The Foundation for Montana History

Special thank you to First Interstate Bank for sponsoring our tours in 2025! With FIB's help, we are able to bring back a crowd favorite with our Breweries and Brothels tour, a walking tour through Helena historic red light district.

Join us Thursdays and Fridays through August for this tour by going to www.mthistory.org/tours.

This Thursday we’re giving thanks to one of our amazing sponsors Visit Helena Montana! Their support helps make our tours possible, and we’re so grateful.

Planning a trip? Be sure to stop by Visit Helena for all the best local recommendations to make your visit unforgettable!

History is always better with good company... and a pedal pub. 🚲

Join us tomorrow (8/5) at 10:00 AM for Pedaling Through the Past on the Bert and Ernies Pub Trolley and discover the stories behind Helena's historic mansion district.

Grab a friend, and reserve your seats now!
🎟️ Book now: www.mthistory.org/tours

Special thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana for sponsoring our tour program again in 2026! Their support makes tours like Walking Historic Downtown, Pedaling through the Past, and Breweries and Brothels possible.

Book now at www.mthistory.org/tours

Thank you to AARP Montana's support of Helena History Tours for four straight seasons! AARP's partnership provides discounts to participants age 50+ on both of our walking tours and helps make our tours more accessible to a broader audience. AARP members also join our practice tours, volunteer at Foundation events, and do so much more in the Helena (and Montana) community.

Book a history tour anytime at www.mthistory.org/tours

Looking for something to do in Helena this weekend before the afternoon heat sets in?

Join us for Pedaling Through the Past this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and experience Helena from a whole new perspective. Cruise through downtown on the Bert and Ernies Pub Trolley while learning about the stories behind the people, places, and events that shaped Montana's capital city.

It's the perfect way to spend a summer morning with friends, family, or out-of-town visitors.

🎟️ Reserve your seats here: www.mthistory.org/tours

Special thanks to Broadwater Hot Springs and Fitness for sponsoring Helena History Tours in 2026! A returning sponsor this season, the Broadwater Hot Springs carries on the traditions of the Broadwater Hotel and Natatorium and we are grateful for their continued support. Unwind from a history walk (or ride on the Bert and Ernies Pub Trolley) by heading west of Helena any day of the week to enjoy a soak.

Book your tour today at www.mthistory.org/tours.
Photo: Broadwater Hotel ca. 1892 courtesy the Montana History Portal

A big thank you to Windbag Saloon for sponsoring Helena History Tours again in 2026!

The Windbag has been a longtime supporter of our tours, helping us share the stories that make Helena's history so unforgettable. This summer, they're featured on our Breweries and Brothels tour, where you'll discover the history of Helena's saloons, breweries, and red-light district, all while stopping at some of downtown's iconic establishments.

Join us on Thursdays and Fridays evenings this summer, and be sure to raise a glass to one of the businesses helping keep Helena's history alive.

Book your tour at www.mthistory.org/tours