9-9 MinutesFee applies
Watch the Fort Union Trading Post Orientation Film
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Learn how Fort Union Trading Post became an epicenter for trade between the Assiniboine and other Northern Plains Tribes and Euro-American fur traders.
The Most Important Trading Post Of Its Time During Fort Union's 39 years of existence (1828 to 1867), it was a center of peaceful economic and social exchange between Northern Plains Tribes and other cultures. Fort Union was the longest-lasting trading post on the frontier. This film journeys through Fort Union's impact on the Upper Missouri River's historical and cultural landscape from pre-fort to current reconstruction. Subjects include how Fort Union enculturated into existing trade networks. Utilizing firsthand accounts and oral tradition from park affiliated tribes, historical records, archeology, and current historical understanding, this film, produced in 2017 is a great way to begin or end your visit to Fort Union. The orientation film is 9-minutes long and shows on-demand in the Bourgeois House Visitor Center Museum's video kiosk during regular open hours.
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Park FilmArcheologyCommerceTradeFortsNative American HeritageReconstructionWestward ExpansionFort Union Trading PostFur TradeNorthern Plains IndiansAssiniboineAmerican Fur CompanyLakotaDakotaArikaraBlackfootPlains CreePlains OjibwaMandanHidatsa
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Duration
9-9 Minutes
Fees
Fort Union Trading Post NHS is a fee-free site, no fees are charged for entering the site or to watch the Park Orientation Video.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Deaf / Hearing Loss Park Orientation Movie is closed captioned. Assistive listening devices that increase the volume of the film's narration and dialogue are available. Devices are available free of charge at the Front Desk in the Bourgeois House Visitor Center. Blind / Low Vision Park Orientation Movie is audio described. Assistive listening devices are available for the audio described narration. Devices are available free of charge at the Front Desk in the Bourgeois House Visitor Center. Physical / Mobility The Visitor Center's main floor, including Museum with park videos, bookstore and restrooms allows access for a manual or motorized wheelchair or mobility device. Front door of the Visitor Center measures 35 inches wide. Door entering the museum is 35 inches wide. Seating in the form of folding chairs is available while watching park videos. Service animals Service animals are permitted everywhere visitors are allowed at Fort Union Trading Post NHS, including the Bourgeois House Visitor Center.
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed in the Bourgeois House Visitor Center. Service animals are permitted everywhere visitors are allowed at Fort Union Trading Post NHS, including the Bourgeois House Visitor Center.
Reservations
No — No reservations are needed to watch the Park Orientation Movie. The movie plays in the park museum on demand via a self-activating the movie player.
Age Info
All ages welcome, but recommended understanding and comprehension age is 10 and above.
Location
Bourgeois House Visitor Center