Fort Union Trading Post
Between 1829 through 1867, Fort Union Trading Post ruled the tranquil fur trade on the upper Missouri River as the base for John Jacob Astor's mighty American Fur Company. Today, visit the Bourgeois House to view the museum exhibits and the Indian Trade House, which has been rebuilt, to browse the gift and souvenir shops.
The Fort Union Trading Post is a replica of one that once stood here in 1828 and is situated near the Upper Missouri River and the Montana border. The post, a significant historical location, was where different Indian tribes came to trade furs and buffalo skins for firearms, trinkets, and blankets.
It's interesting to visit the Fort because you learn about its culture, history, and significance. Visitors can see performers bring the trading post's past to life at the Rendezvous gathering every June. Fort Union is the ideal location for history enthusiasts to discover more about North Dakota's fascinating past because of its year-round exhibitions that are both instructive and interesting.
- Location: North Dakota
