Author Ciara Ryan will talk about the extraordinary life of Henry Sieben (1847-1937), a German immigrant whose journey mirrors Montana's transformation from untamed frontier to thriving state. During her talk, Ciara will delve into how Henry, an orphaned teen from Germany, rose to become one of Montana’s most prominent ranchers and businessmen whose legacy still thrives today in ranches that remain cornerstones of the state’s agricultural heritage. Ciara will

share how the people and industries in the Gallatin Valley helped seventeen year old Henry get his start in Montana’s ranching industry!

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