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 Montana Historical Society
 P.O. Box 201201
 225 North Roberts
 Helena, MT 59620-1201

 Phone: (406) 444-2694
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  Montana's memory starts here! Established in 1865, the Montana Historical Society   is one of the oldest institutions of its kind west of the Mississippi River. Learn more about Montana's Museum, the Montana Historical Society Press, Montana The Magazine of Western History, the Montana State Historic Preservation Office, and the MHS Research Center. Join in the countless programs we offer through our Outreach and Interpretation division, or shop in our unique Museum Store in person or online.
 
 
Discover over twelve thousand years of Montana history through the Society's award-winning textbook website.

Supported by the Montana Cultural Trust, the African-Americans in Montana Heritage Resources Project is the gateway to exploring the Montana Historical Society's rich collections that document this understudied aspect of our state's history. 

The Montana Historical Society hosts lectures, family programs and special workshops throughout the year.

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The 2009 Montana Legislature created the Montana Centennial Farm and Ranch Program to recognize and commemorate the agricultural traditions of Montana.
Published by the Montana Historical Society since 1951, Montana The Magazine of Western HistoryMontana The Magazine of Western History contains articles that showcase the people, places, and events that shaped the state and the western region.

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