For 23 years, the Northwest Montana History Museum has organized presentations on the many facets of Montana history for its John White Series.
John White Series talks last year focused on bears, motorcycle adventuring, indigenous foods, and Meriwether Lewis’s mom.
The talks go deep on aspects of Montana life and history and give reason to gather in winter with friends, family, and others who share curiosity for our state and its people. Reserve your space early to avoid disappointment (talks almost always sell out) by ordering the series online here or individual talks at the links below. You also can make reservations by stopping by or contacting the museum.
2 p.m. Jan. 5 Jack Gladstone on “C.M. Russell: Heritage and Legacy“
2 p.m. Jan. 19 Sally Thompson on “Northwest Montana Stories and How They Shape Our Lives“
2 p.m. Feb. 2 Aspen and Cameron Decker on “Our Belongings: Sqelixʷ (Salish) Art and Toolmaking“
2 p.m. Feb. 16 Denny Olson on “Glacier National Park: The Little-known Stories Behind the Grandeur“
The John White Series pays tribute to beloved former staff members John Whites Sr. and Jr. of Central School. The 1894 schoolhouse is Kalispell’s oldest public building and home to Northwest Montana’s premier history museum, which draws thousands annually for exhibits and events.
The John White Series is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Northwest Montana History Museum and its mission to preserve and present regional history.
Details: 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 5 and 19 and Feb. 2 and 16, 2025; social time in Hollensteiner-Stahl Hall afterward; Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, MT 59901; 406-756-8381; nwmthistory.org
Tickets for individual talks are $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. The four-part series costs $40 for members, $75 for nonmembers. Purchase online, come in to the museum, or contact Amy Drown or Margaret Davis at the museum.