Frequently Asked Questions

The Northern Plains Heritage Alliance…what is that?

The Northern Plains Heritage Alliance is an amalgamation. It is the official association that exists between an ever-growing list of non-profit organizations, facilities, special events, and businesses that are all marching in unison toward similar goals and serving similar missions.

This group includes The Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation, Missouri Riverboat, Inc., The Lewis & Clark Riverboat, The Mnishoshe Charter Pontoon, The Landing, The Post, The Commons, FALF Charitable Gaming, as well as the The Northern Plains Heritage Foundation, The Northern Plains National Heritage Area, and a multitude of special events that all of these organization support such as Vinterfest, Music on the Missouri, The Heritage Area Murals, Talking Trails, River Stories Podcast, and much more.

Are you still affiliated with Fort Lincoln State Park?

Bittersweetly, no. However, it is amongst our proudest achievements to have declared ‘Mission Accomplished’ after building the Officer’s Quarters (Custer’s House), The Commissary, The Granary, the Barracks, multiple Earth Lodges, and many historical interpretations at what is now the state’s most popular state park. We set out to show visitors what life was like on a US Military installation in the 1800’s in the Dakota Territory, and what life was like for the peoples of the first nations through the last millennium. So it was a proud moment when we donated all of our entire collective works, transferring 30 years of passionate work to the ND Parks Department for the people to enjoy for years.

Wait, you own and operate the Lewis & Clark Riverboat as well?

Yes.

What is the Mnishoshe Charter Pontoon?

The Mnishoshe Charter Pontoon is 35ft long, 14 passenger, private charter only, professional pontoon service. Perfect for smaller groups, with each excursion custom tailored to your exact specifications. Each cruise gets a USCG Master Captain and a first mate to tend to all of your needs.

The Landing…The Commons…The Post…The Dove, what do you do with all those properties?

The Landing is currently our headquarters, and home to the Missouri River’s most anticipated bar, restaurant, marina, and fuel station.

The Commons is the cornerstone of the Missouri River Festival Ground, coming to what is now Keelboat Park in 2027, it will be a place to meet, relax, buy your ticket to ride the Riverboat, grab a coffee, and much, much more. This multi-purpose venue will have large rentable venues, rentable outdoor fireplaces, an outdoor concert pavilion, a food truck pull-up, keep an eye on this, as it will be the jewel of Bismarck-Mandan. To learn more go to www.bismarckriverfront.com.

The Post is a historically significant and locally renowned venue that currently serves as a rentable event space.

The Lonesome Dove, and the buildings behind it serve as the nerve center for FALF’s charitable gaming operations, above and beyond the experience of the iconic country western bar.

You put on Vinterfest AND Music on the Missouri?

Yes, these annual events are a major component of our outreach and education programs helping us achieve our goal of heritage education and driving tourism.

You put on Vinterfest AND Music on the Missouri?

Yes, these annual events are a major component of our outreach and education programs helping us achieve our goal of heritage education and driving tourism.

What is the River Stories Podcast?

Yes, these annual events are a major component of our outreach and education programs helping us achieve our goal of heritage education and driving touris