4HistoryBuffs

Calling all history enthusiasts! 4HistoryBuffs is held on the last Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm. Join guest speakers for lively and entertaining presentations of historical interest.

Seeking Hope for Pain Relief in Montana’s Radon Health Mines

November 25

Speaker: Jen Elison Historically, gold, silver, and copper mines peppered the State of Montana. The Cold War and the search for uranium in decommissioned mines in southe central Montana resulted in a novel approach to pain relief in 1952. Today, this controversial treatment is still seen as a shaft of hope for some individuals experiencing chronic pain.

Hotels and Hooligans Guest

January 27

Speaker: Sophia Etier. In Missoula’s earliest days, there were a lot of hotels and even more “hooligans.” These are their stories.

Graphic Design of the WPA

February 24

Speaker: Luke Duran. With their unique hand-drawn lettering, simple messages, and unforgettable illustrations, the posters created by the artists of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) promoted tourism in the service of economic growth.

 The Mexican-American War

March 24

Speaker: Tate Jones. The causes, battles, and aftermath of the Mexican-American War, which was precipitated by the American annexation of Texas and ended with the US gaining more than a half million square miles of Mexican territory.