Foster County Historical Society

Foster County Historical Society The FCHS preserves historical facts, collects and preserve artifacts, and preserves historical sites in Foster County, ND. Open by appt.

The museum is maintained and operated by a group of local volunteers. and during special events.

08/14/2026

Do you love history? Are you wanting to know more about Foster County? Do you want to help out the Carrington community? Consider volunteering at the museum! A few examples of things you could be doing include scanning documents and photos, dusting display cases, and watering flowerbeds. There's always something to do around here, and we would love the support! You could give just 20 minutes of your time or spend an entire day. Come to lend a helping hand, and stay to learn more about the rich history of the local area!
Let Cathy (701-653-5054) or Joanne (701-307-0228) know if you want to volunteer or if you have any other questions. We would love to hear from you!

We are selling a few books related to Foster County and North Dakota. The hardcovers are $25, the atlases are $20, and t...
08/13/2026

We are selling a few books related to Foster County and North Dakota. The hardcovers are $25, the atlases are $20, and the paperbacks are $5. If you have any questions or are interested in buying, please contact Cathy Paulson at 701-653-5054 or Joanne Jensen at 701-307-0228!

08/13/2026

We are looking for the name of the oldest living person who was born and raised in Foster County, and we need your help! Think you know someone who might hold this title, even if they no longer live in the area? Let us know their name and age!

Know who this young man is? Let us know!
08/07/2026

Know who this young man is? Let us know!

We have this old family photo in our collection of pictures, and we'd like to identify who they are. Do any of these fac...
07/30/2026

We have this old family photo in our collection of pictures, and we'd like to identify who they are. Do any of these faces look familiar to you?

07/25/2026

We will be open tomorrow, July 26, from 1pm-4pm, so be sure to stop in and say hello!

07/24/2026

THIS CLASS IS FULL

Announcing our annual stepping stone class on August 12! Sign up by messaging us or commenting ASAP as we have limited space. All ages welcome. $25 per person.

These ladies and gentlemen sure do look fancy! If only we knew who they were...Anyone able to help us identify them?
07/24/2026

These ladies and gentlemen sure do look fancy! If only we knew who they were...
Anyone able to help us identify them?

Our last Who Are They post was a success, and our mystery roller skate man is being shared on a much larger scale, so wh...
07/21/2026

Our last Who Are They post was a success, and our mystery roller skate man is being shared on a much larger scale, so why not test our luck again? Who are these girls? What is their job? When was this photo taken? Let us know!

07/20/2026

Just a reminder we have a meeting coming up tomorrow evening. All are welcome to attend:

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160 16th Avenue S (P. O. Box 354)
Carrington, ND
58421

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