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Northwest Montana History Museum

Where Our Past Is Present

  • Exhibitions
  • Programs
  • Downtown Kalispell Walking Tour
  • Bookstore
  • Event Rentals
  • Support
  • About
  • News & Updates
  • Glacier Park Photography
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Search for:
Northwest Montana History Museum

Where Our Past Is Present

  • Exhibitions
    • Kalispell: Montana’s Eden
    • On a Passing Frontier
    • The History of Central School
    • Early Resident Honor Roll
    • The Land of Many Stories
    • Lumberjacks, Tie Hacks & River Pigs
    • Flathead Valley History
    • Greetings From Demersville
  • Programs
    • History Book Club
    • Movie Night at the Museum
    • McClaren 1895 Classroom
    • Downtown Kalispell Walking Tour
    • John White Speaker Series
    • Northwest Montana Book Festival
  • Event Rentals
  • Bookstore
  • Support
Northwest Montana History Museum

Where Our Past Is Present

  • Exhibitions
  • Programs
  • Downtown Kalispell Walking Tour
  • Bookstore
  • Event Rentals
  • Support
  • About
  • News & Updates
  • Glacier Park Photography
  • Contact

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"The Airman They Never Forgot"
Lt. Norbert Herriges of Whitefish saved a French village
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"It's Go Time: ALERT Marks 50 Years"
Exhibit focuses on the first air ambulance of its kind
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New exhibit honors Whitefish airman

Lieutenant Norbert William Herriges (pictured), from Whitefish, defended a French village and died in combat during World War II. A new exhibit commemorates his act

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October 27, 2025

Wanted: movie maestro/movie maven

Do you love movies? Do you want to assist with Movie Night at the Museum? We’ve got the opp for you! Once a month from

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October 24, 2025

Rooted to the land, rooting for the future

Donna L. Erickson (pictured riding her horse, Blue) grew up working, riding, and exploring the family ranch. Easily seen from downtown Missoula, her family’s hundreds of

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September 12, 2025
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Northwest Montana Historical Society

124 Second Ave. East
Kalispell, MT 59901

406-756-8381
nwmthistory.org

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