Gather at Reeder's Alley for the FIRST EVER…”Lighting of the Alley” event kicking off at 5:30, November 29th, right before the Parade of Lights! (Sponsored by: Ten Mile Creek Brewery) There will be pop-up shops (Aizada Imports, JMACS Pottery, Mae & June Vintage Market), treats from Cotton-Top Pastries, and food from Rockstarr BBQ!! Join us […]
Nestled in the grounds of historic Reeder’s Alley, this fun, grassroots-inspired Summer series hosted by community philosophy non-profit Merlin CCC features live local music, a beer & wine garden, food trucks, historic Pioneer Cabin & alley walking tours, living history demonstrations, lawn games, and more. Dog-friendly and laid-back, this FREE community-oriented event invites you to […]
APPROX. 45 MIN | 0.25 MILE WALKING TOUR | DIFFICULTY: EASY (SOME INCLINE IN ALLEY) Learn about the history of Helena’s oldest standing district on Rediscover Reeder’s Alley, a 45-minute guided walking tour! From its founding to its survival, Louis Reeder’s legacy lives on in stories about his alley, the Pioneer Cabin, and the Stonehouse […]
APPROX. 90 MIN | 1.5 MILES WALKING TOUR | DIFFICULTY: EASY Every step tells a story on Miners to Millionaires, a tour of Helena’s historic Last Chance Gulch. Discover the vibrant history of a rowdy mining camp turned capital city told through the complex legacies of downtown Helena’s spectacular buildings. From wooden cabins to brick […]
APPROX. 120 MIN | GUIDED PUB TROLLEY RIDE | DIFFICULTY: EASY 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 Pub Trolley! This fun experience features the many historic homes of Helena and includes […]
APPROX. 90 MIN | 1.5 MILES WALKING TOUR | DIFFICULTY: MODERATE (SOME INCLINE) Explore the colorful history of Helena’s prominent brewery scene and historic red-light district during Breweries & Brothels, a downtown walking tour beginning at legendary Reeder’s Alley. Stories of entrepreneurial Brewmeisters and madams divulge the rise and fall of Helena’s underworld that will […]
Kick back, play some lawn games and enjoy live music, good food, and a beer garden in historic and beautiful Caretaker's Lawn in Reeder's Alley. Serving up local brew by Lewis […]
Gene & Cynthia Bach, a musical duo, will be roaming the streets of downtown Helena and Reeder's Alley performing their Pioneer-style of music. FRIDAY, MAY 10TH: Downtown Walking Mall from […]
Try your luck & mine for gold and sapphires in front of Reeder's Alley in Heritage Park (just in front of Pioneer Cabin). Fun for all ages. Materials provided. **Huge thanks to Deals on Wheels for sponsoring this sweet activity and for bringing along to additional community org's to partake in the fun -- Hans […]
Who doesn't like butter on their breakfast toast!?! Come on over to Reeder's Alley and make your own butter with us -- all in your own take home jar! We'll have all the ingredients and supplies. A fun for all ages activity!
Come make an old-fashioned rag doll with us! All craft supplies provided. *Big thanks to the Helena Indian Alliance for sponsoring materials for this fun activity!*
Step inside the Pioneer Cabin at Reeder’s Alley and interact with living history performer, Jodi Delaney, to learn about and explore how Pioneers lived.
Sponsored by the Foundation for Montana History. Choose to tour mansions, downtown, breweries and brothers, or a haunted tour. Meet at the Pioneer Cabin at Reeder's Alley.
Explore the colorful history of Helena’s prominent brewery scene and historic red-light district during this downtown walking tour beginning at legendary Reeder’s Alley. Stories of entrepreneurial Brewmeisters and madams divulge the rise and fall of Helena’s underworld that will excite, surprise, and inform a forgotten history of the capital. One free beer from Blackfoot Brewery! […]
In this workshop led by philosopher and U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel & General Inspector of the Montana National Guard Charles Phillips we’ll explore just war theory, rules of engagement, and ethical dilemmas faced in combat. This gathering will involve indoor & outdoor time w/ hands-on activities, discussion, and plenty of time for Q & A. […]
Wander through Reeder’s Alley with Historian Ellen Baumler, which is the most intact territorial period neighborhood. It's often described as home to miners; however, the alley also is a place of important women’s history.
A workshop exploring just war theory, rules of engagement, and ethical dilemmas faced in combat. Led by philosopher U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Inspector General of the Montana National Guard Charles Phillips, this gathering will involve indoor & outdoor time with hands-on activities. FREE. Learn more & RSVP here:https://merlinccc.org/event/philosophy-workshop-ethics-field-combat-perspective/
