Birthing the West charts the experiences of childbirth across Montana, the Dakotas, and Wyoming. In a region that had historically high rates of maternal and infant death, childbirth took on even more importance in defining families, communities, and nations. Often miles away from physicians, women turned to other women, fellow mothers, and midwives, to help […]
Rocky Mountain Liquor is hosting a special guest in the humidor Friday, September 30th from 12-5 pm! Sam Dickey with Esteban Carrera will be here to tell us more about these premium, handmade cigars from Esteli, Nicaragua! Renowned for creating full-flavored Cuban-style smokes that cater to the taste of seasoned cigar enthusiasts, learn more about […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with clay! With a drink in one hand and some mud in the other, create a masterpiece while getting messy with friends, family, and new acquittances! An artist-instructor will walk participants through slab building techniques and decorative embellishments to create your own cup! Cups will be available for […]
Join an expert birder on Saturday mornings at 7:30am and go bird watching in the Helena area. Typically, it is a 2+ hour trip. Family friendly and any birder level welcome. Free. Call Birds & Beasleys after Wednesday and see where the group is going that Saturday. 406-449-0904
Are you a crafter with a love of cardboard? Have you heard about Cardboard Camp before? Or seen a group of kids outdoors playing with cardboard swords? Join once a month for this Armory intensive where participants can hone their cardboard crafting skills with a session that focuses solely on the knitty gritty of building. […]
Looking Back at Glacier Vintage Views, 1910-1940 will be presented by Lee Silliman Saturday October 1 at 3 PM. This is in conjunction with their newest 47 picture exhibit by Mr. Silliman. See the attached poster for more information regarding this event. Other current exhibits are: Apron History Montana During the Great Depression Railroads (this […]
The theme of the pow wow is "Honor The Children". One of the organization's missions is to help teach Native American youth the many traditions of Native American culture and to share this with their peers to create a better understanding between Native and non-Natives. Children are involved in all of our functions which included […]
An Evening the Author Lisa See Live at the Civic Center Tuesday, October 4 at 7 PM at the Civic Center Author Lisa See will read and discuss her book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane on Tuesday, October 4 at 7 PM at the Helena Civic Center. This event is free and open to […]
University of Providence English professor Aaron Parrett examines what may be considered Montana’s first novel. Josephine White Bates lived in Butte when it was a silver-mining camp, before the transition to large-scale copper mining, and described life in the fictionalized city of Colusa in her 1880s book "A Blind Lead." Her work serves as a […]
Join the Montana Historical Society and Author Lou Mandler for a lecture and slide show about the legendary Billings mayor, who was known for his moxie and pizzazz. The free event is set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Montana Historical Society lobby, 225 No. Roberts Street, with refreshments.
Join Upper Missouri Waterkeeper at the Craig TapHouse on October 6th for an evening discussing the protection of Montana’s world-class cold water fisheries and clean water resources. Enjoy local brews, place your bets on raffle and silent auction items including guided fishing trips and outdoor gear, meet the UMW team, and support Montana's leading clean […]
Join an expert birder on Saturday mornings at 7:30am and go bird watching in the Helena area. Typically, it is a 2+ hour trip. Family friendly and any birder level welcome. Free. Call Birds & Beasleys after Wednesday and see where the group is going that Saturday. 406-449-0904
MTHS Photo Archives Manager Jeff Malcomson will explore F. Jay Haynes’ photos of Yellowstone in the 1880s and how they reveal the complex human relationship to the landscape. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Montana Historical Society; admission is $5 and brown bag lunches are encouraged.
