Community Events
Our passion for community engagement and historical education at Fort Buford stems from a
desire to celebrate, share, and safeguard the rich legacy of our past for the benefit of present and future generations.
Williston
Band Day Parade
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 | Parade starts at Noon
The 6th Infantry members, dressed in their 1876 Field attire, participate annually in the Williston Band Day Parade, showcasing historical military traditions and uniforms from the late 19th century.
Fort Buford
Flag Raising
Saturday, May 24th, 2026 | Noon
To kick off the tourism season, a historical 37-star US Flag is ceremoniously raised at noon CST, symbolizing the rich heritage and inviting visitors to explore the era it represents.
Fort Buford
Flag Lowering
Monday, September 1st, 2026 | Noon
To end the tourism season, a historical 37-star US Flag is ceremoniously lowered at noon CST, symbolizing the rich heritage and inviting visitors to explore the era it represents.
Fort Buford
6th Infantry Encampment
"Belt Plates & Box Nails" Ft. Buford, 1876
Saturday May 23rd- Sunday May 24, 2026
Belt Plates & Box Nails transports visitors to May 1876, when the 6th Infantry stepped off from Fort Buford at the start of the infamous Yellowstone Campaign. As a major supply base, Fort Buford played a critical role in outfitting soldiers for a months-long campaign that would culminate in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in late June 1876.
Through immersive living history, the public will see firsthand how infantrymen prepared for campaign life—issuing equipment, packing supplies, stowing gear, and readying themselves for the long march south. From belt plates to box nails, every detail mattered as the Army prepared to move.
This special event commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the 6th Infantry’s 1876 step-off and highlights Fort Buford’s often-overlooked role in supporting frontier operations.
🟦 Flag Raising Ceremony
Join us Sunday, May 24, at noon for our annual Flag Raising, marking the official beginning of the tourism season and honoring the soldiers who once served from this historic post.
Living history. Logistics. Legacy. Experience Fort Buford at the moment the campaign began.
Fort Buford Cemetery
Ghost Walk
October 2026
Embark on a haunting journey through history with the Fort Buford Cemetery Ghost Walk. Explore the stories of those who lived, worked, and died at Fort Buford as you wander among the fort and hear tales of the past come to life.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of eerie encounters and intriguing history.
