Knife River Indian Villages
The national park site contains visible remnants of historic and prehistoric American Indian villages representative of the Northern Great Plains. Last occupied by the Hidatsa and Mandan in 1845, the 1800-acre unit includes a visitor center, museum, film, bookstore, a full scale furnished earth lodge, several miles of hiking trails and a full range of education programs.
- Cost
- No cost
- Contact
- Craig Hansen, Education Specialist
- craig_hansen@nps.gov
- Phone
- 701.745.3300
Available Programs
Hidatsa Gardening
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Hidatsa gardening was a very important activity in these plains villages. This program will inform the student about planting practices, types of vegetables planted, and the art of drying and storing the surplus in a cache pit. The prosperity of the villages due to the garden produce allowed a vast amount of trading to be conducted in this area.
- Grade
- 4
- Date
- September 22, 2009
The Venerable Bison
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"The Venerable Bison" program presents insight into the various uses of the bison. Students will learn how the Native Americans relied heavily on the bison for food, clothing, shelter, tools, toys and even medicine.
- Grade
- 4
- Date
- October 13, 2009
Last updated on October 16, 2009