A History of Montana in 101 Places
Sites and Stories from the Montana Historical Society
by Ellen Baumler
and Christine Brown
and Martha Kohl and Kirby Lambert
photography by Tom Ferris
published by Montana Historical Society Press
Explore Montana's Rich Heritage Through 101 Historic Sites
Take a fascinating journey through Montana's dynamic history with A History of Montana in 101 Places. This visually stunning book brings to life the people, battles, buildings, and landscapes that have shaped the Treasure State. From Indigenous lands to iconic structures of the modern era, this collection reveals how Montana has been continuously remade by its inhabitants.
- Explore a diverse mix of historic sites, from battlefields to schoolhouses, all reflecting Montana's cultural and political evolution.
- Essays from renowned historians and photographers, including Ellen Baumler, Martha Kohl, and Kirby Lambert.
- Beautifully illustrated with original and historical photography that captures Montana's unique architectural and cultural landscape.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply love Montana, this book is an essential addition to your collection. Perfect for anyone wanting to understand the state's rich, complex story through its landmark sites.
300 pages, index, glossary, 10 hardcovers per case, 12 softcovers per case
softcover
ISBN 10: 0-9721522-0-2
ISBN 13: 9780972152204
$29.95
hardcover
ISBN 10: 1-7370960-9-9
ISBN 13: 9781737096092
$49.99
RELEASE DATE
August 2025
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| Ellen Baumler, PhD (1949–2023), served as interpretive historian at the Montana Historical Society from 1992 to 2018, developed Montana’s National Register Sign Program, and authored dozens of books and articles on Montana history. | |
| Christine Brown has been an interpretive historian at the Montana Historical Society since 2019. From 2005 to 2019 she was Outreach and Education director at the nonprofit Preserve Montana. She is the co-author, with Chere Jiusto, of Hand Raised: The Barns of Montana (2011). | |
Martha Kohl has worked at the Montana Historical Society since 1995, most recently as Outreach and Education program manager. She has written dozens of lesson plans, National Register sign texts, and articles, and is the author of two books. Kirby Lambert worked for almost thirty-seven years at the Montana Historical Society where he served in a variety of capacities—as museum registrar, curator, and Outreach and Interpretation program manager. He is a coauthor of several books and a regular contributor to Montana. Tom Ferris worked as the archival photographer at the Montana Historical Society from 1995 to 2024 while also operating a professional photography studio. His photographs have appeared in numerous magazines and books, and his work is in many private collections in the United States and overseas. |