https://www.nps.gov/fous News releases from Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/2026-05-05-fort-union-trading-post-nhs-rx.htm Tue, 05 May 2026 07:48:00 EST The National Park Service has scheduled a prescribed fire on federal lands in Williams County this Spring depending on environmental conditions. The current plan is to burn approximately 15 acres of grassland near the maintenance shop. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/2026-05-05-fort-union-trading-post-nhs-rx.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-announces-winter-schedule-beginning-october-9-2023.htm Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:15:00 EST Beginning October 9, 2023, through March 30, 2024, Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site will be closed Monday-Tuesday and open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 – 5:00 Central Time. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-announces-winter-schedule-beginning-october-9-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/40th-annual-fort-union-rendezvous-set-for-june-15-18-2023.htm Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:00 EST Fort Union Rendezvous set for June 15-18, 2023. This free event encourages visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the rich history and vibrant culture of the fur trade era. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/40th-annual-fort-union-rendezvous-set-for-june-15-18-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/living-history-weekend-announced-for-september-3-4-2022.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:50:00 EST Living History volunteers and members from the local Fort Union Muzzle Loader Association will bring history to life through historical dress, demonstrations, crafts, tools, and stories. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/living-history-weekend-announced-for-september-3-4-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/indian-arts-festival-scheduled-for-august-6-7-2022.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:27:00 EST Saturday August 6 & 7, 2022 Fort Union Trading Post NHS will host Tribal Historians, Artisans and performers from 10:00-4:00 Central Time. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/indian-arts-festival-scheduled-for-august-6-7-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-nhs-site-to-close-july-18-19-2022-for-parking-lot-repairs.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:23:00 EST Fort Union Trading Post NHS will close to the public July 18-19, 2022 for parking lot rehabilitation. During the closure a temporary visitor center will be located at The Missouri-Yellowstone Interpretive center https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-nhs-site-to-close-july-18-19-2022-for-parking-lot-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/saturdays-at-fort-union-are-kids-craft-saturdays.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:47:00 EST Kids hands-on history programing will run each Saturday from June 2nd to June 30th, 2022. These programs are free and open to all ages. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/saturdays-at-fort-union-are-kids-craft-saturdays.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/39th-annual-fort-union-rendezvous-set-for-june-16-19-2022.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:32:00 EST 39th Annual Fort Union Rendezvous set for June 16-19, 2022 Join Fort Union staff and volunteers in celebration of the upper Missouri’s fur trade heritage at one of the West’s most influential historic sites. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/39th-annual-fort-union-rendezvous-set-for-june-16-19-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-temporary-park-closure-5-23-5-27-2022.htm Thu, 19 May 2022 08:48:00 EST Fort Union Trading Post will close to the public from May 23-27 for parking lot repairs. Visitors will be re-directed to The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, where park staff will host temporary visitor center operations. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-temporary-park-closure-5-23-5-27-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/blacksmith-workshop-to-be-held-at-fort-union.htm Fri, 10 Sep 2021 06:52:00 EST Learn the basics of blacksmithing Saturday September 18th 10:00AM to 2:00PM Central Time. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/blacksmith-workshop-to-be-held-at-fort-union.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/saturdays-at-fort-union-are-kids-craft-days.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:32:00 EST Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is excited to announce the return of Kids Craft Saturdays. Each Kids Craft activity is free, open to the public, and accessible to all age levels. Activities will take approximately one hour to complete. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/saturdays-at-fort-union-are-kids-craft-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/38th-annual-fort-union-rendezvous-set-for-june-17-20-2021.htm Wed, 19 May 2021 05:50:00 EST Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site announces return of annual fur trade Rendezvous, scheduled for June 17-20, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/38th-annual-fort-union-rendezvous-set-for-june-17-20-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-announces-digital-rendezvous-activities.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:47:00 EST Join Fort Union online for a new and engaging Rendezvous experience the week of June 18-21. Our digital content will follow the same order of events as our previously scheduled live Rendezvous that was cancelled due to Covid-19 safety concerns. