4HistoryBuffs

Calling all history enthusiasts! 4HistoryBuffs is held on the last Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm. Join guest speakers for lively and entertaining presentations of historical interest.

The Women’s Vote Suzette Dussault

Oct 29

1914 is the year the good men of Montana voted to give their sisters, their wives, their mothers, their daughters, their neighbors the right to vote. This vote was historic for many reasons, not the least of which was that it only succeeded because of a tremendous grass-roots movement across the state of Montana, where the people stood up and spoke up against the power and corruption of the ruling Anaconda Mining Company. This progression ultimately led to Montana electing the first woman to the US Congress.

Great Expectations to Goal Line Stand: America in the War of 1812

Nov 26

This month get an illustrated overview of the conflict known derisively as “Mr. Madison’s War” and approvingly as “The Second War of Independence.” Causes, personalities and war goals of the combatants will be discussed, and how the evolution of strategic situation left results and future ramifications (even affecting Montana) unexpected the war’s proponents.