Bonanzaville - USA

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.

08/26/2026

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

Thank you!

08/25/2026

Thank you to all of our visitors and volunteers for another great 2026 Pioneer Days!

We had a fantastic time and we can't wait to see you next year! That's not the end of events for us though. Be sure to follow our page and stay tuned for upcoming events and come visit us!

08/24/2026

Did You Know?...

Frank Jay Haynes opened the first photography studio in Fargo in 1876. Haynes arrived in the area with only ten cents, his photography equipment and a vision. He along with family members began creating and selling photographs in the Fargo area.

Haynes had a big breakthrough when he was contracted by the railroad, to document the construction, this led him to Yellowstone in 1881 and in 1884 he was granted the first ever photography concession in the Park. He was also named the official photographer for the Northern Pacific Railroad.

Stop in at the museum to learn more about Frank and early Fargo residents!

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

Stop out today to enjoy the last day of PIONEER DAYS at Bonanzaville!

We have a full day of family fun and activities. Musical performances, historic and craft demonstrators, threshing demonstrations and more!

We hope to see you today!

08/22/2026

Today's the day! Stop out this weekend at Bonanzaville for Pioneer Days! Plenty of fun and activities for the whole family. We can't wait to see you!

08/21/2026

Happy Feature Friday, everyone~ This week, we have this old photo of a Steiger crane lifting a Waterloo tractor. This specific model of tractor from John Deere is from 1916, and is being transported from the H**p Museum to Bonanzaville back in the 1970s. Since moving something as heavy as a full tractor by crane onto a flatbed isn’t exactly a small task, workers supervise the maneuver. Tomorrow begins Bonanzaville’s Pioneer Days which goes throughout the weekend. We hope to see you there~

08/20/2026

Coming soon!