Ellen Baumler's Blog, page 9

Ancient Writings

Many have speculated as to the origin of Hellgate Canyon's unusual pictographs.


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Kidnapped!

Employees want pay—and they'll go to great lengths to get it, as Harry Child discovered through an "adventure" in 1883.


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Drouillard the Dashing

A principal member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, George Drouillard was a courageous, talented interpreter and hunter.


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Billings' Ambitious History

Now Montana's largest city, Billings was once "the center of the development of the arid West."


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Ulm Pishkun

As the largest buffalo jump in North America, this "deep blood kettle" was the primary means of survival for many Native Americans.


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Youth Reform in Montana

Montana's "reformatories" have evolved since their beginning in 1893 ... and concerned citizens have played an indispensable role.


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Eagle's Store

This general store in West Yellowstone has been run by the same family since 1908.

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Education for All

Over a century ago, Montana established a public school for students with disabilities.


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A Great Escape

Convict Thomas O'Brien hatched an ingenious plan to break out of prison in Deer Lodge.


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Brickmaking in Helena

Familiar names and places were involved in making the bricks used in Montana landmarks.


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