Visit Helena is launching Faces of Helena, a new storytelling initiative designed to spotlight the people who bring creativity, heart, and character to Montana’s Hometown. The curated blog series shares authentic, first-person stories from locals, including artists, entrepreneurs, caretakers, and community builders, offering an inside look at Helena through the eyes of those who call it home.
Unlike traditional travel content, Faces of Helena focuses on individuals who aren’t always in the spotlight. Each story peels back layers of quirky local history and lived experience, offering readers an intimate sense of what it feels like to be part of the Helena area community.
A new blog will be released each month, celebrating a different Helenan! Join us as we uncover more stories!
The Faces of Helena project is proudly brought to you by the Visit Helena Team, Creech Collective, and Skye Hatten Photography.
Meet Carly White, a Helena native whose love of mythology, history, and the creative arts led her from Disney auditions and studying abroad back to Helena, where she now helps bring Montana history to life.
Keenan Charlton is building a more intentional life through long-distance biking, photography, spirituality, and the search for meaning in it all.
Meet River Meury, a Capital High student whose curiosity, leadership, and gift for communication reflect the spirit of Helena, Montana’s next generation.
Discover Helena through historian Zachary Coe, whose walking tours connect visitors to the town’s history, culture, and enduring community spirit.
Discover Helena artist Rachel Twoteeth-Pichardo, whose ledger art and cultural work honor Native heritage and strengthen community in Montana.
Meet Tara Hunsaker, Helena, MT’s beloved “coffee mom,” whose warmth and optimism at SheBrews Coffee have become part of the town’s daily rhythm.
From Mississippi to Helena, MT, artist Lexus Giles finds community, creativity, and renewal at the world-renowned Archie Bray Foundation ceramics program.
Bruce doesn’t just live in Montana; he is Montana. He’s a cowboy, musician, world traveler, and culinary enthusiast, welcoming everyone with the ease of an old friend.
