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.

May 26

Celebrate America: Commission 250

Speaker: Molly Stockdale. As the US commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, Montanans can reflect on what our state looked like in 1776 and how the people of our state have contributed to our nation. This presentation highlights the cultural significance of six Montana State Parks. Stories of eight historical figures who changed Montana, the U.S. and the world through their efforts in arts innovation, service and historic preservation.

June 23

A Marxist, a Martyr, and a Murder: The Stanford Family

Speaker: Maria Greer. One of the world’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning was founded on a ghost story. A talk about how the very different stories of three members of the same family were forgotten, reshaped, or erased by history.