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-announces-digital-rendezvous-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-national-historic-site-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Mon, 11 May 2020 11:40:00 EST Fort Union has cancelled the 2020 Fort Union Rendezvous. Look for virtual Rendezvous opportunities on the park web page, www.nps.gov/fous and facebook pages! https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-national-historic-site-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-national-historic-site-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:06:00 EST Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with NPS Public Health Service Officers as of 3/18/2020 Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site’s Visitor Center and historic structures, including restroom facilities, are closed until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, grounds, trails, and picnic areas will remain open to provide healthy options for the public to enjoy. Updates will be posted to the park website and social media. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-national-historic-site-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/alice-hart-selected-as-superintendent-at-fort-union-trading-post-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:33:00 EST Alice Hart Selected as the New Superintendent of Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/alice-hart-selected-as-superintendent-at-fort-union-trading-post-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/summer-hours-2019.htm Thu, 23 May 2019 05:12:00 EST Summer Hours begin May 26, 2019 at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/summer-hours-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/park-superintendent-andy-banta-to-retire.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 06:17:00 EST Park Superintendent Andy Banta to retire after 22 years at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/park-superintendent-andy-banta-to-retire.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/bodmer-overlook-trail-closed-may-1-15-2019.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:22:00 EST This closure is due to an experimental animal based treatment of non-native vegetation. Approximately 50 cattle will graze in the overlook on non-native vegetation, primarily Smooth Brome and Crested Wheatgrass that are the first to “green-up” and are preferred by grazing animals. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/bodmer-overlook-trail-closed-may-1-15-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/native-american-pow-wow-hosted-by-northern-plains-oyate-will-be-the-featured-during-indian-arts-showcase.htm Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:24:00 EST Native American music, dancing, and culture are part of this year’s annual Indian Arts Showcase at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. This event is free. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/native-american-pow-wow-hosted-by-northern-plains-oyate-will-be-the-featured-during-indian-arts-showcase.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/saturdays-at-fort-union-are-kidz-kraft-saturdays.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:55:00 EST Kids will enjoy these FREE hands-on history activities, and will have a new skill or take-home project. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/saturdays-at-fort-union-are-kidz-kraft-saturdays.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/results-of-expanded-park-housing-and-utilities-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Wed, 11 May 2016 10:28:00 EST Fort Union announces the results of the Expanded Park Housing/Utilities Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA). “This plan analyzed two action alternatives,” said park superintendent Andy Banta. “The proposed alternatives focused on the immediate need for housing park employees.” https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/results-of-expanded-park-housing-and-utilities-plan-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/lunch-hour-talks-at-the-mondak-celebrate-confluence-area-history.htm Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:54:00 EST Lunch Hour Talks at the MonDak Celebrate Confluence-Area History Free Programs Announced for the Winter and Spring https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/lunch-hour-talks-at-the-mondak-celebrate-confluence-area-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-nhs-seeks-comments-on-expanded-park-housing-and-utilities-plan.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2015 07:07:00 EST FORT UNION TRADING POST NHS, ND – Fort Union is soliciting comments on the Expanded Park Housing/Utilities Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA documents the results of this plan and the potential environmental impacts associated with the preferred alternative. The comment period runs through January 11, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/fort-union-trading-post-nhs-seeks-comments-on-expanded-park-housing-and-utilities-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/Weekend-Events-at-Fort-Union-Trading-Post-NHS-to-Celebrate-National-Park-Week.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:58:00 EST National Park Week is April 18–26, and Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is sponsoring a series of free and open-to-the-public events. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/Weekend-Events-at-Fort-Union-Trading-Post-NHS-to-Celebrate-National-Park-Week.htm https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/Public-Involvement-Sought-to-Celebrate-Fort-Unions-50th-Anniversary.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:53:00 EST To share your thoughts and ideas for how the National Park Service could celebrate Fort Union Trading Post’s 50th anniversary in 2016, join the park’s staff for a public meeting at the Williston Public Library. The meeting will be Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/fous/learn/news/Public-Involvement-Sought-to-Celebrate-Fort-Unions-50th-Anniversary.htm