The Historic Post is a partially restored North West Mounted Police
post. Before the site became the monitor station of Sitting Bull and
his
tribes after the battle at Little Big Horn, the police patrolled the
U.S.-
Canada border.
In the 2 reconstructed buildings, displays depict much of the NWMP
history
as well as that of the Sioux who came to the Wood Mountain area. The
displays
also contain artifacts from two archeaological digs conducted on the
site.
The
museum is fun for kids too. You can use old style hand-cuffs on your
friends,
see an early View-Master (Steropticon), or sit in a 19th century jail
cell.
Excellent school tour program
Tour guide on site
Two furnished reconstructed post buildings
Open daily June and July hours: 10-12 and 1-5
Open every day except Tues. and Wed. in August hours: 10-12
and
1-5
No fee: Donations greatfully accepted
Be sure to fuel-up in a nearby town
if you
are low on gas.
For information phone (306) 266-4322 (during working
hours)
Mailing Address
SK Environment and Resource Management
Room 206, 110 Ominica Street West
Moose Jaw SK S6H 6V2
CANADA
The
museum is fun for kids too. You can use old style hand-cuffs on your
friends,
see an early View-Master (Steropticon), or sit in a 19th century jail
cell.
