The document outlines various historical events and tours offered by the Museum of the Rockies and other local organizations from June to September 2015, including bus tours, walking tours, and lectures. Admission fees apply to some events while others are free to the public, with specific registrations required for participation. It also features information about local museums and their operating hours, highlighting the area's commitment to preserving and promoting its cultural heritage.

1. Museum of the Rockies
Historic Bus Tours of Bozeman
Fri., June 12 & 26, July 17 & 31, Aug. 14 & 28
8:45am – 11am | $15 for members, $18 for non-members
Pre-registration is required. Participants must be 6 years of
age or older.
museumoftherockies.org or call 406.994.5257.
Adventure Through Time Walking Tours
with the Extreme History Project
For meeting times and descriptions visit:
adventurethroughtime.org
Wednesdays - 12pm – Bozeman’s Gracious Gables
Bozeman's Historic Manors.
Fridays - 6pm – Bozeman’s Working Class Heroes
North Tracy Historic District.
Sundays - 2pm - Ghosts of Bozeman's Past
Sunset Hills Cemetery Tour.
Sundays - 10am - From Tents to Town
Bozeman's Main Street Tour.
Hops & History Local Beer ▪ Free History!
Last Tuesday of every month* | Living History Farm, Museum of the Rockies |5:30 – 7:30pm | $8 admission, includes a free
glass and beer tasting | 21 and older, Limited tickets *September’s event will be early to accommodate the Farm’s closing date.
2015 Regular Summer Programs
ExplorE Montana’s past
2015 SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE
JUNE
June 4: Book Drive – The Three Forks Libraries , United Methodist. Church Annex, 116 Cedar St., TF,
Free to the public.
June 15-18: Project Archaeology Educator’s Workshop: Investigating a Plains Tipi Museum of the Rockies, $540
for 2 graduate level credits. http://goo.gl/0RGxDI
June 18: The Extreme History Project Lecture Series: Blood on the Marias: The Baker Massacre with Paul Wylie,
6pm, Museum of the Rockies, Free to the public.
JULY
July 2: Lecture Three Forks and the Northern Pacific Charter , United Methodist Church Annex, 116 Cedar St., TF,
Free to the public.
July 4: Ice Cream Social, 2 – 4pm, Living History Farm, Museum of the Rockies, Free to the Public.
July 15 – 19: Gallatin County Fair, For more information call the Fairgrounds at (406) 582-3270 or visit
www.gallatincountyfairgrounds.com
July 23: The Extreme History Project Lecture: Montana 1864 with Ken Egan, 6pm, Museum of the Rockies
Free to the public.
AUGUST
August 3-7: Project Archaeology Educator’s Workshop: Project Archaeology Field School, Virginia City, MT
$565 for 2 graduate level credits and lodging included. http://goo.gl/6RwYfw
August 16: “Cruisin on Main” Annual Car Show Sunday, 9AM to 3PM on Main Street in Downtown Bozeman
between Willson and Rouse Avenues, Free to the public.
August 22: Historic Preservation Board of Gallatin County Fourth Annual Historic Tour, featuring the Churchill,
Manhattan, and Dry Creek Areas, Tickets $10, children 12 and under free
www.gallatin.mt.gov/public_documents/gallatincomt_bcomm/Historic
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 10: Annual Ice Cream Social, Music & History Walk, Milwaukee Park, Depot Heritage Center
East Entrance to TF, Free to the public.
Sept. 13: Farm Harvest Festival, 1 – 5pm, Living History Farm, Museum of the Rockies. Free to the public
The Extreme History Project Lecture Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women Across the Ancient World
with Adrienne Mayor, Date TBD (check extremehistoryproject.org) 6pm, Museum of the Rockies, free to the public.
 Background photo of the Gallatin valley by Abbey Nelson

2. Places to Visit:
American Computer & Robotics Museum (ACRM)
2023 Stadium Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715
June, July & August: 10 AM - 4 PM, 7-days-a-week
September through May: 12 Noon - 4 PM, 6-days-a-
week: Closed on Mondays
(Closed on Major Holidays)
Gallatin History Museum (GHM)
317 W. Main St, Bozeman MT 59715
Summer Hours: Tues. – Sat. 10am- 5pm, Sun. 12-4pm,
Closed Mondays
Admission $5.00
Children 12 & under free
Headwaters Heritage Museum
202 S. Main St, Three Forks, MT 59752
Hours: June 1 to Sept. 30, Mon. – Sat. 9 am to 5 pm,
Sun. 11 am – 3 pm
Admission Cost: Free
(donations appreciated)
Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections and Montana
State University Archives (MSU)
Renne Library, MSU Campus
Hours: 8-5, Monday-Friday
Admission Cost: Free
Museum of the Rockies (MOR)
600 W. Kagy Blvd., Bozeman, MT 59717
Summer Hours (May 23 – Sept. 7): 8am-8pm
Winter Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm & Sun 12-5pm
Admission Cost: $14.50 (adults),
$9.50 (youth ages 5-17),
Free for children 4 & younger
Living History Farm (10am-5pm)
Free & open to the public,
no admission required
Consortium Partners:
American Computer & Robotics Museum (ACRM), which
opened in 1990 is the world’s oldest museum of its type.
compustory.com
Downtown Bozeman Association (DBA)
helps promote downtown as it’s social and
economic hub through events, programs
and workshops. downtownbozeman.org
The Extreme History Project (EHP) is a public history
organization which seeks ways of making history relevant for
community, society & policy.
extremehistoryproject.org
The Gallatin History Museum (GHM) & Gallatin Historical
Society preserves, promotes, and fosters the history of Gallatin
Co. and SW Montana. www.GallatinHistoryMuseum.org
Museum of the Rockies (MOR)
is known for its dinosaur fossils,
its regional history exhibits,
& the Living History Farm -
a 1890’s MT homestead.
museumoftherockies.org
Historic Preservation Board of Gallatin County (HPBGC) is a
volunteer citizen board committed to protecting our vivid
cultural heritage.
gallatin.mt.gov/public_documents/gallatincomt_bcomm/Historic
Project Archaeology (PA)
is a heritage education organization
dedicated to teaching inquiry,
understanding, & protecting MT’s heritage.
projectarchaeology.org
Montana State University (MSU) www.montana.edu
Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections
and Montana State University Archives
Campus Planning, Design & Construction
Three Forks Area Historical Society (TFAHS) operates the
Headwaters Heritage Museum and has an archive filled with
hidden treasures. tfhistory.org
Friends of the Story Mansion
Preserves Bozeman’s historic
landmark as a thriving education, cultural, and social center.
Friendsofthestory.org
Bozeman Historic Preservation Program recognizes and
preserves important places in our community’s history.
Bozeman.net/Departments/Community-Development
Gallatin Heritage Consortium
Through collaboration among local groups, the
Gallatin Heritage Consortium engages the public in
our local history through unified programs,
professional development, shared resources, and
communication.
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