John White Series at history museum ready to roll

For 24 years, the Northwest Montana History Museum has organized presentations on the many facets of Montana history and life for its John White Series. The talks allow people to gather in winter with friends, family, and others who share curiosity for the state and its people. 

Learn about wildlife, fire lookouts, Blackfoot place mapping, and the origins of ALERT,  
Jan. 18 to March 1 at the Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.  

All talks are at 2 p.m. On Jan. 18, hear Diane Boyd on “Wolves: Reality, Myths, and Madness.” On Feb. 1, Kira Powell will speak on “Fire Lookouts: A Peek into the Past of Structures for Fire Spotters.” On Feb. 15, hear Souta Calling Last on “Blackfoot Place Map Plots a Free-ranging Culture,” and on March 1, Marty Boehm speaks on “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About ALERT, and Then Some.”  
The John White Series pays tribute to beloved former staff members John White Sr. and Jr. of Central School. The 1894 schoolhouse is Kalispell’s oldest public building and home to Northwest Montana's premier history museum, which draws more than 10,000 visitors annually for exhibits and events.

The John White Series is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Northwest Montana History Museum and its mission to preserve and present regional history.

Reserve a space early as talks typically sell out. Reservations can also be made online or by stopping by or contacting the museum. Individual talks are $15 for members or $20 for nonmembers. See www.nwmthistory.org/programs/john-white-speaker-series/