The Montana Tapestry: People and Places from 1776 to Today
The Montana250 Commission, in partnership with the Montana Historical Society and Humanities Montana, is offering a free traveling exhibit to libraries, museums, state parks and community centers across the state as part of Montana's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
All 14 panels will be on display during the 250th celebration on June 27 at the Montana Heritage Center. Other pop-up opportunities may appear throughout the summer!
Montana Achievers
Montana Tapestry is a five-panel pop-up banner exhibit that introduces eight Montanans who have made significant contributions to the state and nation since 1776. Guided by the Dakota phrase Mitakuye Oyasin — "all my relations" — the exhibit invites viewers to consider how they are connected to Montana and the United States across past, present, and future. The Montanans featured include immunologist Maurice Hilleman, doctor and collector Caroline McGill, historic figures Pretty Shield and Granville Stuart, veteran and Indigenous leader Gilbert Horn Sr., librarian Alma Smith Jacobs, author Ivan Doig, and actor Lily Gladstone.
Exhibit panels include:
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a Dakota phrase meaning "all my relations" and referencing the concept that everything is connected. This is the theme selected by the Montana250 Commission to guide its work. The panel serves as an introduction to the exhibit.
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highlighting contributions by immunologist Maurice Hilleman and doctor/collector Caroline McGill
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introduces historic figures, Pretty Shield and Granville Stuart
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recognizes veteran and Indigenous leader Gilbert Horn, Sr. and librarian Alma Smith Jacobs
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focuses on the creative contributions of Ivan Doig and Lily Gladstone
Montana in 1776
In partnership with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, single companion panels describing Montana's places, people, plants, and animals in 1776 will also be on display at state parks throughout the year, including: