Camp Hancock State Historic Site

Camp Hancock State Historic Site Site grounds with outdoor interpretive signs are open year round. Buildings are open for events, school tours, rentals, and by appointment. Located at 101 W.

Main St., Bismarck, this site preserves part of a military installation established as Camp Greeley in 1872 to provide protection for work gangs then building the Northern Pacific Railroad. The camp's name was changed to Camp Hancock in 1873. A log headquarters building still stands on the site; it has been enlarged and remodeled several times, and the logs have been concealed by clapboard siding. The building serves as an interpretive museum for artifacts and information about local history.

🎶Hi it’s me. I’m the problem it’s me. 🎶If you’ve been to Camp Hancock lately you may have noticed all the holes in the g...
07/30/2025

🎶Hi it’s me. I’m the problem it’s me. 🎶

If you’ve been to Camp Hancock lately you may have noticed all the holes in the ground. This little guy is the culprit!

Sometimes we have furry visitors at Camp Hancock. This little one decided to stop and say hi!
07/23/2025

Sometimes we have furry visitors at Camp Hancock. This little one decided to stop and say hi!

07/16/2025

Sound up: stop and take a moment to listen to a bird’s song!

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius.”When the sun hits just right, there is beauty to found i...
07/02/2025

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius.”

When the sun hits just right, there is beauty to found in the Church of the Bread of Life.

07/02/2025

We are open today from 1-3pm.
Ever see a bubble bounce? Come try it out!
Cookies and lemonade is served as well.

The Weather Bureau is air conditioned if you need a cool break!

06/02/2025

Summer History Camps - Events - State Historical Society of North Dakota

Camp Hancock’s Church of the Bread of Life has fine details such as these door hinges that add to its beauty. Camp Hanco...
05/30/2025

Camp Hancock’s Church of the Bread of Life has fine details such as these door hinges that add to its beauty.

Camp Hancock is open to tours by appointment only. We would love to give you a tour!

Sometimes you find love in the most random places. Today the cannon circa 1865 is showing Camp Hancock some love. The ca...
05/28/2025

Sometimes you find love in the most random places.
Today the cannon circa 1865 is showing Camp Hancock some love.

The cast-iron barrel on the gun weighs 213 pounds and was last fired in 1899.
That’s a lot of love!

Camp Hancock is open for tours by appointment only. We would love to show you around!

Learn how to repair your historic windows coming up this Saturday at Camp Hancock.
05/22/2025

Learn how to repair your historic windows coming up this Saturday at Camp Hancock.

Celebrate Bismarck’s rich history and cultural heritage this Historic Preservation Month. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of our city's past, there's something for everyone to enjoy this May.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information on these and other activities, visit https://arcg.is/1WGzyG0 or call 701-355-1840.

If you have visited Camp Hancock you may have noticed the viewing window showing the 1872 log structure that lays under ...
03/28/2025

If you have visited Camp Hancock you may have noticed the viewing window showing the 1872 log structure that lays under the lap siding. What you may not have noticed is the letter "A" carved into one of the cottonwood logs that make up the original structure. We don't know who left their mark on the building, but we can assume it was done between 1872 and 1877 before the building was sided 148 years ago. Perhaps it was a bored infantry soldier?

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101 E Main Avenue
Bismarck, ND
58501

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