The Zion Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Congregation was organized on March 1, 1903 in the home of Jens Erickson. Initially, the intent was to build a country church, but, because of the expansion of the railroad, it was decided to build a church in Hartland, a new town that had sprung up on the prairie. A building committee was organized in 1910, and a lot was purchased in Hartland where the church was constructed. In 1924, the church was raised and a basement was put under it. The church voted to dissolve on January 29, 1969 and members transferred to either Carpio Lutheran or Zion Lutheran in Berthold.

The final service was held on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1969. On August 7, 1972, the congregation voted to donate the church and its contents to the Lake County Historical Society of Kenmare, who were in the process of establishing a Pioneer Village. Two months later, it was moved to the village, making it the first building to be located there. In 2017, Harland Church was given a fresh new look, with interior painting and window renovations. The church has been lovingly maintained by the Historical Society.

Now called Harland Church, it is currently home to other church memorabilia. The altar and lights from Hope Lutheran Church of Coulee are located on the south side of the building. Across from that is the altar, pulpit, and altar railing from Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Crowfoot Township in Mountrail County. Souvenir church plates are displayed and an interesting exhibit of clothing from former missionaries in Iran is available to peruse.

The church was spruced up again in the summer of 2021 when a new copper color tin roof was added as well as electricity for lights, making it ready for seasonal weddings and funerals.