MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HELENA, MT

The Montana Historical Society is a non-profit educational and research institution located in Helena, Montana. It was founded in 1865, just one year after Montana became a territory, and has since become one of the oldest and most respected historical societies in the United States.

The society's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Montana and the region for present and future generations. Its collection includes over 50,000 artifacts, 100,000 photographs, and 150,000 books and documents related to Montana's history and culture.

The society also operates a museum, which features exhibits on Montana's Native American tribes, mining and ranching industries, and the state's role in the Civil War. The museum also hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and tours.

In addition to its museum and collections, the Montana Historical Society also publishes a quarterly journal, Montana: The Magazine of Western History, and offers research services to scholars, genealogists, and the general public.

Overall, the Montana Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Montana and the American West. Its collections, exhibits, and programs provide a rich and fascinating glimpse into the past of this unique and important region.

MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HELENA MT. US MID #8403000160

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• website: www.montanahistoricalsociety.org

MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
225 N. ROBERTS AVE.
HELENA
MT
59620-1201

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