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Montana Acadamy of Living History

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Register NOW for Workshops and Historic Talks Next week sees the start of our annual Academy of Living History. Running from September 8th to 12th, the Montana Academy of Living History is dedicated to the understanding and preservation of how people lived and worked during the draft horse period of 1860s to 1930s. The Academy [...]

1886 Benz Motorwagen Replica now on display

Friday, August 15th, 2008

See the Worlds first automobile at the Montana Auto Museum Now on display in the Visitors Center, this replica of the 1886 Benz Motorwagen is a working model recreated for the 100th Anniversary of the Daimler Benz Motor Company in 1989. Constructed from the original 1886 schematics, this vehicle is widely regarded as the first [...]

Free Shakepeare Performance in Deer Lodge

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Paroles, played by Michael Perez with Helena, played by Abbey Siegworth ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL by William Shakespeare Directed by Joel Jahnke, Designed by Claudia Boddy August 13th at 6pm in the Old Montana Prison Yard FREE Admission CAST MARK KUNTZ- Company manager- ninth tour TONYA ANDREWS- fourth tour EDDIE BENNETT LEAH DUTCHIN- third [...]

Dear, Deer Lodge

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Playing this week at the Old Montana Prison PCMAF and Peoples Bank of Deer Lodge present Dear, Deer Lodge plus ‘Main Street’ Vaudeville Production Performed by the Deer Lodge Players Written & Directed by Scott and Anita Safford August 8, 9, 10 at the Gunport Theater inside the Old Montana Prison Curtain up 7:30pm Admission [...]

Museum Appreciation Day

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Fun, Food and Music Saturday, July 26th Admission to all museums is free, 8am to 8pm Poker run (no buy-in) starting at 11:00 a.m. with winners being announced at 3:30 p.m. at Cottonwood City Door prizes will be given away at the Visitor Center, Yesterday’s Playthings and Frontier Montana, with winners announced at 3:30 p.m. [...]

6th Annual Antiques Show in Deer Lodge

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Antique Show at the Pen Convention Center We are gearing up for our annual Antique Show here in Deer Lodge, Montana. To be held over three days, this popular event is held in our Pen Convention Center, opposite the Old Montana Prison on Main Street. Come along to see what interesting items are available for [...]

Great bargains to be had.

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Old Prison Museum Online Store and Auctions As part of the Old Montana Prison Museums’ Gift Shop, we also run an online gift shop AND an eBay Store. We ship items all around the world, including North and South America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Many of the items that can be found in [...]

Territorial Days in Deer Lodge this weekend

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

The 19th Annual Territorial Days. Saturday, June 14th 2008 in Deer Lodge The Show & Shine Car Show takes place from 9 – 11 am at the Old Prison, with a parade down Main Street to follow at 11:30am. After the parade don’t miss the Antique Tractor Show, also on Main Street. The Show & [...]

2008 Summer Theater

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Cutler Brothers Productions “Blind Date” Comedy – An original play by Kelly Cutler June 12th – 15th June 19th – 22nd All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets – $10.00 each Gunport Theatre – Old Montana Prison For reservations call 406-846-3111 “Of Thee I Sing” Musical by George and Ira Gershwin July 3rd to 5th [...]

WW2 Poster Exhibition

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

United We Will Win – World War II Posters An exhibition of Vintage Artworks is currently on display at the Pen Gallery / Powell County Museum in Deer Lodge. Running till August 30th 2008. Admission is FREE. Poster are on loan from the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula.

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