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 Welcome to the Stutsman County Memorial Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This beautifully preserved four-story mansion is an excellent example of Collegiate Gothic residential architecture from the early 1900s\u2014and today it houses one of North Dakota\u2019s most extensive collections of pioneer-era artifacts, memorabilia, and local history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore exhibits on railroads, agriculture, military service, medicine, and early household life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss our popular Front Porch Chats\u2014live presentations by historians and craftsmen every Sunday at 2 p.m. from early June through August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re also proud to be part of the Jamestown Talking Trails, with eight stations across our site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The air-conditioned mansion is fully handicap accessible and free to the public. Come discover the spirit and stories of North Dakota\u2019s early settlers\u2014right here in Jamestown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Front Porch Chats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every summer, the museum invites the community to gather for our beloved Front Porch Chats\u2014a Sunday afternoon tradition celebrating local history, stories, and culture.
Join us each Sunday at 2:00 p.m. on the museum\u2019s front porch to hear from a variety of engaging speakers who share their knowledge, memories, and experiences that bring our region\u2019s past to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Chats:
June 28: Ruth Brubakken, Theodore Roosevelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 5: Luke Zimmer, Tech for Seniors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 12: Phyllis Bratton, History of Jamestown College in the Archives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 19: Keith Norman, Local and Area Newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 26: Tim Burchill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 2: Christine Burchill, Just Jammin’!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 9: Ruth Brubakken, Lewis and Clark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 16: Ice Cream Social<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 23: Clara Peterson, Louise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 30: David Bratton, Veterans Before WWI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan to spend your Sundays connecting, learning, and reminiscing at the museum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Open Seasonally\u2014check our hours before you visit!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conveniently located in downtown Jamestown at 321 3rd Ave SE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day Weekend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekdays 10:00am – 5:00pm
Weekends: 1:00pm – 5:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan your visit today and experience history up close.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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