EXTRA! Montana Newspaper Stories 1864-1922: Montana Historical Society's founding

When the territory was only a few months old, Montana's earliest white settlers began planning for a historical society.

Key dates

February 2, 1865—The territorial assembly passes an act to incorporate the Historical Society of Montana.
March 4, 1865—Society President W. F. Sanders advertises for the first public event at the Society, a lecture by a local judge. The event is held in a local church.
March 25, 1865—The Historical Society is officially organized with elected officers.

From the newspapers

• An Act To Incorporate the Historical Society of Montana, Montana Post, March 11, 1865, p. 1
• The Historical Society, Montana Post, April 01, 1865, p. 2
• The Historical Society, Montana Post, November 27, 1868, p. 8
• The Governor’s Message, Montana Post, December 18, 1868, p. 1

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Written by Catherine W. Ockey