Upcoming conference examines Montana and the Great War

A hundred years ago, the nation was at war. The Montana Historical Society invites everyone to reflect on how World War I impacted life under the Big Sky at the 44th annual Montana History Conference. Titled Montana, 1917: Time of Trouble, Time of Change, the conference will be held in Helena on September 21–23, 2017. Registration closes September 15.

The conference features special workshops for educators and genealogists, sessions on a wide range of topics, and keynote presentations. "I am especially excited to have as our opening keynote Michael Punke," conference organizer Kirby Lambert sa...