# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fort Buford 160th Anniversary Celebration 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Fort Buford 160th Anniversary Celebration 
Monday, June 15 | All-Day Event

Celebrate 160 years of history at Fort Buford with a full day of immersive, hands-on frontier experiences! This special anniversary event invites visitors of all ages to explore the sights, sounds, and skills of life on the Northern Plains in the 19th century.
Step onto the parade grounds and experience the fort as it once was, alive with activity, craftsmanship, and community.

Featured Activities Throughout the Day:

Wet Plate Photography Demonstration with Shane Balkowitsch
Watch renowned photographer Shane Balkowitsch demonstrate the historic 19th-century wet plate photography process from 12:00–1:30 PM.

 Adobe Brick Making Demonstrations & Hands-On Participation
See how early structures were built, and try your hand at forming your own adobe brick.

Young Recruit Station: Enlistment Papers & Frontier Passport Book
Young visitors can “enlist” at the fort, complete their enlistment papers, and carry a frontier passport booklet to collect stamps and experiences throughout the day.

Telegraph & Morse Code Station
Send and receive messages using the communication technology that connected frontier posts.

 Army Life: Then & Now
Interactive comparison table exploring daily life for soldiers in the 1860s versus today.

Frontier Games & Croquet on the Parade Grounds
Try period-inspired games that soldiers and families enjoyed at the fort.

 Tin Punch Lantern Activity
Create your own decorative lantern inspired by 19th-century designs.

Picnic on the Parade Grounds
Bring a blanket and lunch and enjoy a summer day surrounded by history. Light refreshments and lemonade served throughout the day. 

Short Presentations
10:00 AM | 3:00 PM
“Fort Buford: Why Here?”
Discover why this strategic location at the Missouri–Yellowstone Confluence was chosen and how it shaped regional history.

Come celebrate 160 years of resilience, community, and frontier life at Fort Buford. This free, family-friendly event is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairview/fort-buford-160th-anniversary-celebration/200029823434648
- **Event Categories**: parades, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 275

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairview
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 15349 39th Ln NW, Williston, ND, United States, North Dakota 58801
- **lat**: 47.98638
- **long**: -104.00152
- **full address**: 15349 39th Ln NW, Williston, ND, United States, North Dakota 58801, 15349 39th Ln NW, Williston, ND 58801-8677, United States, Fairview

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fort Buford 160th Anniversary Celebration  being held?
  - **A:** Fort Buford 160th Anniversary Celebration  takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 15349 39th Ln NW, Williston, ND, United States, North Dakota 58801, 15349 39th Ln NW, Williston, ND 58801-8677, United States, Fairview.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fort Buford 160th Anniversary Celebration ?
  - **A:** Fort Buford 160th Anniversary Celebration  is organized by Fort Buford State Historic Site/Missouri Yellowstone Interpretive Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fort Buford 160th Anniversary Celebration  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairview, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 270+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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