Most counties in the United States have a museum dedicated to the history of the area. Many are modest in size, some quite small, but few are probably as giant as this museum in North Dakota. The Sargent County Museum consists of not one but four large buildings, plus historic structures, full of local and state history, and beyond. If you’re looking for a way to spend the day with the family, you won’t be disappointed by this spot.

Learn all about the history of Sargent County and beyond at the massive Sargent County Museum in southeast North Dakota.
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This large complex consists of four buildings full to the brim with exhibits, artifacts, and pieces of the local and state history. You could easily spend hours browsing through the thousands of items here.
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The museum has everything from old military uniforms to bits and pieces from day to day life spanning over the last century. Even though Sargent County is one of the lesser populated counties in North Dakota, it has no shortage of history and neat stories.
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Each building houses different things, such as old automobiles, farm equipment, and more. No matter what your interests are, you'll probably find something fascinating here. There is also an old log cabin and schoolhouse you can enter and see what life was like back in the day.
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The way it is set up allows you to get up close and personal to the museum items. See beautifully preserved or restored parts of yesteryear and be fascinated by a time long since passed or fall down a nostalgic rabbit hole with pieces from your time.
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With so many awesome things to see, there is easily a day's worth of North Dakota history to explore. The Sargent County Museum is definitely a hidden gem that deserves a spotlight.
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Learn more about the Sargent County Museum by visiting their website. They are open Monday through Friday from May to September and by appointment the rest of the year. All you have to do is call and set up a time.

Visiting museums like this is a perfect way to experience history. You can also look back at vintage photographs of North Dakota for a glimpse back in time.

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