Historical Fort Missoula

Education

Fred E Fox

The Historical Museum offers a wide variety of programs for both adults and children. Programs include workshops, family events, Girl Scout Badge Days, lectures, and more. Theme days and festivals, like the annual Independence Day Celebration and Forestry Day are also presented every year.

The Education Department has education trunks available for checkout or as outreach. We can come to you with outreach programs, and tours can be scheduled throughout the year. Be sure to call us at 406.728.3476 ext. 3 or ext. 4, or go to the "Tour Inquiry" form to tentatively schedule a field trip or education program now!

For specific information on current scheduled academic year programs for school children please use the links to the left!

Montana National History Day Regional Competition

Saturday March 24, 2012
at Travelers' Rest State Park, Lolo

State competition will be April 21, 2012 in Billings
Theme: "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History"

View the National History Day Flyer

Contacts:

Dorene MIght-Dyer, Director of Education
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
PH: 406.728.3476 ext. 3
Email: dmightdyer@montana.com

Martha Lindsey, Program Director
Travelers' Rest State Park
PH: 406.273.4253
Email: mlindsey@travelersrest.org

Tom Rust, State Coordinator
University of MT - Billings
PH: 406.657.2891
Email: trust@msubillings.edu

More information can be found at: www.MTNHD.weebly.com

2011 Annual Teachers' Workshop

Carol Van Valkenburg speaking at the 2009 Teachers' WorkshopCarol Van Valkenburg speaking at the 2009 Teachers' Workshop

African-American History in Montana

Download Program Registration Form

SATURDAY OCT. 8, 2011 8:30am-4:00pm

6 OPI Credits
$35 fee to cover expenses
(Due by September 30)

Presenters include:
  • Kate Hampton, MT Preservation Office, Profiles in Determination: African-American Women in Montana History
  • Alan Thompson, UM-Helena, African-American Cowboys & Equine Heritage
  • Linda Bailey, Author of Fort Missoula's Military Cyclists: The Story of the 25th U.S. Infantry Bicycle Corps
Contact

Dorene Might-Dyer, Education Director
728-3476 ext. 3
dmightdyer@montana.com.

Quotes from School Field Trip Thank You Letters

Docent Ruth with School Group in Missoula History ExhibitDocent Ruth with School Group in Missoula History Exhibit
  • "We've been coming here for school tours for years, and every year I learn something new from your volunteers."
  • "It was so much fun. Thank you for showing us what happened in the olden days. Thank you for showing us what Lewis & Clark had with them."
  • "Everyone had a really great time! Fort Missoula is awesome. Everything was so cool, no it was the best thing ever."
  • "I hope I can come back millions of times."
  • "Everything was so well organized and your volunteers are always so good!"
  • "I really liked everything about the Fire Lookout Tower - except leaving."
  • "You set up a super-duper field trip. The experiences were fun and the museum was very interesting."
  • "I really don't know what I liked best because it was all great!"
  • "Everyone really wishes we could come again. It was very interesting."

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is a member of the National Council for the Social Studies and the Montana Educator's Association. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Fort Missoula is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Teachers at Teacher Workshop with Bill RossiterTeachers at Teacher Workshop with Bill Rossiter

Education Events

Fire Of 1910 Exhibition Education Tour

Educational Tours

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Schedule a tour at Fort Missoula today!

Hats In History Education Program

Hats in History

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Big Sky Agriculture Class Education Visit

Big Sky Agriculture Class Visit

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Missoula History Minutes

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21. The 1908 Flood

Large portions of Missoula were flooded in June of 1908 after over a month of almost continuous rain. The Bonner Dam held, although locals feared it would break and destroy the town. The Milltown Dam also held, although its north end was dynamited to relieve pressure. The Higgins Avenue Bridge was the last bridge to collapse in the flood. It was replaced by a temporary footbridge, that once again connected north and south Missoula. Everyone agreed that it was the worst flood in recorded history.

A new Higgins Avenue Bridge was constructed in 1909, with funding provided by a $20,000 donation from Missoula businessman, Senator William A. Clark, owner of the Missoula Street Railway Company. The new bridge had streetcar tracks and soon, rail lines were laid to South Missoula and Bonner.