MOR is pleased to host the Extreme History Project lecture series that encourages public understanding of the way our history has shaped our present. Speakers will take a fresh look at intriguing historical topics.

Montana 1864
 Thursday, July 23 | Ken Egan

Sidney Edgerton, Mary Ronan, Pretty Shield, Crazy Horse, Granville and Awbonnie Stuart—these are just some of the people of Montana in 1864. Journey back to the year of Montana's founding in this lively presentation on various characters and events that shaped the state from its beginnings. Egan presents a PowerPoint talk on selected historical figures, and then leads a conversation about Montana's past and present based on his book Montana 1864 commemorating Montana Territory's 150th anniversary.