montana history

Imagine your favorite history teacher getting recognized for their efforts. There's a chance to give them the appreciation they deserve with this year's special award.

It's Women's History Month! To celebrate here are 3 remarkable Cowgirls who rode their way to the history books.

In the heart of Montana lies a spot where history took a breather—only one campsite from the Lewis and Clark Expedition has been confirmed, and it’s a treasure.

If you’ve driven through the Blackfeet Reservation, you’ve seen them — metal warriors on horseback made from old cars. Their story ties together the 1964 flood, loss, and legacy in Montana.

Once the gateway to the West, now an ideal spot to relax by the Missouri River. Fort Benton is peaceful, scenic, and full of Montana history

Mark your calendars for October 10th! A car tour that dives into a century-old mystery awaits in Billings — and it’s more than just history.

Imagine wandering through the hidden corridors of a town’s past, where every step reveals a story waiting to be told.

Imagine a time when cattle rustlers ruled the plains of Montana, and justice was as elusive as a runaway horse.

Long before interstates, the Yellowstone Trail carried road-trippers coast-to-coast. Billings was a key stop on America’s first great automobile adventure.

Built by the railroad in 1910, this large, forlorn structure near Clinton, MT was once buzzing with electricity.

The flooding in 2022 was nothing compared to the worst floods in our state history. Who remembers the disastrous floods of '64, '78, and 2011?

In 1964, Montana commemorated a significant milestone: the 100th anniversary of its designation as a Territory. A massive cake was baked for the celebration, that included 660 eggs, over 200 pounds of sugar and a full quart of vanilla. It served 3,000 people.