About Montana History Foundation
Montana History Foundation: Preserving the Rich Heritage of Montana
Montana is a state that is steeped in history, with a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. From the Native American tribes who first inhabited the land to the pioneers and settlers who followed, Montana has a fascinating story to tell. However, preserving this history requires resources and funding, which is where the Montana History Foundation comes in.
The Montana History Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation that raises money and provides funding for history and preservation projects across Montana. Since its inception in 1985, it has been dedicated to preserving the state's rich heritage by supporting projects that range from restoring historic buildings to digitizing archives.
One of the primary goals of the foundation is to ensure that future generations have access to Montana's history. To achieve this goal, it supports educational programs and initiatives that promote an understanding of local history. The foundation also works closely with museums, libraries, and other organizations to provide resources for exhibits and displays.
Another important aspect of the foundation's work is its support for preservation projects. This includes everything from restoring historic buildings to protecting archaeological sites. By providing funding for these projects, the foundation helps ensure that important pieces of Montana's past are preserved for future generations.
In addition to its work on specific projects, the Montana History Foundation also serves as an advocate for historic preservation throughout the state. It works closely with government agencies at all levels to promote policies and initiatives that support preservation efforts.
One example of this advocacy work was its successful campaign in 2015-2016 against proposed cuts in federal funding for historic preservation programs such as Save America’s Treasures (SAT). The SAT program provides grants for restoration or conservation work on nationally significant sites or collections across America including those located within national parks or other public lands managed by federal agencies like National Park Service (NPS), Bureau Land Management (BLM), Forest Service (FS), Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) etc.. The proposed cuts would have had devastating effects on many important historical sites across America including those located within national parks or other public lands managed by federal agencies like NPS , BLM , FS , FWS etc..
The success stories don't end there; over time they have supported numerous successful campaigns such as "Save Our Butte" campaign which helped preserve one-of-a-kind mining structures at Butte-Silver Bow County Courthouse building; "Preserve Our Past" campaign which helped restore Fort Missoula Historic District; "Save Our Schoolhouse" campaign which helped restore one-room schoolhouses throughout rural areas across MT etc..
Overall, if you're looking for an organization dedicated solely towards preserving historical landmarks while promoting education about them then look no further than The Montana History Foundation!
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