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History In Southeast Montana

Out here in Southeast Montana, we don't just follow history—we've made it. From the Little Bighorn Battlefield, where Plains Indians clashed with Lt. Gen Custer and the 7th Cavalry, to the smallest county museum, you will find stories that still echo across this wide-open landscape.

Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, walk over battlefields where brave warriors and soldiers laid down their lives or experience the dynamics railroads and ranching brought to these rolling prairies.

The stories come alive with customizable tours and in the small communities where lore has been passed from generation to generation.

Afterall, what is history, if not a collection of stories told through different perspectives?

Follow the Story and then Write Your Own:

There is no doubt that the individuals, families and native peoples who made Southeast Montana their home were a hardy bunch. As you peruse the many museums, heritage centers and historic sites across Southeast Montana, put yourself in their shoes, read their stories and understand their journeys.

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History

Big Horn County Historical Museum

1163 3rd Street East
Hardin, MT
406.665.1671
Camp 21

Camp 21

11421 Valley Dr. E
Miles City, MT

Carter County Museum

306 North Main Street
Ekalaka, MT
406.775.6886

Frontier Gateway Museum

201 State Street
Glendive, MT
406.377.8168

Jessie Mullin Picture Museum

509 Cheyenne Avenue
Lame Deer, MT
406.477.6460

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

756 Battlefield Tour Road
Crow Agency, MT
406.638.2621

Moss Mansion

914 Division Street
Billings, MT
406.256.5100

Richey Historical Museum

122 South Main Street
Richey, MT
406.773.5234

Schoolhouse History and Art Center

400 Woodrose Street
Colstrip, MT
406.748.4822

St. Labre Indian School & Museum

1000 Tongue River Rd
Ashland, MT
406.784.4500

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

I-90 Exit 514
Garryowen, MT
406.638.1876

Treasure County 89'ers Museum

325 Elliott Avenue
Hysham, MT
406.342.5252

WaterWorks Art Museum

85 Waterplant Road
Miles City, MT
406.234.0635

Western Heritage Center

2822 Montana Avenue
Billings, MT
406.256.6809

Wibaux Museum

112 East Orgain Avenue
Wibaux, MT
406.796.9969

Wise Wonders Children's Museum

110 North 29th Street
Billings, MT
406.702.1280

Yellowstone Art Museum

401 North 27th Street
Billings, MT
406.256.6804

Yellowstone County Museum

1950 Airport Terminal Circle
Billings, MT
406.670.0888
Yellowstone Kelly Interpretive Site

Yellowstone Kelly Interpretive Site

Swords Rimrock Park
Billings, MT
406.657.8371
1.800.346.1876