The Fort Museum

History museum in Fort Dodge, Iowa featuring a replica 1850s military fort and frontier village.

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Meet Cleo, the newest addition to our Trading Post menagerie. Believe it or not, Cleo the silver fox was her donor’s beloved pet and is displayed in the gift shop with her collar and rabies vaccination tag.… https://t.co/ZMerWvCL8G

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Jeanette Williams was the second wife of Fort Dodge founder Major William Williams and a mother of three, known for her love and patronage of the arts. You can learn more about her and the Williams family in our… https://t.co/45Jhbq8pyI

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The Fort Dodge Messenger went through many name changes before receiving its current title, including The Fort Dodge Sentinel, The Fort Dodge Republican, and the Fort Dodge Chronicle. Come see how they once were produced! https://t.co/zB91tLybr9

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Shopping spree, anyone? The Fort Museum is open until 5 PM today with final admission at 3:30 PM. Come check out the Sutler Store! https://t.co/KjBvwo0pbP

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In 1835, three companies of the 1st U.S. Dragoons came through what is now Fort Dodge in a quest to find spots tor future military forts. Without their journey, we wouldn't be here! https://t.co/31ZCjRMcrN

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Thank you to everyone who attended our Margaritaville Party featuring music from Neon LIVE last Friday! https://t.co/TmJV1ksLKq

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Will you and your friends get trapped? Friday April 20th, and Saturday April 21st. Call [phone] for more details and to make your reservation! Time slots are filling up fast! #ThisIsFortDodge #TravelIowa #EscapeRoom
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Today is World Storytelling Day! We love sharing the stories of Fort Dodge and its people through our museum with visitors from all over the world! Come hear those stories when we open April 1st!
#WorldStorytellingDay #TheFortMuseumFV #ThisIsFortDodge #TravelIowa

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Tour Guide and Docent Orientation https://t.co/HoQou6DKPA

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It’s #museumselfieday2018! The weather may be chilly, but we have private tours of our East Building exhibit hall available by appointment. Call our Curator, Jessica (pictured here being ferocious with our bear) to set up a time for you to take your own selfies. @Travel_Iowa

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The YWCA of Fort Dodge is looking for and accepting applications for Treatment Technicians. Must have a GED or... https://t.co/YqaOerPKfX

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When this tree sprouted, Marquette and Joliet had not yet explored the Mississippi. This white oak, the oldest at Ledges State Park, germinated around 1650, making it around 367 years old!
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Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa!
#HappyBirthday #Iowa

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Century-old Iowa farmhouse meandered online for years just so it could move a dozen miles within the same county to be saved from the wrecking ball https://t.co/lbX89dXeQ9 via @KyleMunson

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On this day in 1843, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was published. It sold 6,000 copies.

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Thnx to @ICTritons football team for the muscle. Just need water from @FDCITY and some chilly temps and we're set to skate! Check back for the official opening of The Fort Skating Pond. #FortMuseumFV #ThisIsFortDodge #TravelIowa #Winter #iceskating

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Look for @modmidge13 as she hangs flyers around Fort Dodge today! And don't forget #RVRoots 7/19! https://t.co/HnGOqcFoP3 #ThisIsFortDodge

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#TheFortMuseumFV kicks off their River Valley Roots Summer Music Series with #DustinBogue! https://t.co/HnGOqcFoP3 #ThisIsFortDodge

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River Valley Roots Summer Music Series Presents Dustin Bogue! https://t.co/8kmo6gtz5q

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@margaret_adelle Should we pack it all up for you???