WASHBURN. – A Twilight Hike will be held at Fort Mandan State Historic Site in Washburn on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 7:30-8:30 p.m., according to the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The free tour will be hosted by nationally certified interpreters who will guide participants from the Fort Mandan Visitor Center along the trail beside the Missouri River.

Visitors will have the opportunity to light the path using candles and lanterns provided by staff who will relate stories about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the men’s journey up the Missouri River, their interactions with the Mandans and Hidatsas, and their need to choose a fort site. At Fort Mandan, participants will have a guided tour through the fort..

“The tour allows the public to see Fort Mandan from a different perspective,” said Interpretive Coordinator Ashli Laducer. “We give tours during the day, but the fort is rarely seen at night. Our staff enjoy getting into character and hosting this event.”

Interpreters will dress in clothing similar to what would have been worn by the men of the expedition during their winter stay. Program participants will have the opportunity to try on period clothing.