The Dakota Territory legislature created Ransom County on January 4, 1873. It was so named due to its military fort, which had been named Fort Ransom for Civil War veteran Major General Thomas E.G. Ransom. The fort had operated between 1867 and 1872.
Want to support the Ransom County Historical Society as well as have a great time? Visit Thrill Hills – a small tubing, skiing and snowboarding area owned and run by 2 local families. They also have 3 Electronic Gaming machines in which part of the proceeds go toward the Ransom County Historical Society!
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, our museum collects, manages, exhibits, and preserves historically and artistically significant artifact materials that are representative of the history and prehistory of the area known as Ransom County, North Dakota.
Restoration Project
Project cost: $150,000
Please help Ransom County to preserve the history of the people who live in Ransom County and much more.
All of Ransom County – from near and far – Sheldon to McLeod, Lisbon to Enderlin, Englevale to Elliot – We welcome all families that want to share their history!
| Ways to Donate to the Museum | Cost |
|---|---|
| Brick with family name displayed | $200 |
| Items donated | $200 |
| Family paperwork displayed in 5×7 framed panel | $500 |
| A shelf 4x2x4 | $1,000 |
| Full Shelf 4x2x8 | $2,500 |
| Wall 8x8x2 | $5,000 |
| 8×8 Room | $10,000 |
Other Ways You Can Support Us
Charitable Gaming
Try your luck on one of the three Electronic Gaming machines at Thrill Hills – a skiing, snowboarding and tubing destination.
