Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
https://www.nps.gov/fous/index.htm
The Grandest Fort on the Upper Missouri River.
Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River. Here, the Assiniboine and six other Northern Plains Indian Tribes exchanged buffalo robes and smaller furs for goods from around the world, including cloth, guns, blankets, and beads. A bastion of peaceful coexistence, the post annually traded over 25,000 buffalo robes and $100,000 in merchandise.
Visitors to Fort Union can enjoy a visit to the fort, outdoor exhibits, a museum, and the park’s store featuring Native American made items, reproduction fur trade era goods, a carefully curated selection of books, and other merchandise.
To learn more and for hours of operation and seasonal hours, visit https://www.nps.gov/fous/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm.
Admission and parking are free.
All Features
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Accessibility
- Accessible Entrance,
- Dirt/Crushed,
- Partially Paved,
- Passenger Drop-off/Pick-up,
- Paved,
- Wheelchair-accessible Parking,
- Wheelchair-accessible Restrooms,
- Wheelchair-accessible Seating
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Activities
- Self-guided Tours
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Availability
- Open Year 'Round,
- Seasonal
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Facility Amenities
- Restrooms,
- Trails
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General Information
- Family-Friendly,
- Free Admission
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Group & Meeting Information
- Accommodates Tour Groups,
- Advance Reservations Required for Groups
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Location
- Countryside
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Parking
- Parking Lot