Is He An Influencer? We Say a Friend Visited and Shared His Experience.
There is something pretty dang special about seeing a destination from another’s view, especially when that destination is home. At Great Falls Montana Tourism, we get a little too close to our subject matter, Great Falls. So every now and again we work with folks, like Jared Dillingham, to give us some perspective. Each time we start a project like
Western Art Week at the C. M. Russell Museum
UPDATE [March 10, 2020]: Western Art Week is still happening! The Russell decided to postpone their events for a later date. All other shows are still participating in this fun and unique annual event. We will update you with The Russell's new dates when we know! Private planes, neon lights, and runway shows. It's the glamorous side of Western Art Week.
Some Historic Residents Might Still Have Tales To Tell…
As the evenings grow darker and the nights grow cold, residents and visitors might be inclined to delve deeper into the mysteries and history of some of Great Falls most well-known citizens. To start off your journey you don’t have to travel any further than Highland Cemetery to observe and feel the history that lies beyond the gravestones. With autumn and
First People’s Buffalo Jump
Just a half an hour south from Great Falls is one of the largest prehistoric Native American Buffalo Jumps in the world. Before you even arrive on site, you can start to imagine this very area hundreds of years ago with drive lines where Native Americans enticed Buffalo to gather, as then the strongest and bravest members of the tribe
Josephine Triggs | Great Falls Legend
There would not be a CM Russell Museum were it not for Emma Josephine Trigg, the children’s librarian at the Great Falls Public Library more than 100 years ago. More than just a librarian, Josephine was instrumental in shaping the culture, education, and art of Great Falls. Josephine's early life in Great Falls, when her father Albert owned the Brunswick Saloon,
Powwow | History, Heritage, and Culture in Great Falls Montana
The beating of the drums, the colorful regalia on full display, the dances that captivate you, and the smell of frybread; have you experienced an authentic Native American Powwow? A Powwow is a gathering of American Indian people to celebrate life through prayer and cultural pride demonstrated with dance, food, song, and demonstrations of arts and crafts. An audience can expect to
CM Russell | The Art & Soul of the American West
Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926) was many things; consummate Westerner, historian, advocate of the Northern Plains Indians, cowboy, writer, outdoorsman, philosopher, environmentalist, conservationist, and not least, artist. In Montana's Basecamp for Art & Adventure, you can experience first-hand the places Charlie touched; from the Judith Basin where he worked as a ranch hand to his home and studio at the CM
Jazz! The Legacy of the Ozark Club
There was just something about the Ozark Club. From 1933 to 1962, this nightclub in Great Falls became an entertainment sensation sought far and wide. Imagine the swirls of tobacco smoke filling the air, the saxophone wailing, and the gin flowing in a cornerstone of Great Falls history. After 15 long years, Prohibition ended in Montana and Leo LaMar opened the Ozark Club
Adventure | The Dead Among Us
Great Falls, as an early Basecamp for Adventure in Montana, is home to hair-raising stories from our early settlers to turn-of-the century residents. The dead among us have given Great Falls amazing stories that reverberate throughout the soul of the city even today. The following are a few stories collected from Great Falls historians that are presented every year in
Paris Gibson, Man of Mystery
Paris Gibson was a man of many achievements; magnate, city founder, Senator. But few people know what Gibson was known for later in his life until his death in 1920; the alleged accomplice in his wife's death/murder. In honor of Halloween and with help from the History Museum and Downtown Great Falls, Great Falls Montana Tourism presents a side of our city's