A pivotal part of North Dakota’s history begins around the time when settlers came across the prairie in wagon trains looking for new prospects. These trains faced hardships, trekked for miles upon miles, but held a sense of community and in the end reached places that eventually became homesteads, towns, and cities. Although the days of the wagon trains are long since passed, you can experience what it was like on such a journey with a once-a-year event held in Jamestown, North Dakota.
2019 will hold the 50th anniversary of the Fort Seward Annual Wagon Train, and you’ll definitely want to join in. It will be held from June 23-29, 2019.
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The wagon train began in 1969 and has done an annual journey across the prairie every year since then. The expedition includes a whole week of travel, camping, activities, and overall family fun.
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The covered wagons embark from Fort Seward in Jamestown, North Dakota. After that, it traverses the beautiful North Dakota prairie itself with nothing but real horsepower, just as it would have back in the days of the pioneers.
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During the trip, you can walk alongside, ride in a covered wagon, or bring your own horse and travel by horseback. You’ll cross some truly scenic terrain.
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In the evenings when the train stops for the night, there will be food and fun around the campfire and in the circle. You’ll be sleeping under the stars each night, so don’t forget to bring your camping gear!
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The hosts of the event put on great historical talks and activities that will be a blast for all ages.
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience, and what better year than their 50th anniversary to take it on? The Fort Seward Annual Wagon Train will give you memories to last a lifetime.
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To register for the trip and learn more about everything you need to know, prepare for, and bring along, visit the Fort Seward Annual Wagon Train website.
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The journey will begin at Fort Seward, which is located at the address below.
Address: 615 10th Avenue NW, Jamestown, ND, 58401
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