The mining town of Neihart endures through a series of booms and busts to become a tourist destination.

Early research on this fatal disease was suppressed because of fears that it would be bad publicity for Montana.

On August 17, 1886, Capt. Moses Harris and the troops of Company M rode into Yellowstone to take over guardianship of America's first national park. Replacing an underfunded and understaffed civilian administration, the army's assignment in Yellowstone was supposed to be "temporary duty." That temporary duty ended up lasting nearly thirty-two years. Lead author of Images of America: Fort Yellowstone, Elizabeth Watry, explores the time-honored legacy of the United States Army in Yellowstone National Park and the enduring cultural identity of the park's headquarters once known as Fort Yellowstone. www.montanahistoricalsociety.org

With a population of about 20, Montana's smallest incorporated town has a surprisingly rich history.

At least 9 naval ships have been christened with names relating to the Treasure State.

In 2012, the Montana Historical Society received a two-year grant to organize, describe, and preserve Senator Lee Metcalf's photograph and film collections. Matthew Peek, photograph archivist for the project, discusses the background of Senator Metcalf and the history of the two collections. Peek details interesting aspects of Senator Metcalf's work and life; shows rarely seen photographs and film segments from the collection; and explains what archivists need to do in order to provide the public with collections of primary historic materials. www.montanahistoricalsociety.org

In 1977, the Montana Ghost Town Preservation Society published a pamphlet telling the story of one of Virginia City's most important buildings, a building which is now invisible.

Montana's first college, though short-lived, set the stage for post-secondary education in Montana.

The African-American soldiers of the 25th infantry served experimentally as the US Army's only bicycle corps.

A woman recalls one of the most universal and enduring pursuits of childhood: alleviation of boredom.