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Historic Old Fort Benton

Old Fort Park
Fort Benton, Montana 59442

Experience the fur and buffalo robe trade of the 1850's
at Historic Old Fort Benton, Montana. 

Here the Blackfeet and other tribes traded buffalo robes and other furs for trade goods such as beads, guns, blankets, knives, cookware, and cloth.

Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on your journey of discovery of the Fort that became the most important robe trading post on the Upper Missouri River.



The Fort presents a visual and interpretative experience into the romantic era of the early settlement of the Northern plains and provides a comprehensive overview of the Western Fur and Buffalo Robe Trade's historical significance on the Upper Missouri River. Situated in the heart of the country that was once the center of the Upper Missouri trade region, the Fort stands as a monument to the men and the commerce that opened the West.

Tours Daily from Memorial Day weekend through September 30th
Monday through Saturday - Tours are at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Sunday Tours are at 1:30 PM

An admission fee is charged.  Admission price includes visitation to all museums and venues for two consecutive days.

To learn more about the Historic Old Fort Benton please visit  http://www.fortbenton.com/fbrestore/index.htm


For Further Information Contact
The River and Plains Society
P.O. Box 262
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
406-622-5316
8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon - Weekdays
Business Office Email: fbmuseums@mtintouch.net
Archives-Library Email: riverplains@mtintouch.net


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