Colonial Michilimackinac - Mackinaw City, Michigan
Colonial Michilimackinac is a reconstructed 1715 French fur-trading village and military outpost that was later occupied by British military and traders. Today, it features re-enactments from British 1770s occupation and the American Revolution era. A National Historic Landmark, Colonial Michilimackinac is accredited by American Association of Museums. Colonial Michilimackinac is located in Mackinaw City, Michigan at the base of the Mackinac Bridge. Check the website for daily schedule & activities.
Fort Belle Fontaine Historic Site - St. Louis, MO
Established in 1805 on the south, low-lying bank of the Missouri River, near the confluence of the Mississippi River, Belle Fontaine was the first U.S. military post located in the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Originally called Cantonment Belle Fontaine, it served as an American Indian trading post for local Sac, Fox and other American Indian tribes.
Fort Clatsop National Memorial - Astoria, OR - The Wintering Post 1805-1806 Web Exhibit!
This site commemorates the 1805-06 winter encampment of the 33-member Lewis and Clark Expedition. A 1955 community-built replica of the explorers' 50'x50' Fort Clatsop is the focus of this 125-acre park. The fort, historic canoe landing, and spring are nestled in the coastal forests and wetlands of the Coast Range as it merges with the Columbia River Estuary. The Salt Works unit commemorates the expedition's salt-making activities. Salt obtained from sea water was essential to the explorers' winter at Fort Clatsop and their journey back to the United States in 1806.
Fort Mandan - Washburn, North Dakota - The Wintering Post 1804-1805
The Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived at the Mandan-Hidatsa Indian villages on the Upper Missouri River on October 25, 1804. They found the Mandan people very hospitable and decided to remain at this wintering site until the spring thaw when they would resume their up-river journey. On November 3, William Clark made a simple entry in his journal, "We commence building our cabins." These cabins formed part of an enclosure that was christened Fort Mandan in honor of their hosts. As it turned out, Fort Mandan was occupied longer than any of the three winter posts used by the expedition.
Fort Nisqually Historic Site - Tacoma, WA
A Hudson's Bay Company outpost built in 1833, Fort Nisqually was the first European settlement on Puget Sound. Fort Nisqually is now a living history museum where volunteers and staff, in period clothing, demonstrate the crafts of the 19th century and engage visitors in historic dialogue during the Living History Days and other events throughout the year. Website is full of info and is easy to navigate.
Fort Vancouver - Vancouver, WA
Fort Vancouver was a surprising place: it was a fur trade post, but employed more people at agriculture than any other activity. It was a large business that kept order and stability by employing many different ethnic groups. It was a British establishment, but the primary languages were Canadian French and Chinook Jargon. It represented British territorial interests, yet made American settlement in the Northwest possible. Cultural demonstrations and evening programs are held during the summer months, cultural demonstrations and evening programs highlight the ethnic and cultural diversity of the original population of Fort Vancouver. Virtual tour available online. For more information, check the website.
North West Company Fur Post - Pine City, Minnesota
The North West Company Snake River post near Pine City, Minnesota is an authentic reconstruction of a fur-trade wintering post built and operated under the direction of company partner John Sayer during the years 1804-05. The post has been reconstructed on its original 1804 site. A new Visitors Center features a retail shop and modern amenities, with an exhibits hall scheduled to open in the spring of 2003. New for 2002: Guided tours of the historic site are offered, including to a relocated Ojibwe encampmen. Enjoy walking the heritage trails.
Prickett's Fort State Park
Prickett's Fort is a day-use historical and recreational park, located just north of Fairmont, West Virginia, two miles off I-79 at Exit 139. The original fort was built at the confluence of Prickett's Creek and the Monongahela River in 1774, and provided a place of refuge for early settlers to the area. Now a state park, the site also includes the Job Prickett House, c. 1859, listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Both the reconstructed fort and the Prickett House are open for public tours from mid-April to Nov. 1, with a living history style interpretation. Visitors enjoy seeing costumed artisans at work weaving, blacksmithing, cooking, and building muzzleloader firearms. A dozen or more special events are conducted annually.
Old Fort William - Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Old Fort William is a provincially-funded historic site operated by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. Through its living history program, the Fort depicts the fur trade activities of the North West Company at Old Fort William, inland headquarters and site of the Company's annual Rendezvous from 1803-1821.
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