Kirby Grant—television star, aviation enthusiast, and philanthropist—was born and raised in Montana.

Archaeological evidence suggests that this may have been home to ancestors of Montana's Crow Indians.

Southern Methodist University history professor Andrew Graybill discusses his book that details the remarkable story of a Montana family. John L. Clarke’s paternal grandfather, Malcolm, came to Montana as a fur trader and married Coth-co-co-na, the daughter of a Blackfeet chief. John Clarke’s father, Horace, was the son of Malcolm, who was killed by his wife’s cousin in 1869. His death was a significant factor leading up to the Marias, or Baker, massacre—the worst Native American massacre in Montana history. (Mar. 5, 2015)

Southern Methodist University history professor Andrew Graybill discusses his book that details the remarkable story of a Montana family. John L. Clarke’s paternal grandfather, Malcolm, came to Montana as a fur trader and married Coth-co-co-na, the daughter of a Blackfeet chief. John Clarke’s father, Horace, was the son of Malcolm, who was killed by his wife’s cousin in 1869. His death was a significant factor leading up to the Marias, or Baker, massacre—the worst Native American massacre in Montana history. (Mar. 5, 2015)

Wining and dining your neighbors will not always be your salvation.

Wining and dining your neighbors will not always be your salvation.

In 1865, settlers gave thanks for the end of the Civil War.

In 1865, settlers gave thanks for the end of the Civil War.

In 1865, settlers gave thanks for the end of the Civil War.

Wining and dining your neighbors will not always be your salvation.