Things to Do

Preserve Montana: Traditional Joinery & Wood Repair Workshop

What You’ll Learn Participants will learn practical techniques used to repair and preserve historic structures. The class begins with an overview of wood deterioration and rot identification, including how to […]

Telling Her Own Tales: Nancy Russell's Unique Insights into Montana's Cowboy Artist - guided tour by Mary Jane Bradbury

The Montana Historical Society’s new Charles M. Russell Gallery provides visitors with an unique experience exploring the life and work of this beloved Western icon. This new gallery, however, would […]

The Montana Constitution in Time - presentation by the Honorable Anthony Johnstone

Join us for a special presentation by the Honorable Anthony D. Johnstone in recognition of Constitution Day. Judge Johnstone will guide us through the development of the Montana Constitution over […]

Being in the Right Place at Right Time: Mae Nan Ellingson reflects on being a delegate to the 1972 Constitutional Convention

Mae Nan (Robinson) Ellingson was elected to the 1972 Constitutional Convention at the age of 24. In honor of Constitution Day, she will give a special talk on her experience […]

Telling Her Own Tales: Nancy Russell's Unique Insights into Montana's Cowboy Artist - guided tour by Mary Jane Bradbury

"Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum": Illustrating Horses - hands-on art workshop for kids

In honor of Charlie Russell’s birthday, we are inviting kids to learn to illustrate horses, one of the great painter’s favorite subjects. We will start by reading along to “Dr. […]

Telling Her Own Tales: Nancy Russell's Unique Insights into Montana's Cowboy Artist - guided tour by Mary Jane Bradbury

The Montana Historical Society’s new Charles M. Russell Gallery provides visitors with a unique experience exploring the life and work of this beloved Western icon. This new gallery, however, would […]

"The Infamous Dr. Jerome Glick" local history presentation

The Lewis and Clark County Historical Society (LCCHS) will present the “Infamous Dr. Jerome Glick” at the monthly lecture series at 7:00 PM, January 13, 2026 at the LCCHS History […]

Fireside Chats: Indigenous History and Star Stories of the Helena Valley

Join Prickly Pear Land Trust and the Montana Historical Society at 6 p.m. at the Montana Heritage Center for a Fireside Chat with Mike Jetty, Indian Education Specialist. He will […]

Henry Sieben and the Montana Story - Author Talk

join us at Helena College for a FREE book talk on “Henry Sieben and The Montana Story” with author Ciara Ryan. Questions and signings to follow, we look forward to […]

"Urban Renewal in Helena, 1968-1976"

“Urban Renewal in Helena 1968-1976” will be the topic of a presentation on Tuesday, November 11, at 6:30 at the Lewis and Clark County Historical Society History Center in the […]

The Metropolican Dinner Club Presents: Brenda Wahler- "Marcus Daly's Montana Empire"

With business savvy honed in the west’s rowdy mining camps, Marcus Daly rose from poor Irish immigrant to Gilded Age magnate. From the Anaconda mine of Butte to America’s largest […]

Explore Montana: Hidden Helena Tour

Preserve Montana invites you on our popular self-guided tour to explore the hidden stories and curious spaces inside a dozen of the most beloved historic houses, businesses and civic buildings […]

Historic Finishes Workshop

Join the non-profit Preserve Montana for this hands-on workshop about historic finishes! Historic finishes are the original or historical coatings and decorative treatments applied to architectural elements like walls, woodwork, […]

Henry Sieben and the Montana Story with The Foundation for Montana History

Join us Tuesday (7/15) at Gulch Distillers in Helena from 5–7 PM as we raise a glass to the release of Henry Sieben and the Montana Story. Come celebrate with […]

Philosophy Workshop: Improving Civil Dialogue

Explore new ways to spark meaningful dialogue and cultivate civic trust in this interactive 2-hour community philosophy workshop. Through a combination of reflective exercises and conversation using the Teach Different […]

Marysville Annual Picnic

It’s the 56th annual Marysville Picnic on Saturday, July 12th. Join us for raffles, kids’ games, food, vendors, and entertainment. Baron of Beef lunch, Burger Barn, and Pie Auction! The […]

Wandering the Westside

Discover the hidden history of the Helena’s west side neighborhood, a historic district tucked away above Reeder’s Alley. A variety of unexpected sights and stories await your journey through this […]

Wandering the Westside

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Echoes of the Old World

Enjoy a ride around the Queen City’s South-Central Historic District on the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley. Meet the people, businesses, and sites that explain how a diverse group of […]

Red Light Rendezvous

Explore the colorful history of Helena’s wild and whimsical red-light districts on Red Light Rendezvous, a downtown walking tour beginning at historic Reeder’s Alley. Stories of entrepreneurial madams and mischief […]

Red Light Rendezvous

Rediscover Reeder's Alley

Learn about the history of Helena’s oldest remaining district on Rediscover Reeder’s Alley, a 45-minute guided walking tour! From its founding to its survival, Lewis Reeder’s legacy lives on in […]

Rediscover Reeder's Alley

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Pedaling through the Past Historic Pub Trolley Tour

Want to cover more ground, enjoy a luxury ride, and still have a guided history experience? Join us for our Pedaling through the Past Tour on the Bert & Ernie’s […]

Montana Historic Preservation Awards

The Montana Historical Society and Governor’s Office will present the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards, recognize Montana properties recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and host a catered […]

Historic Window Restoration Workshop

Windows are an essential feature on any historic building and properly maintained, they can last for hundreds of years. Participants will learn the techniques from Preserve Montana’s skilled restoration crew […]

Helena Valley Highland Gathering

Experience a day of Celtic excitement at the Helena Highland Gathering on July 19, 2025, at the new East Helena Rodeo Grounds! Enjoy live music, Irish dancers, delicious food, unique […]

“Break our Walls” East Side Gallery & the Fall of the Berlin Wall High School Art Show

In commemoration of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, join students from Capital High and Helena High Schools for an art show. At the end of the show, we will […]

“Break our Walls” East Side Gallery & the Fall of the Berlin Wall High School Art Show

In commemoration of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, join students from Capital High and Helena High Schools for an art show. At the end of the show, we will […]

How Did We Get Here?: The Ghost in the Machine

Until roughly the 16th century, nearly everyone in Western Europe — from common farmers and laborers, to highly educated scholars and clerics — took for granted that they lived in […]

Reading & Discussion Series: Jewish Environmental Wisdom

This reading & discussion series will be guided by the following central question: What wisdom might Jewish traditions offer for our current environmental crises? Philosophy, as the love of wisdom, […]

Reading & Discussion Series: Jewish Environmental Wisdom

Explore Montana: Hidden Helena

Preserve Montana invites you on a self-guided tour to explore the hidden stories and curious spaces inside some of the most beloved historic houses, businesses and civic buildings in Montana’s […]