Step into a reconstructed earth lodge and imagine boiling buffalo meat in a clay pot or pounding corn with a mortar and pestle. View the artistry of every day and ceremonial clothing, bags, and implements. Listen to memories of traditional Hidatsa Indian life, then walk to Sakakawea Village site, where earth lodge depressions hint of life in a vibrant village, alive with games, ceremonies, and trade.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Summer hours:7:30am - 6:00pm Mountain Daylight Time- Memorial Day through Labor Day. Winter hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mountain Standard Time- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The site is one-half mile north of Stanton, ND on County Road 37, one hour northwest of Bismarck, ND, and one and half hour southwest of Minot, ND.
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