! Fort Union Trading Post NHS is on the hunt for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

Park Ranger of Interpretation: https://ow.ly/lQZL50ZB1ao

Make sure you select Fort Union Trading Post NHS or FOUS if you would like to work here while applying.

Applications will close on 08/21/2026, or when we have received the maximum amount of application which may be sooner than the closing date.

What do you need to do?

If you donā€™t already have one, create a resume. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the 2 page resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

Create a USA jobs account: https://ow.ly/C1RA50ZB1aq

USA Jobs is where you will apply for the job, you can also build and save resumes.

More information on working for the National Park Service can be found on the Work With Us page: https://ow.ly/msCU50ZB1ar

When in doubt donā€™t hesitate to reach out to the park with questions.

We can't wait to work with you. Please share the announcement with anyone who might be interested.

Photo by: NPS

Photo Description: four park rangers dressed in living history clothing stand smiling by a cannon.

New Job Alert šŸšØFort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hire GS5 Park Rangers of Interpretation thro...
08/12/2026

New Job Alert šŸšØ

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hire GS5 Park Rangers of Interpretation through a special local hiring authority!

To apply you must live within 50 miles from Williston, ND.

Enjoy talking to people about history and natural resources? Love the outdoors? Obsessed with customer service? We have the job for you! Fort Union Trading Post NHS is on the hunt for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

Park Ranger of Interpretation: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/880173000

Make sure you select Fort Union Trading Post NHS or FOUS if you would like to work here while applying.

Applications will close on 08/21/2026, or when we have received the maximum amount of application which may be sooner than the closing date.

What do you need to do?

If you donā€™t already have one, create a resume. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the 2 page resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

Create a USA jobs account: https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started?_gl=1*1qjjjk7*_ga*MTM4Njg4Mzk1NS4xNzc3NDkyMzk3*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3Nzc0OTIzOTYkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzc0OTI4ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw

USA Jobs is where you will apply for the job, you can also build and save resumes.

More information on working for the National Park Service can be found on the Work With Us page: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm

When in doubt donā€™t hesitate to reach out to the park with questions.

We can't wait to work with you. Please share the announcement with anyone who might be interested.

Photo by: NPS

Photo Description: a park ranger dressed in period clothing wearing a pink shirt, gray vest, brown pants and hat talks to a group of kids.

Today is the last day to apply to be a Visitor Services Assistant at Fort Union Historic site this summer! Applications ...
07/20/2026

Today is the last day to apply to be a Visitor Services Assistant at Fort Union Historic site this summer! Applications close tonight!

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hire a Visitor Services Assistant for our 2026 season.

Enjoy talking to people about history and natural resources? Love the outdoors? Obsessed with customer service? We have the job for you! Fort Union Trading Post NHS is on the hunt for friendly and enthusiastic Park Rangers to join our team for the summer.

Visitor Services Assistant: https://ow.ly/K9US50ZoAYw

Make sure you select Fort Union Trading Post NHS or FOUS if you would like to work here while applying.

Applications will close on 07/20/2026, or when we have received the maximum amount of application which may be sooner than the closing date. We are on a job announcement with other parks.

What do you need to do?

If you donā€™t already have one, create a resume. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the 2 page resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

Create a USA jobs account:https://ow.ly/QwQI50YT0ib

USA Jobs is where you will apply for the job, you can also build and save resumes.

More information on working for the National Park Service can be found on the Work With Us page: https://ow.ly/JVNY50YT0ia

When in doubt donā€™t hesitate to reach out to the park with questions.

We can't wait to work with you this summer. Please share the announcement with anyone who might be interested.

Photo by: NPS

Photo Description: two park rangers dressed in period clothing talks and does a hands-on activity with a group of kids.

ā³Time is running out on a great opportunity! Don't delay, apply today. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is...
07/17/2026

ā³Time is running out on a great opportunity! Don't delay, apply today.

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hire Visitor Services Assistants for our winter season!

Enjoy talking to people about history and natural resources? Love the outdoors? Obsessed with customer service? We have the job for you! Fort Union Trading Post NHS is on the hunt for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the winter.

Visitor Services Assistant: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876003500

Make sure you select Fort Union Trading Post NHS or FOUS if you would like to work here while applying.

Applications will close on 07/20/2026, or when we have received the maximum amount of application which may be sooner than the closing date. We are on a job announcement with other parks.

What do you need to do?

If you donā€™t already have one, create a resume. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the 2 page resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

Create a USA jobs account: https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started?_gl=1*1qjjjk7*_ga*MTM4Njg4Mzk1NS4xNzc3NDkyMzk3*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3Nzc0OTIzOTYkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzc0OTI4ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw

USA Jobs is where you will apply for the job, you can also build and save resumes.

