The Extreme History Project

09/08/2026

Fascinating archaeology happening in the Beartooths.

A young Montana archaeologist has evidence that Clovis people lived in the Greater Yellowstone high country at least 13,000 years ago – a time when the mountains should have been covered in ice.

09/03/2026

Saturday, Sept 5th is sold out but there are still a few spots left on Friday night.

Murder. Scandal. Séances. And one very notorious madam.

Discover the stories lurking beneath Bozeman’s respectable façade on Murders, Madams and Mediums: Bozeman’s Dark Side walking tour.

From horrific murders to the women who ran Bozeman’s red-light district, and mediums who claimed they could speak with the dead, this walking tour explores some of the strangest, darkest, and most fascinating chapters in Bozeman history.

Hear the chilling stories behind Bozeman’s infamous “Week of Horror.” Discover how Mrs. Mounts convinced members of Bozeman society that she could communicate with the spirit world.

Meet Louisa Couselle, a notorious Bozeman madam whose income rivaled that of some of the city’s wealthiest merchants.

Join Extreme History for Murders, Madams and Mediums: Bozeman’s Dark Side and discover the stories Bozeman would rather have forgotten.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7 PM

⚠️ Recommended for mature audiences.

Click here for tickets. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/murders-madams-and-mediums-bozemans-dark-side-walking-tour-2

09/02/2026

Tonight's the night for our last Fred Willson walking tour of the season, join us and learn more about Bozeman's home-grown architect who designed the landscape of urban Bozeman. A BIG than you to the Montana State University College of Arts and Architecture for sponsoring this tour for the summer season!

Our last Bozeman By Design: The Homes of Fred Willson walking tour of the season is happening Wednesday, Sept 2, 6pm. Meet at the Story Mansion. Join us for a stroll through Bozeman’s historic South side. Click below for more info and tickets.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bozeman-by-design-the-homes-of-fred-willson

09/01/2026

Our last Bozeman By Design: The Homes of Fred Willson walking tour of the season is happening Wednesday, Sept 2, 6pm. Meet at the Story Mansion. Join us for a stroll through Bozeman’s historic South side. Click below for more info and tickets.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bozeman-by-design-the-homes-of-fred-willson

08/31/2026

Join our very own Crystal Bauer Alegria and Jennifer Hill for this mini Taste of History workshop at the Montana Historical Society conference. We will have food, history and fun! Sign up now before the conference fills!

It's time for another highlight! The Sweet Spot: Sugar Beets in Montana 🌱

📆Sept. 24 | 1:00-3:00 pm
🎟️ $25

Beginning in the early 1900s, Montana farmers began growing sugar beets. By the 1920s, sugar processing facilities were operating in Billings and shipping affordable sugar across the state. Join Montana State University associate teaching professor Dr. Jennifer Hill and The Extreme History Project Executive Director Crystal Alegria to learn about the history of sugar beets, the use of beet sugar in food production, and the significance of sugar in cultural celebrations and daily life in Montana.

The group will share in some sugar-related tastes, including a beverage, a savory treat, and a dessert! Sign up for this Heritage Food Workshop and others at: eventsquid.com/event/31955.

📷 N. A. Forsyth, between 1901-1911, MTHS , ST 001.185