"They did feel they learned something they didn't know before," said Johnson.
For instance, when the fort closed its land was sold to those who served there, which is why the fort today looks so small when "it had been thousands of acres at one time," Johnson said. Also, one of the fort's three houses was dismantled to restore the other two with original period wood pieces.
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Museum coordinator Lois Berndt has placed an order for a traveling exhibit on North Dakota's historical bridges. The exhibit is sponsored by the North Dakota State Historical Society.
"We're looking forward to that," Johnson said. "We've ordered it, whether or not it's going to be available when we want it (is another matter). We don't always know what we're going to get when we order these."
The exhibit is tentatively scheduled for either late April through May or for late May through June, for a time when they can attract and involve local students. There are no records or photos of Richland County bridges at the museum or presented in the exhibit.
On Friday, Sept. 17, from 1:30-3 p.m., the Richland County Museum will host the Wahpeton High School's 1960 50th class reunion. Members of that class include architect Roger Jenson, Dave Gripentrog and Mike Worner.
While the museum is normally closed on Fridays, because organizer Worner requested the museum's east room the public is welcome to meet attending guests and visit the museum.
"They're going to set up memorabilia from that age," Johnson said. "Anything that these students that come will bring from their experiences."
There will specifically be a special exhibit on English teacher Claire Jung "who was a favorite of so many," including an audio interview she did once. A Wahpeton 1960 yearbook is available to view at the museum.
The museum is still looking for volunteers not only through to its closing at the end of October but during the off-season.
Volunteers would assist museum staff in scanning historical photos currently on display for digital archives. This will allow for better preservation of the original photos. Berndt has already started the effort, but many more photos need to be scanned.
Volunteers would also assist in cataloguing and computerizing the museum's inventory. All volunteers would be trained.
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