On October 13, 2022 at 7PM Dr. Sam will be presenting a power point presentation titled Megaliths and Pyramids Around the World at the St. Paul's Methodist Church here in Helena, Montana. His presentation will include the sites that he "checks out" at the Montana Megaliths during his visit. $10 suggested donation to St. Paul's […]
Join an expert birder on Saturday mornings at 7:30am and go bird watching in the Helena area. Typically, it is a 2+ hour trip. Family friendly and any birder level welcome. Free. Call Birds & Beasleys after Wednesday and see where the group is going that Saturday. 406-449-0904
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 1 pose for a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model to […]
Have a child between the ages of 3-7? Bring them along to this early ages introduction to art! This is early ages ArtStart will engage and entertain participants with a story-time session and hands-on art activity led by a friendly Holter arts instructor! Sessions may be themed around a specific exhibit, art medium, part of […]
Dorothy Bradley’s lifelong commitment to Love, Beauty, Hope, and Heart is infused throughout this collection of short essays and reminiscences. A former Montana State Representative and past candidate for governor, Bradley provides an insider’s look at Montana politics in the twentieth century, along with her personal reflections on public service. She will be joined by […]
The Middle Kingdom under the Big Sky with author Mark T. Johnson Thursday, October 20 at 4:30 PM at Montana Historical Society In 1870, Chinese residents made up more than 20% of Helena’s population. But this population, so crucial to Montana’s history, remains underrepresented in historical accounts. Using documents left by Chinese pioneers and preserved […]
Join an expert birder on Saturday mornings at 7:30am and go bird watching in the Helena area. Typically, it is a 2+ hour trip. Family friendly and any birder level welcome. Free. Call Birds & Beasleys after Wednesday and see where the group is going that Saturday. 406-449-0904
Experiment with reflection and refraction to disappear a pumpkin! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Join at the Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir for a “S’mores Under the Stars” event! There will be a campfire, s’mores, and some astronomy enthusiasts who will bring their telescopes for you to learn about and look through! This free, family-friendly event is great for all ages. Dress warm and bring a chair. This event is […]
Join for a fun pre-Halloween event while parents enjoy an award-winning beverage at Missouri River Brewing Co.! Our younger group (ages 4-6) will engage in some superhero engineering and science. We encourage students to wear their favorite super hero costume! Our older group (ages 7-12) will try their hand at a Halloween themed escape box. […]
The Fascinating world of bats will be the topic at Montana WILD. In honor of “International Bat Week” we will learn about these amazing species, their adaptations and habitats, some of the challenges they are facing, and why we should all be grateful to have them in Montana! Information will be geared toward students 10 […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with clay! With a drink in one hand and some mud in the other, create a masterpiece while getting messy with friends, family, and new acquittances! An artist-instructor will walk participants through slab building techniques and decorative embellishments to create your own cup! Cups will be available for […]
Join an expert birder on Saturday mornings at 7:30am and go bird watching in the Helena area. Typically, it is a 2+ hour trip. Family friendly and any birder level welcome. Free. Call Birds & Beasleys after Wednesday and see where the group is going that Saturday. 406-449-0904
Join as we journey back into the Realm of Middengard on All Hallows Eve. Will you take on the mantle of the Werebeasts, that of the Vampires, or will you fight alongside the Mad Scientist Monster Hunters? Ages 8-16 can make cardboard swords, props, and accessories to then fight with in a series of capture […]
Montana Women Writers Workshop with Caroline Patterson Saturday, October 29 from 11 AM-1 PM in the Large Community Room. Free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Go to www.lclibrary.org or call 406-447-6681 to sign up. Funding for Montana Conversations is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, […]
Woo-Hoo! It’s back!! Our October Halloween-Hayride Walk for youth will take place on Sunday, October 30th from 10:30am – 1:30pm on Merlin Nature Preserve. Wear your Halloween costumes & get ready for fun! --Have you heard the tale of the White Wolf of Merlin? On this walk you will…AND you’ll play a role in the […]
On Sunday, October 30 at 2 PM, please join Dr. Ari Lee Laskin in the Montana Jewish Project’s community room for an artist talk and dynamic discussion about his new film project, Memorial's Undoing. He is seeking feedback—especially from the perspective of Montana’s Jews—as he frames his new work. He will also share early footage […]
In this first installment of our new “How Did We Get Here?” series led by philosopher & student scholar fellow Julianna Breit we’ll consider the concept of empathy. We’ll start in the 16th century with David Hume and explore onward. By tracing the evolution of empathy, we’ll learn how each thinker contributes to our understanding […]
Helena-area author Gerry Robinson will discuss the actual people and locations that inspired his award-winning historical novel, The Cheyenne Story: An Interpretation of Courage (2019, Sweetgrass Books, Helena). Robinson grew up in Lame Deer on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. His novel—the first in a planned trilogy—is […]
Join an expert birder on Saturday mornings at 7:30am and go bird watching in the Helena area. Typically, it is a 2+ hour trip. Family friendly and any birder level welcome. Free. Call Birds & Beasleys after Wednesday and see where the group is going that Saturday. 406-449-0904
Are you a crafter with a love of cardboard? Have you heard about Cardboard Camp before? Or seen a group of kids outdoors playing with cardboard swords? Join once a month for this Armory intensive where participants can hone their cardboard crafting skills with a session that focuses solely on the knitty gritty of building. […]
Experiment with evaporation, temperature, and pressure to form a cloud in a bottle! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.