“Beneath the Medicine Line: A Northern Montana History before 1819” with Austin Haney

 Journey back in time to discover some of Montana’s lesser-known tales and the people who made them possible. Though often overlooked in the retelling of our state’s history, Montana’s Northern frontier is a place rich with stories and a colorful cast of characters to go along with them. 

From people navigating fast-changing worlds known since time-immemorial, newcomers pushing boundaries, and then setting those boundaries in stone, the diverse people that shaped Northern Montana have left a sometimes-complicated legacy, but one worth remembering today. 

The purpose of this presentation is to present a broad look at the span of time and place in Montana History, with the intent to spark interest and curiosity in learning more. 

The event will also include a brief update of BSCNHA’s accomplishments and the election of the Board of Directors.

Funding for this program “Montana Conversations,” is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana’s Cultural Trust, and private donations. Humanities Montana is funded in part by coal severance taxes paid which is based upon coal mined in Montana and deposited in Montana’s cultural and aesthetic projects trust fund.