Montana Historical Society

The goal of the Montana Historical Society is to promote an understanding and appreciation of Montana history by collecting, preserving, and providing broad access to the historical resources maintained by the museum, library, and archives; by producing educational and enjoyable exhibits, public programs, and publications;
by protecting historic sites and other cultural resources; and by aiding other individuals or entities with like-minded goals.

Description:
The Montana Historical Society was established by the State of Montana "for the use, learning, culture, and enjoyment of the citizens of this state and for the acquisition, preservation and protection of historical records, art, archival and museum objects, historical places, sites and monuments and the custody, maintenance and operation of the historical library, museums, art galleries, and historical places, sites and monuments." The Board of Trustees formally adopted this statement of purpose in the Montana Historical Society's Statement of Philosophical and Procedural Guidelines, April 1979 (Revised 2006).

History:
Founded in 1865, the Montana Historical Society is the oldest institution of its kind in the American West. Today, the Society comprised of the Research Center, Museum, Publications Program, State Historic Preservation Office, and Outreach and Interpretation Program. It is charged by the state legislature to operate "for the use, learning, culture, and enjoyment of the citizens of this state and for the acquisition, preservation and protection of historical records, art, archival and museum objects, historical places, sites and monuments and the custody, maintenance and operation of the historical library, museums, art galleries, and historical places, sites and monuments."

Contact people:

Katie Curey, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Deb Mitchell, Program Specialist, (phone), (email) Kirby Lambert, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (406) 444-2696

Address:

225 N Roberts Helena, MT 59620 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.montanahistoricalsociety.org

Directions:

The Montana Historical Society is located at 225 N Roberts Street in the Capitol Complex. We are on the corner of N. Roberts and 6th Avenue, directly east of the Capitol. The Society's building can be identified by the large. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: Helena Area Transportation Council www.ci.helena.us

Last updated on March 26, 2009