More than 74 percent of Roosevelt County’s land area lies within the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. This makes the Reservation an important part of the County’s past and present. If you would like to visit tipi rings, buffalo jumps, or sacred sites, contact the tribal office beforehand and respect tribal customs.
Trading Posts and Historic Buildings
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site commemorates Fort Union, a fur trading post that operated from 1828 to 1867. The historic site is located at the meeting point of McKenzie and Williams Counties in North Dakota and Richland and Roosevelt Counties in Montana. Its full-scale reconstruction includes buildings from the 1850s: palisade walls about five meters (17 feet) high, a trading house, a clerk’s office, and the grand Bourgeois House. The various buildings bring the history of the trading post to life.
Different chapters of the past also come together in Wolf Point. In May 1805, the Lewis & Clark Expedition camped on the Missouri River south of the present-day city. The bronze sculpture Homage, dedicated on August 21, 1976, honors Native Americans as well as the pioneers and founders of the region. It stands permanently on Main Street, on a triangle opposite the Wolf Point Café.
Wolf Point: Bridge and Local History
The Wolf Point Missouri River Bridge was completed and opened to traffic in 1930. The historic bridge is preserved to tell the story of transportation in eastern Montana. It adds another perspective on the region’s history of travel to the stories of exploration and trade.
The Wolf Point Area Historical Society Museum is currently located at 203 U.S. Highway 2 East. From June through August, it is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; check the hours before your visit. Exhibits include antiques, memorabilia, and artifacts from early settlers, as well as displays of Indigenous culture.
Year-Round Festivals
The Wild Horse Stampede has been held in Wolf Point on the second weekend of July since 1915. Events at Marvin Brookman Stadium include a wild horse race, steer roping, and bronc riding. Noon parades, street dances, and a fair add to the festivities. If you plan to attend the Stampede, check the specific event dates before your trip.
Several annual Celebrations also take place throughout the summer. In June, the Red Bottom Celebration is held on the second weekend in Frazer; it is a powwow featuring dancing, food, and crafts. The Badlands Celebration follows on the fourth weekend of June in Brockton. In August, the Wadopana Celebration is scheduled for the first weekend in Wolf Point, the Turns Around Celebration for the third weekend in Poplar, and the Fort Kipp Celebration for the fourth weekend in Fort Kipp.
The Roosevelt County Fair has a different focus: it is an annual livestock show and auction that brings together farmers and 4-H youth from across the County. The event takes place at the County Fairgrounds on the eastern edge of Culbertson, on Highway 2, two blocks north.
Museums and Cultural Collections
The Poplar Museum is housed in a former tribal jail built around 1920 and listed on the historic register. In the former jail cells, the museum displays collections relating to frontier and Indigenous history. In Culbertson, the Culbertson Museum and Visitor Center has nine historic rooms. The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Culture Center and Museum presents permanent exhibits on the heritage, arts, and crafts of the Assiniboine and Sioux.
Grasslands, Wetlands, and Fishing
Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge lies in both Sheridan County and Roosevelt County. A 14-mile driving route passes through grassland and wetland habitats; seasonal route conditions may apply, so it is worth checking them before setting out. For Medicine Lake and Areas 1, 2, and 3, a rules summary dated April 2025 lists fishing as open year-round. State regulations and refuge rules apply.
Travel by Train
The Amtrak station in Wolf Point is located between the Missouri River and the railroad tracks. Check the operator’s current service information before traveling. This lets you plan your trip without assuming that the station’s location is a statement about current train service.
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