More information on working for the National Park Service can be found on the Work With Us page: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm

When in doubt donā€™t hesitate to reach out to the park with questions.

We can't wait to work with you this summer. Please share the announcement with anyone who might be interested.

Photo by: NPS

Photo Description: a park ranger dressed in period clothing wearing a pink shirt, gray vest, brown pants and hat talks to a group of kids.

Have you always wanted to wear a flat hat šŸ¤  or have the title of Park Ranger?Fort Union Trading Post National Historic S...
07/16/2026

Have you always wanted to wear a flat hat šŸ¤  or have the title of Park Ranger?

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is looking to hire Visitor Services Assistants (VSA's) for our winter season!

Enjoy talking to people about history and natural resources? Love the outdoors? Obsessed with customer service? We have the job for you! Fort Union Trading Post NHS is on the hunt for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the winter.

Visitor Services Assistant: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876003500

Make sure you select Fort Union Trading Post NHS or FOUS if you would like to work here while applying.

Applications will close on 07/20/2026, or when we have received the maximum amount of application which may be sooner than the closing date. We are on a job announcement with other parks.

What do you need to do?

If you donā€™t already have one, create a resume. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the 2 page resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

Create a USA jobs account:https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started?_gl=1*1qjjjk7*_ga*MTM4Njg4Mzk1NS4xNzc3NDkyMzk3*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3Nzc0OTIzOTYkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzc0OTI4ODQkajYwJGwwJGgw

USA Jobs is where you will apply for the job, you can also build and save resumes.

More information on working for the National Park Service can be found on the Work With Us page: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm

When in doubt donā€™t hesitate to reach out to the park with questions.

We can't wait to work with you this summer. Please share the announcement with anyone who might be interested.

Photo by: NPS

Photo Description: nine park staff stand in front of a white house. Most are dressed in green pants, gray shirts, and brown boots., four wear tan flat hats.

Extreme Heat Watch šŸšØThe National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch which remains in effect from Saturday ...
07/09/2026

Extreme Heat Watch šŸšØ

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch which remains in effect from Saturday Afternoon through late Monday night.

Expect dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 95 to 105 possible each day. High temperatures will range from 91 to 101 Saturday, and 95 to 105 Sunday and Monday.

For more info: https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NDZ009&warncounty=NDC105&firewxzone=NDZ009&local_place1=Williston%20ND&product1=Extreme+Heat+Watch&lat=48.1542&lon=-103.6257

With things are heating up, it's important to stay heat aware!

What can you do? Learn how to beat the heat. Here are a few great reminders of how to stay sun safe and keep it cool while visiting our site.

ā˜€ļø Apply sunscreen that is an SPF of 30 or higher and water resistant.

šŸ§“ Re-apply sunscreen as directed. Typically, sunscreen will only last less than two hours. If that time wears out, so does your protection.

šŸ˜ŽWear sunglasses to help protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Ideally you need to wear sunglasses that block 99% or 100% of the UVA and UVB rays.

šŸ’§ Bring water and stay hydrated.

šŸ‘’Dress appropriately. Suggestions are light colored, loose-fitting clothing and a hat. In North Dakota, it is always a good idea to have different layers with you, or in your car in case the weather changes.

ā“Know your limits. Avoid hiking in the mid-day sun and instead try for early morning or later evening hikes when the temperature is cooler.

Photo by: National Weather Service

Photo description: A map of North Dakota with the words extreme heat watch Saturday-Monday.

Happy Independence Day! Happy 250th Birthday America from all of us at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site!Th...
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! Happy 250th Birthday America from all of us at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site!

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate the festivities with us this weekend! Here is a picture of our staff with a special visit from Theodore Roosvelt. Wishing you all a safe and happy 4th of July!

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Happy Independence Day! Happy 250th Birthday America! Gather around the Bourgeois House balcony at 12:00 p.m. to hear a ...
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! Happy 250th Birthday America! Gather around the Bourgeois House balcony at 12:00 p.m. to hear a reading of our nationā€™s Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence is a foundational document adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Fifty-six delegates signed the document that announced the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain. One of our rangers will be reading this important document to celebrate our nation.

From 10:00-4:00 p.m. CDT, kids will be able to create their own flags, while learning the history of flags, as well as creating a fun firework artwork over the fort, and writing a postcard to a friend or family member.

The fort is open from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CDT. We can't wait to see you!

Photo by: Kristin Norgaard | NPS

Photo Description: Rangers gather together and hold giant American flag as they work to take it down.

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Address

15550 Highway 1804
Williston, ND
58801

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17015729083

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