Today in History: Montana
Today in History–May 26–the Library of Congress features Montana, which first became a territory on this date in 1864 approximately four years after gold was discovered. Twenty-five years later, in 1889, Montana became the forty-first state. Numerous Native American tribes called Montana home and many still do. Learn more about big sky country by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more primary source treasures related to this mountainous state.
Montana primary source set with teacher guide
Montana reservations primary source set
Montana Folklife Survey Collection
“Montana by wagon train” journal from 1865 April 14-November 9
Federal legislation related to Montana
Montana stories from America’s Library
Montana-related posts on PSN
- Making Montana Proud posters 2018 series | 2023 series
- Hazel Hunkins, Billings Suffragist A Primary Source Investigation