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Upcoming Films and Events

Montana History in 9 More Easy Lessons Continues...
Join Montana Historical Society (MHS) staff members and other subject matter experts in a two-month exploration of the last twelve thousand years of Montana history. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30, between April 3, 2019 and May 29, 2019, at MHS, a presenter will discuss a major theme of Montana history. Individually, these programs will offer compelling discussions of specific topics relating to Montana’s past; together they will provide a big-picture overview of the state’s rich and fascinating history. Come for one—or come for all! OPI Renewal Credits will be available and presentations will be livestreamed for those who can’t make it in person. For more information call 444-4741 or email klambert@mt.gov.

This week's lesson:
May 29: Montana's Triple Revolution Join one of the deans of Montana history to explore the state’s more recent past, from about 1960 to 1975, a formative period which Dr. Fritz describes as Montana's "Triple Revolution." About the speaker: Professor Emeritus Harry Fritz taught history at the University of Montana for 40 years. Generations of UM students recall the wit, verve, and color of his lectures, in which he shared his vast knowledge of American and Montana history. His awards include the 2008 H.G. Merriam Award for distinguished contribution to Montana literature, UM professor of the year in 1972 and 1999 and Montana Professor of the year 2004. In addition to his esteemed career as a Montana historian, Fritz served as a state representative from 1985 to 1989 and as a state senator from 1991 to 1995.

Saturdays in May every hour on the hour beginning at 10:00 a.m.
We will be showing historic films from the MHS film archives.
Saturday, May 18: The Sun Gave Man the Power and Anaconda Copper Mining Co.: Zinc Department

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