Hatton-Eielson Museum

HISTORY OF ASSOCIATION
On June 29, 1973 a group of people interested in establishing an area museum in Hatton, N.D. met; Guy Thorson presided as Chairman.  It was decided to honor Hatton's famous son, Carl Ben Eielson by naming the museum after him and a Certificate of incorporation was obtained.  1974 was the Charter Year and the Association obtained the Anders Ness house, which had been vacant for 17 years.  The task was taken to prepare it  for a Grand Opening Dedication, July 4th, 1976, as Hatton's Bicentennial Project. Almost 5 years later, on June 16, 1981, the Association reached a goal when, with loans from Hatton Enterprises and the Farmers and Merchants National Bank, they were able to purchase the Osking-Eielson house.  Within a few months it was established as the  permanent Hatton Museum and  the  Ness house was sold and became a family dwelling once again.  Both houses are listed in the National Register of Historic Sites.  Much restoration was necessary in the first Museum and in the Eielson house a new split-cedar shingle roof was added in 1982.  The exterior was painted and repaired in 1983 and several more times since then.  In 2004 the linoleum was stripped from the kitchen floor and the maple floor underneath was refinished to its original beauty.  Most rooms have been repainted or re-papered.   A modern heating and air conditioning system were added in 2002.

We are a non-profit organization, and hold North Dakota Tax Permit #23-7364649
We are an all volunteer organization as well.  Our volunteers, mostly Board members, schedule and guide tours, clean and do all minor maintenance and repairs.

CONTRIBUTIONS:
To support the museum's maintenance and operating expenses, memberships are accepted as follows:
Individual Membership: any amount from $5 and above.
Family Membership: $10 and above.
Business Membership: $25 and above.
Booster Membership $100 and above. 
Top of the World Membership: $2000 and above.
Top of the World and Booster memberships entitle you to free admittance to Museum for current year.

 If you would like to contribute, please send checks to:

Hatton-Eielson Museum
405 Eielson St.,
PO Box 278
Hatton, N.D.

TOUR RESERVATIONS: For reservations at times other than scheduled tour hours, or for comments or questions, please telephone our Tour Director at 701-543-3828, or send email to: www.eielsonmuseum@gra.midco.net

Silver Dollar Tours
Box 322,
Hatton, ND  58240