Jamestown  (CSi)  The historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse will hold an official opening on Saturday, July 8, 2017. This grand opening will be celebrated along with White Cloud Days in Jamestown. The courthouse was the location for North Dakota’s movement towards statehood in the 1880s.

The building houses the most complete collection of pressed tin in the state, and has recently undergone a massive restoration. Updates include an electrical overhaul, new restrooms, boiler installation, and the complete restoration of the historic auditor’s office, sheriff’s office, office of the clerk of court, hallway, jury room, and stairs. The completion of the stairway restoration was funded by the 1883 Courthouse Committee of Jamestown.”

The grand opening will take place from 10 AM to 5 PM and will feature The Old Friends band performing their unique style of music.

The new site is open for visitors from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, Wednesday’s through Sunday’s. The visit times are 10 AM to 5 PM.