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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Earthlodge
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Explore the lives of the Northern Plains Indians on the Upper Missouri

Step into a reconstructed earthlodge and imagine boiling buffalo meat in a clay pot or pounding corn with a mortar and pestle. View the artistry of everyday and ceremonial clothing, bags, and implements. Listen to memories of traditional Hidatsa Indian life, then walk to Sakakawea Village site, where earthlodge depressions hint of life in a vibrant village, alive with games, ceremonies, and trade.

 

Things To Do

Find out more about activities, programs and special events offered at Knife River Indian Villages NHS.


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Nature and Science

Knife River Indian Villages NHS is home to many types of different plants and animals.
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Kid's Camp

Come to Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site this July for some summer fun.
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Photo Gallery

Explore the photo gallery to view Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara beadwork and quillwork from the historic Robinson collection.


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Write to

P.O. Box 9
564 County Road 37
Stanton, ND 58571

Phone

Visitor Center
(701) 745-3300

Climate

Summer:highs in the upper 80's, low humidty and variable winds. Winter:below zero temperatures possible. Please call for information on site accessibility and weather conditions.
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Did You Know?
The visitor center at Knife River Indian Villages is designed to look like an earthlodge? It has four tall center posts and a space for where the fire pit would be!

Last Updated: August 29, 2011 at 08:11 MST

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