WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Bonanzaville is awarded a $3,000 grant for the restoration of the 1930’s Northern Pacific Pullman railway passenger coach on its grounds. The Northern Pacific Railway was a transcontinental railroad that operated across the United States, from Minnesota to the Pacific Northwest even passing through Fargo. The coach car that sits on the Bonanzaville grounds is part…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One of Cass County’s most iconic museums is honored for preserving history. Bonanzaville has been awarded the Excellence in Historic Preservation Award by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Sandy Sidler presented Executive Director Beth Jansen and Board President Kristen Fellows with the award during a meeting. There are 30 historic…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bonanzaville had a Trunk or Treat Halloween event to help people be active in their community. In the village were sheriffs, firefighters, local business owners, and more who brought their vehicles for kids to get candy from. Bonanzaville also held a cake walk, had old-time carnival games, and a hayride to their corn maze. With…
WEST FARGO, N.D.– During most of the year, Bonanzaville is the host of 41 buildings that visitors can explore to learn more about North Dakota history, but on Saturday, it was the host of hundreds of people, lots of candy, and spooky decorations. “For the first annual it was a big surprise, but we are very happy with how many…
WEST FARGO, N.D.– This event is an opportunity to live like you would in the mid-1800’s. Bonanzaville USA is hosting its 60th annual Pioneer Days celebration. The weekend will be filled with horse drawn wagon rides, aerial acrobatics, and pioneer activities. Both staff and volunteers are hoping to see over 50,000 people over the two day event. “Anyone that comes…
KVRR’s Maggie LaMere was live at Bonanzaville USA learning all about printing during the days of the pioneers. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: Bonanzaville USA, Pioneer Days
