About Fort Seward Historic Site
About
Fort Seward was an active military fort from 1872-1877. The post was first called Camp Sykes, for Colonel George Sykes, 20th U.S. Infantry. It was designated Fort Cross on September 7, 1872. The name was changed to Fort Seward in 1873 in honor of former Secretary of State William H. Seward who died on October 10, 1872.
Fort Seward was abandoned as a military post on September 30, 1877. The military reservation was transferred to the Interior Department on July 14, 1880. The Fort Seward Historic Site now houses an interpretive center displaying artifacts excavated from the site's archaeological digs. A new computer kiosk takes you on an audio-visual virtual tour of the site. The grounds are also home to a Veterans' Memorial and scenic views of the James River Valley. Weather permitting, the largest United States flag on display in North Dakota flies here.
Site Management
The Fort Seward Historic Site is managed by a site manager who takes care of the day to day operations during the Memorial Day to Labor Day tourist season.
There is a five member board of directors that oversees the entire operation.
Gallery
Photos from the site.
