Earthlodge Traditions
Schedule
Sat Aug 16 2025 at 10:00 am to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554 | Mandan, ND
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Celebrate 450 Years of the On-A-Slant Village!This year marks the 450th anniversary of the founding of On-A-Slant Village. To celebrate this milestone, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park invites you to explore the rich history and culture of the Mandan (Nu’Eta) people through numerous, unique hands-on activities!
Earthlodge Traditions will be an all-day event running from 10 am to 8:30 pm on Saturday, August 16th. The event will take place on the grounds of the On-A-Slant Village site and within several of the reconstructed earthlodges. This special event is filled with engaging family-friendly activities, cultural demonstrations, and insightful presentations that will foster a deep connection to the history and heritage of this remarkable village and its people.
Check out the official event schedule below!
Main Schedule of Events
🕙 10:30 - 11:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
🎙️ Austin Glant, Park Lead Interpreter, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
🕥 11:00 – 11:45 AM – Plains Indian Sign Language
🎙️ Dr. Lanny Real Bird
🕦 12:00 – 12:45 PM – The Life of Sheheke-shote
🎙️ Tracy Potter
🕐 1:00 – 1:45 PM – The Role of Women in Mandan Culture
🎙️ Amy Mossett
🕑 2:00 – 2:45 PM – Pottery Demonstration
🎙️ Wade Haakenson, USDA
🕒 3:00 – 3:45 PM – Mandan Tattoos
🎙️ Zeb Demaray, MHA Interpretive Center
🕓 4:00 – 4:45 PM – Three-Sisters Gardening
🎙️ Austin Glant, Park Lead Interpreter, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Mandan Flute Music & Storytelling
🎙️ Matt Schanandore
Ongoing Activities
Archery 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 - 4:00 PM
🎙️Del Gray, Park Interpreter, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Native American Games 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎙️ Madison Milbrath, ND Historical Society
Living Lodge Tours 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
🎙️ Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Interpretive Staff
Fur Trade & the Mandan 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎙️ Nicholas Pixler, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
How to Build an Earthlodge 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎙️ Denver Spotted Bear, MHA Language & Culture Department
Meet & Greet Event Partners 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎙️Various Presenters & Exhibitors
🎥 Featured Film Showtimes 🎥
📽️ “People of the Upper Missouri: The Mandans”
🕚 11:00 AM | 🕑 2:00 PM | 🕔 5:00 PM
📍 @ the park Visitor Center
Come and learn the legacy of the On-A-Slant Village and experience the unique history and culture of the Mandan-Nu’Eta people. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss. We’ll see you at the village! #Nativeamericanculture #indigenousheritage #VisitMandan
We extend our deepest gratitude to all those who made the Earthlodge Traditions: A Nu’eta Celebration possible. Special thanks to Dr. Lanny Real Bird, Amy Mossett, Wade Haakenson with USDA, Zeb Demaray of the MHA Interpretive Center, and Matt Schanandore for sharing their time, knowledge, and traditions. We’d also like to thank Madison Milbrath with the ND Historical Society, Nicholas Pixler from the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Denver Spotted Bear with the MHA Language & Culture Department, and the staff of Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park for their ongoing support and dedication. Thank you to all of our visitors for coming out to the park and helping to make this celebration of Mandan / Nu’eta culture a meaningful and memorable experience.
Event is FREE with a ND State Parks Annual Pass, or $7 vehicle registration at the entrance to the park. Don't have a ND State Parks Annual Pass, you can make that purchase at the park or online at www.parkrec.nd.gov
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Where is it happening?
4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554Event Location & Nearby Stays:
