On New year's Day at Fort Mandan, the Corps of Discovery saluted the arrival of 1805 with cannon fire and rifle volleys. The men traveled to one of the Mandan villages, where they celebrated with fiddle and song and danced for the Indians. The crowd was particularly impressed with the dancing of York, Clark's slave, and a Frenchman, who stood on his own head.

At the site are the archeological remains of large Hidatsa villages, a recreated earth lodge and an interpretive center with artifacts.

Row 1--#2 & 3-end of winter game, #4-example of earth lodge cache, #5-winter count buffalo skin, #6-earth lodge. Row 2--#1-buffalo hide door, #2-sacred area inside of door, to left of door was where stable area was, #3-where main family couple slept, #4-parfleche-stored articles and food off of dirt floor, #5-equipment, #6-cache in floor. Row 3--#1-sleeping area, #2-making a bow, #3-children's toys, #4-6-beans, squash, corn. Row 4--#1 & 2-garden cont., #3 & 4 drying rack, #5 & 6- information about Lewis & Clark.