The Corps of Discovery spent the winter of
1804-1805 near the present day Washburn, ND. Today, visitors
may explore the rich history of the area by visiting the
best interpretive center and historic sites of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
in North Dakota.
For More Information Contact:
North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
PO Box 607
Washburn, ND 58577-0607
Phone: (701) 462-8535
Fax: (701) 462-3316
Toll-free (877) 462-8535
Email: info@fortmandan.org
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center Location:
Intersection of US Highway 83 and ND Highway 200A on
McLean County Highway 17, Washburn, North Dakota, 38
miles north of Bismarck.
Fort Mandan Location:
2 miles west of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center on McLean County Highway 17
Hours of Operation:
Fort Mandan and the North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center are open all year. Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m; remainder of year 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays Noon to 5 p.m.
Admission to Fort Mandan and Interpretive Center:
Adults $7.50
Students (K-College) $5.00
Foundation members free
School Tours:
To arrange a school field trip to the Interpretive Center,
call (877) 462-8535. Student admission for prescheduled school tour groups
is $3.00 per person.
Group Tours:
To arrange a group tour to the Interpretive Center and
Fort Mandan, call (877)462-8535. Group tour admission is $6.00 per person. |
