If you’d like to get a taste of North Dakota history in a little village where time hasn’t moved past the days of the settlers, then you must visit this particular museum. You’ll need to head over to the geographical center of North America in the town of Rugby, ND, and there you’ll find this hidden gem. It’s like stepping into a time machine that takes you back a century and never moves from there. Take a look for yourself:
The Prairie Village Museum is a unique village in Rugby, North Dakota where time stands still.
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The village is full of historic, original buildings that have been restored and kept up to recreate what early pioneer villages looked like on the prairie.
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The many buildings include places like a land office and train depot, school house, saloon, jail, and more, all moved from various small towns around this area to be preserved here.
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There is also a cook car and train to go with North Dakota’s railroad history, which helped found most of the state’s towns that still exist today.
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Even the insides of the 20 buildings are still back at the turn of the century, filled with vintage items and antiques that make the picture perfect snapshot that will never move forward.
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During special events, the Prairie Village Museum fills with characters that make it all the more authentic to its time. It is a must visit!
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The Prairie Village Museum is located at 102 Hwy 2 SE, Ste 2, Rugby, ND 58368. During the winter season, the museum is open to tours by appointment only. During the summer it is open 7 days a week. Click here for more information.
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For a real blast from the past, check out these freeze frames North Dakota’s history – photographs of the early settlers from around the time the Prairie Village Museum is replicating.
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