Camp Hancock State Historic Site preserves part of an 1872 military installation once known as Camp Greeley that was established to provide protection for garrison troops who were building the Northern Pacific Railroad.

Located at 101 East Main Avenue, the camp features several buildings, including the log cabin that was once the headquarters of the camp and now serves as an interpretive museum filled with artifacts, items, and information about Bismarck’s local history.

Other amenities on the site include a 1909 Northern Pacific Locomotive, the oldest church in Bismarck, the Bread of Life Church, a lovely picnic area for relaxing, and modern restrooms. The camp's name was changed to Camp Hancock in 1873 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Find it at this Address: 101 East Main Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501, 701-328-9528

Learn about local history at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum Stop by the State Capitol Building Take the kids to The Dakota Zoo Best Free thing to do: Hike, fish and play in McDowell Dam Nature Park Best romantic thing to do: Visit Former Governor's Mansion and the lovely garden that surrounds it Visit Buckstop Junction Check out the interactive exhibits at Gateway to Science Ride the Ferris wheel at the SuperSlide Amusement Park Step back in time at Camp Hancock State Historic Site Camp at General Sibley Park & Eagles Park Play golf at Hawktree Golf Club Go on a dinner cruise aboard the Lewis and Clark Riverboat Go shopping and grab lunch at the Kirkwood Mall See a show at the Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative Go on a date at Pirogue Grille Order your favorites at Oahu Hawaiian BBQ and Sushi Bar Have lunch at Peacock Alley Keelboat Park Bismarck Visit Bismarck Art and Galleries Association Visual Art Center Cool off at Raging River Waterpark Play a round of golf on Riverwood Golf Course Enjoy fabulous comfort food at Space Aliens Grill and Bar Attend a concert by the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra Taste unique brews at Laughing Sun Brewing

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