Welcome to the Stutsman County Memorial Museum
Step into the rich and rugged past of Jamestown and Stutsman County at the Stutsman County Memorial Museum, located in the historic Lutz Mansion, built in 1907 by prominent local businessman George Lutz.
This beautifully preserved four-story mansion is an excellent example of Collegiate Gothic residential architecture from the early 1900s—and today it houses one of North Dakota’s most extensive collections of pioneer-era artifacts, memorabilia, and local history.
Explore exhibits on railroads, agriculture, military service, medicine, and early household life.
Don’t miss our popular Front Porch Chats—live presentations by historians and craftsmen every Sunday at 2 p.m. from early June through August.
We’re also proud to be part of the Jamestown Talking Trails, with eight stations across our site.
The air-conditioned mansion is fully handicap accessible and free to the public. Come discover the spirit and stories of North Dakota’s early settlers—right here in Jamestown.
Front Porch Chats
Every summer, the museum invites the community to gather for our beloved Front Porch Chats—a Sunday afternoon tradition celebrating local history, stories, and culture.
Join us each Sunday at 2:00 p.m. on the museum’s front porch to hear from a variety of engaging speakers who share their knowledge, memories, and experiences that bring our region’s past to life.
2026 Chats:
June 28: Ruth Brubakken, Theodore Roosevelt
July 5: Luke Zimmer, Tech for Seniors
July 12: Phyllis Bratton, History of Jamestown College in the Archives
July 19: Keith Norman, Local and Area Newspaper
July 26: Tim Burchill
August 2: Christine Burchill, Just Jammin’!
August 9: Ruth Brubakken, Lewis and Clark
August 16: Ice Cream Social
August 23: Clara Peterson
August 30: Tim Bratton, Veterans Before WWI
Plan to spend your Sundays connecting, learning, and reminiscing at the museum.
Open Seasonally—check our hours before you visit!
Conveniently located in downtown Jamestown at 321 3rd Ave SE.
Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day Weekend
Weekdays 10:00am – 5:00pm
Weekends: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Plan your visit today and experience history up close.