Anaconda's Past

The Historic Resources Board presents local speakers and history at monthly community events.

HistoricResources-June_1

Upcoming events

*Schedule is subject to change.

June 8, 2023 The Montana Tammany Ballroom with Joe Strelnik, Mike Hammer & Ken Maynard at The MONTANA (200 Main St.)

September 14, 2023 Exploring Anaconda's Water History with Ed Beaudette and Guests

October 12, 2023 Signficance of the Warm Springs Mound with Kate Hampton

November 9, 2023 Red Light District & Historic Bars with Rick Ivankovich

Past event recordings


Ray Ryan standing near a poster
Students on working on brick and cement project
Date Presenter(s)
 Topic and Recording link
 References
05-20-23   Historic Stroll on Main Street
 Photos from event
05-11-23 Ray Ryan
 Job Corps History
 Job Corps slides
04-13-23 Kali Zaglauer
 Black History in Anaconda and Montana
 Black History slides
03-09-23 Kevin Kovacich
 The Foundry in Anaconda: Then and Now
 Foundry slides
02-09-23 Dave McKernan
 Historic Winter Carnival of 1935 and Wraith Ski Hill
narrative
01-12-23 Stan Blaz & Sharon Jurcich Wren
 Shuster & The Croatian Presence in Anaconda
11-10-22 Dan Goddard
 Aladdin Home Style Kits in Anaconda
 Aladdin slides & links
10-13-22 Milo Manning
 Four Smelters, Two Stacks
 Historic smelter photos
09-08-22 Walt Hansen
 Syttende Mai (Norwegian Independence Day) and their presence in Anaconda
06-09-22 McCarthy Family
 The History of Leprechaun Village
 Photos from past events
05-12-22 John Fitzpatrick
 An Immigrant's Experience with the Grocery Business
 maps and photos; food timeline
04-14-22 Sharon Wren
 Researching Family History
 genealogy pages
03-10-22 Angela Smith
 Washoe Fish Hatchery
  
02-10-22 Jeff Frank
 Championship Teams
 sports handout
01-13-22 Mary Lynn McKenna Rural Schools