Montana Historical Society

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Events & Programs

Rediscovering Montana’s Indigenous Treasures

Presentation by Mike Jetty

Jetty will speak about the eight Tribal Nations in Montana and the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians, and participants will grow in their knowledge of the histories, cultures, and sovereignty of the Indigenous people in Montana.

Part of the Montana Historical Society Lecture Series

Thursday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.
Lewis & Clark Library
120 S Last Chance Gulch, Helena

Photo of Mike Jetty

Tribal Sovereignty
and Citizenship:

One Hundred Years
of the
Indian Citizenship Act

Presentation by Kekek Stark

Stark, Co-Director of the Indian Law Program at the University of Montana, will share knowledge and perspectives from his area of expertise regarding tribal sovereignty and citizenship.

Part of the Montana Historical Society Lecture Series

Thursday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.
Helena College
1115 North Roberts St, Helena

Photo of Kekek Stark

A Visit with Diane Carlson Evans


Evans will speak about her experiences as a former nurse in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and as the founder of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation.

Part of the Montana Historical Society Lecture Series

Wednesday, May 15, 10:00 a.m.
Touchmark
915 Saddle Dr, Helena

   

Book cover 'Healing Wounds: A Vietnam War Combat Nurse’s 10-Year Fight to Win Women a Place of Honor in Washington, D.C.'

Free Admission

at the

Original Governor's Mansion

304 N Ewing St, Helena, MT

See the schedule below for the remainder of the Fall/Winter season.

Fall/Winter Hours

Continuing through May 15
Saturdays only:
Tours at 12, 1, 2, and 3
Closed holidays.

Tour capacity is 20 people. There is no admission fee, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis - no advanced reservations.

Can't make it? Visit this historic home with a virtual tour of the Original Governor's Mansion or view a twenty-minute video tour.

Original Governor's Mansion Helena, Montana

From Our Collection: Montana's Charlie Russell