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For 24 years, the Northwest Montana History Museum has organized presentations on the many facets of Montana history and life for its John White Series.
The talks also 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. 18 Diane Boyd on “Wolves: Reality, Myths, and Madness”
2 p.m. Feb. 1 Kira Powell on “Fire Lookouts: A Peek into the Past of Structures for Fire Spotters”
2 p.m. Feb. 15 Souta Calling Last on “Blackfoot Place Map Plots a Free-ranging Culture”
2 p.m. March 1 Marty Boehm on “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About ALERT, and Then Some”
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 more than 10,000 visitors 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. 18; Feb. 1 and 15; and March 1, 2026, with social time in Hollensteiner-Stahl Hall afterward
Pricing: Individual talks are $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. The four-part series costs $50 for members, $75 for nonmembers. Reserve online, or come in to the museum. Payment required at time of registration.
Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, MT 59901; 406-756-8381; nwmthistory.org