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Ward County Historical Society

Founded in 1951 as Ward County's only "Official Historical Society"

PO Box 994, 2005 Burdick Expressway East, Minot ND 58701

(Located on the North Dakota State Fair Grounds)

The Pioneer Village of the Ward County Historical Society is located on the North Dakota State Fair Grounds, in Minot ND. In addition to the Pioneer Village there is an Antique Vehicles & Printing Press Museum displaying antique cars, horse-drawn buggies and sleds, and various printing presses from different eras. The Antique Vehicles and Printing Press Museum also features an Iron Lung, dental equipment as well as farming implements. Several pianos brought into Minot during the late 1800s are also available for viewing.
 
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sundre cabin.jpg   The original Sundre Log Cabin is also on display as well as the original South Prairie Cook Car donated by Lorraine Smith of South Prairie. A Blacksmith shop, General store and the original (Imperial) Ward County Court House which has served many colorful and various functions over the years is on display.
Ward County Historical Society |PO Box 994, 2005 Burdick Expressway East, Minot ND 58701 |Phone: 1-701-839-0785 |Email:WCHS@wchsnd.org