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Like the subject of his large mural, noted Montana artist J.K Ralston's "Return of the Raiders" has found its home at the Montana Historical Society after a long and winding journey. The 15-foot long mural was unloaded after being restored by John Hartmann Preservation in Carlisle, Penn., and immediately installed in Montana's Museum in the Montana Homeland Exhibit. The mural was commissioned in 1953 by Joe Swindlehurst for his Empire Savings and Loan Bank in Livingston. His son, also Joe, and...
The Montana Historical Society Board of Trustees honored Edgar Richardson of Scobey and Chris Fisk with their 2013 Heritage Keepers Award Friday evening during the 40th Annual Montana History Conference held this year in Sidney. The award is for exemplary work, commitment and effort in identifying, preserving, and presenting the history and heritage values of Montana for current and future generations, Trustees President Crystal Shors said. “All of Montana can be proud of the important work t...
Come one, come all to the Montana Historical Society History Conference in Sidney to join in on a celebration of history in eastern Montana that is jam packed with events for everyone. “We are Montana’s Historical Society, and it is an honor to have our conference in this part of the state that holds a special place in the history of the Treasure State,” MHS Director Bruce Whittenberg said. The three-day conference Sept. 19-21 is titled “Boom & Bust: Extracting the Past.” Although it will have a special focus on the history of the oil indus...
The Montana Historical Society is bringing the 40th Annual Montana History Conference east to Sidney this fall and is looking for ideas and presentations to bring the history of Eastern Montana alive for you. The theme of this year’s conference is “Boom and Bust: Extracting the Past,” and it will be held at the MonDak Heritage Center Sept. 19th through the 21st. “Boom and bust cycles define much of Montana’s past. Extraordinary opportunities lure immigrants, who prosper for a time, but then with a turn in the weather, or the economy, or resourc...
