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In this bonus-content episode, business owner Sarah Calhoun describes unexplained experiences in her historic property.  Could it be that some of Red Ants Pants biggest supporters are more than 100 years old?  Things that go bump in the night, free-floating apparitions, and ethereal entities apparently practicing social distancing. 

On this episode, we’ll talk to social entrepreneur Sarah Calhoun, founder of the Red Ants Pants clothing brand, which creates rugged clothing for working women. But can starting a women’s workwear revolution simultaneously revitalize rural America?

Fires of historic proportions are threatening the entire western half of the country. From Montana to Colorado, we'll talk with Cindy Heitzman, the Executive Director of the California Preservation Foundation about preventative measures, the necessity of documentation and community awareness.

Adding historic elements to the National Register is likely more inclusive and varied than you'd imagine. On this episode, National Register Coordinator John Boughton talks us through the ins and outs of the National Register, how to get a coveted National Register of Historic Places sign in front of your house and an untouchable connection to Kevin Costner.

Author Beth Judy shares several stories about notable Montana women from her recent book and expounds on the inclusive nature of women's history. She also makes the case for how places can profoundly shape our lives, and why experiencing those sites in-person is a critical part of understanding and appreciating the contributions of bold women in Montana history.

Preserve Montana’s Restoration Director Mary Webb talks about the economics of restoration over replacement, how to learn about do-it-yourself restoration, and on being part of the 5 percent.  Today’s episode also explores the question: how many seats should an outhouse have? 

The geographic makeup of the United States is changing, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, it's usually a good thing to have outside perspective. On today's episode, we'll hear Alvaro Freyre's perspective on why you don't have to be a lifelong Montanan with a background in preservation to effect meaningful change in your community.

Heritage Resources Program Manager Dr. Rachel Reckin describes just a few of the culturally and historically significant state parks in Montana and we learn that an NHL might not have anything to do with ice hockey.  Along the way she talks about glass eggs, kidnapping, the Missouri headwaters, trapping, trading, and the importance of a Montana perspective: “leave it like you found it.”

Heritage Preservation Officer Pam Attardo shares her research journey to uncover the rich history of Silver City’s Brannin family and their many children growing up on their ranch; along with a remarkable sojourn from New Mexico, a dude-ranch in Sweetgrass County, and a surprising connection to Billy the Kid.