Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is the perfect summer destination. Beautiful campsites, miles of trails, scenic views, and a convenient location not far from the Bismarck-Mandan metropolitan area. What more could you want out of a state park? Well, this park is also steeped in history, with impressive earth lodges from the Mandan people and army barracks from the “Frontier Army” that can be explored and toured. If you truly want to experience the park’s history, you absolutely must visit it on one of the coolest living history days in North Dakota.

See history come to life during this special event!

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is worth visiting any time of the year, but if you want to get the best historic experience at the park, visit during this upcoming special weekend.

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On July 17-18, 2021, the park will be hosting a living history weekend.

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See and experience what life was like at the fort in the 1870s, with reenactors and interpreters sharing fascinating information all weekend long.

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Listen to the stories of the fort from Lt. Col. George A. Custer himself, while touring his home.

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There are many buildings at the park from the days of the Frontier Army, ranging from Custer’s house to army barracks and more.

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The schedule includes dress parade, bayonet drills, company drills, and more.

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Kids and adults of all ages will be treated to quite the show throughout the weekend. Plus, there are programs especially for kids on each day of the event.

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This is so much more than touring a museum - the living history days are experiencing history right before your eyes. Don’t miss it!

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Find a full schedule of events and more information on this webpage. The event is free, with only the usual $7 vehicle registration fee needed to enter the park. It’s a great way to spend a summer day, and you can camp overnight and fill the whole weekend with history.

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Here is more information about Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and what makes it one of the coolest parks in North Dakota.

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Address: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, 4480 Fort Lincoln Rd, Mandan, ND 58554, USA