Bonanzaville - USA

Bonanzaville - USA Winter Hours - Main Museum open weekends & by appointment Our collection includes a car museum, air museum, tractor museum, carriage museum, and so much more!
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Bonanzaville is a pioneer village & museum located in West Fargo, ND with 34 historic buildings, a large museum space, & over 400,000 artifacts, there is something for everyone! Bonanzaville is operated by the Cass County Historical Society, with a mission to interpret the heritage of the Red River Valley. It is the region’s largest historical attraction with 34 historic buildings and more than 400,000 artifacts.

Happy Feature Friday, everyone!~ This week we have this photo of the Embden Depot when it was still in use in Embden, No...
09/11/2026

Happy Feature Friday, everyone!~ This week we have this photo of the Embden Depot when it was still in use in Embden, North Dakota. In the background is a Great Western grain elevator, likely full of grain waiting for transport by rail. Depot agents would provide their own furniture while working at depots like this, which came equipped with a bedroom and kitchen for them. The exact year the photo was taken is unknown.

I think especially during these next few days our minds go to the First Responders and everything they do in our communi...
09/10/2026

I think especially during these next few days our minds go to the First Responders and everything they do in our community.

As a way to show our appreciation we invite all First Responders and their families to Bonanzaville on September 20th for our First Responders Family Fun Day.

Enjoy free admission to the park, a complimentary meal, door prizes and drawing with prizes from Blackstone, Scheels, and more. There will be activities and fun for the kids.

If you're a First Responder reading this we hope to see you on the 20th, if you are not a First Responder please spread the word about this event to the First Responder in your life.

Where is it Wednesday!?Take your best guess and comment where you think our rubber ducky friend is hiding in the Pioneer...
09/09/2026

Where is it Wednesday!?

Take your best guess and comment where you think our rubber ducky friend is hiding in the Pioneer Village!

Happy Feature Friday, everyone~ This week we have this flight logbook used by Charles Klessig for you. Graduating from t...
09/04/2026

Happy Feature Friday, everyone~ This week we have this flight logbook used by Charles Klessig for you. Graduating from the North Dakota School of Science's aviation program, he became a commercial pilot in 1933, and in 1941, general manager of Hector Airfield in Fargo. One year later, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, and served in WWII. After the war, he returned to Fargo, and opened a flight school, with planes and flight remaining a passion of his for the rest of his life. The book was used to help keep track of his flight hours.

Let's do another "Where is it Wednesday!?"Take your best guess at where our rubber ducky friend is located in the Pionee...
09/02/2026

Let's do another "Where is it Wednesday!?"

Take your best guess at where our rubber ducky friend is located in the Pioneer Village. To make it challenging you have to tell me the building and where exactly in the building he is located!

If it gets to challenge I will pull back on the specificity and go for the closest answer, But I have a feeling someone will be able to get it!

Be sure to stop out to the Pioneer Village before fall and yes we do sell the duckies!

Did You Know?...The Pioneer Fire Company was Fargo’s first fire department. In 1875, Barney Griffin and L.B. Cornwall we...
08/31/2026

Did You Know?...

The Pioneer Fire Company was Fargo’s first fire department. In 1875, Barney Griffin and L.B. Cornwall were appointed the first two fire wardens. At the time firefighters were volunteers, they would patrol the city in teams known as “bucket brigades”.

The Pioneer Fire Company ordered its first official piece of firefighting equipment, a hang pulled hook and ladder, it was delivered in 1877. And in 1880 the Pioneer Fire Company reorganized and renamed itself, Continental Hose Company 1. John Haggart was elected the Chief Engineer and is recognized as Fargo’s first Fire Chief. After this, other volunteers formed their own groups such as Fargo Hose Company No. 2 and the Yerxa Hose Company No. 3.

Stop out to the Pioneer Village and explore our Pioneer Fire Company building for more information and artifacts. And also keep an eye out because on September 20th we are hosting our First Responder’s Family fun day for First Responders and their families to enjoy!

Happy Feature Friday, everyone~ This week we have this bugle for you used by Charles Mears Swart of the 3rd New York Cav...
08/28/2026

Happy Feature Friday, everyone~ This week we have this bugle for you used by Charles Mears Swart of the 3rd New York Cavalry in the Civil War. The earliest horn instruments were fittingly created from animal horns, though modern bugles have little resemble to these today. By the late 18th century, the bugle began to take on the familiar form it has now. The bugle has even enjoyed heavy use for military and marching band purposes.

Just a heads up that we will be closed today to the public. Thank you!
08/26/2026

Just a heads up that we will be closed today to the public.

Thank you!

Address

1351 Main Avenue W
West Fargo, ND
58078

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17012822822

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