Upcoming Events

Grizzly and Black Bears

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Free and open to the public

Shawn Stewart of the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department will speak about Grizzly and Black Bears on Thursday February 23, 2012 at 7 pm.


The 1980 Giardia Outbreak in Carbon County

Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 7 p.m.

Free and open to the public

Dr. James Kane will discuss the 1980 outbreak of Waterborn Giardiasis at 7 pm. From mid-June through early August 1980, an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness in Carbon County, Montana affected approximately 780 persons. Giardia lamblia was identified as the possible culprit. The epidemic peaked once in mid-june and once in mid-July. Each peak occurred about 3 weeks after two episodes of very high water runoff from the spring snowmelt, resulting from warm sunny weather and ashfall from the Mt. St. Helens volcanic eruption of May 18, 1980. Unfiltered and inadequately chlorinated surface water was implicated as the mode of transmission of the outbreak.


CCC Camps Around Red Lodge

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Free and open to the public

Halcyon LaPointe , Custer National Forest Service Archaeologist, will speak, probably about the CCC camps around Red Lodge on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7 pm.


Heart Mountain Internment Camp

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Free and open to the public

Mary Keller will speak about the Heart Mountain Internment Camp on May 24, 2012 at 7 pm.


Museum Day - Free admission to the Museum

Friday, June 8, 2012

Free and open to the public

Museum Day invites all residents of Carbon County to experience the incredible wealth of our history and archives offered at the museum AT NO COST. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to discover our local treasures.


Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Red Lodge

Tuesdays, June 19 - Aug. 14, 2012 - 7 p.m.

Free and open to the public

Meet at the Museum to join in a historic walking tour of downtown Red Lodge. Handouts will be provided and a guide will show you the wonderful historic buildings.


Geology, Ecology Tour of the Beartooth Mountains

Saturday, July 14, 2012

$50 per person

Geology and Ecology tour of the Beartooth Highway with geologist Dr. Marv Kauffman and ecologist Dr. Phil Robertson will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Since 1996, this team has led one-day excursions exploring the geological and ecological wonders of the Beartooths. Both men are retired university professors who for many years, have taught at the Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association's summer programs. This is a tour that you will not soon forget. The cost is $50 per person with lunch included. Seating is limited, so make your reservations today at the Museum.


The Hoedown

Saturday, September 15, 2012

$50 per person. Reserved Tables are $750

Carbon County Historical Society and Museum's Annual Fundraiser. Dining, silent auction, live auction, entertainment and dancing. Don't miss this "heel-kickin" event.