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This interpretive site contains artifacts from every tribe the explorers encountered on their journey. The center's Bergquist Gallery features a rare complete set of the printed artworks of Swiss artist Karl Bodmer. The story of nearby Fort Clark is told in a seperate exhibit. Includes 24-hour rest area, gift shop, picnic shelters, walking trails and traveler information.

"Our First Farmers" at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center tells the story of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Indians who were cultivating corn, beans, squash and sunflowers for hundreds of years before Lewis & Clark arrived. How those native crops formed the very foundation of today's modern agricultural industry is told through the story of the Oscar H. Will Seed Company of Bismarck, which took native seeds and made them available to early homesteaders eager for "northern hearty" varieties.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Fort Mandan Overlook State Historic Site

The site overlooks the area where Lewis and Clark established their headquarters for the winter of 1804-05

Washburn, ND Historic Sites

Flaming Arrow Guest Ranch

A 800-acre farm and ranch on the Lewis and Clark Trail, 5 miles from Washburn and the Lewis &

Washburn, ND Education Centers


Ft Mandan Historic Site /Headwaters Visitor Center

Fort Mandan is the reconstructed winter home of the Lewis & Clark Expedition in 1804-1805

Washburn, ND Forts


Things to do near Washburn, ND

Mountrail County Courthouse

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this courthouse is a majestic example of French Renaissance struct...

Crosby Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Turtle Statue

Home to a two-ton metal turtle sculpture named "Rusty" and the USA National Championship Turtle Races each July....

Flaming Arrow Guest Ranch

A 800-acre farm and ranch on the Lewis and Clark Trail, 5 miles from Washburn and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and F...

Pioneer Trails Museum

Historical area artifacts from early settlement days....