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Largest Gold Bar In The World (1889) 434 Pounds Sept. 3rd, 1889 The largest Gold bar in the world was poured in Helena Montana. The U.S. Assay Office, Helena Montana poured the bar. U.S. Assay Office funding approved by congress of 1874. Broke ground in 1875. U.S. Assay Office Helena opened in 1877 and closed in1934. Bar was poured for Colonel Charles A. Broadwater and the Montana National Bank. Was poured to promote Montana and the rich mineral resources that were being mined here. Also to bring attention to real estate, the future Fort Harrison, hospitality, railroad, banking and the many opportunities in this new state. Montana became a State in 1889. Colonel Broadwater had just opened his Broadwater Hotel & Natatorium 8 - days before this gold bar was poured. Bar was engraved with “Montana” on the front and shipped to the Minneapolis Industrial Exposition for display, then to the Chase National Bank in New York City. Believed bar was melted down by Nov. of 1889 to be sold off in more manageable sizes. Montana National Bank got its money transferred back to them from the value of the gold bar. This money transfer happened the end of Oct. 1889. Bar at the time was worth over $ 100,000.00 Bar currently would be worth over 14 - Million Dollars. Bar weighed 434 Pounds or 6,945 ounces. See Museum for details: Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/ https://www.whyhelenamt.com/gold-bar-museum Pictures of Gold Pour from Homestake Mine. homestake.sdsmt.edu from the 1900’s. Picture of: Helena Assay Office from 1875 when completed. Library of Congress Pictures of: “ Montana Mineral Monument” & “ Engraving Gold”. From the Gold Bar Museum. https://www.whyhelenamt.com/gold-bar-museum See museum for details on the largest gold bar in the world. Many good articles from 1889 and a timeline of the bars journey.

Our 36th annual Festival of Trees will transform the Helena Civic Center into a “Forest of Dreams” Nov. 29 through Dec. 3, 2023. Events include: •Wednesday – Tea in the Trees •Thursday – Evening in the Trees •Friday – Starlight Gala and live auction •Saturday – Jingle Bell Jam featuring The Jake Maurer Band from Nashville, Tenn. •Saturday and Sunday - Family Days with live entertainment by local performers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts and more Throughout the week, guests are invited to stroll through the stunningly decorated ballroom trees and take in the splendor of the mezzanine full of trees and wreaths decorated by community members, and gift baskets generously donated by local businesses. Bid on the silent auction items all week long through our mobile bidding app and cast your vote for your favorite creation in the first ever Gingerbread Extravaganza baking competition. Tickets are required for all events and advance online purchase is highly recommended (and required for the Tea and Gala). Details for all events, ticket purchase, and volunteer opportunities are available at intermountain.org/FOT. Intermountain Festival of Trees helps to provide mental and behavioral health services to hundreds of children and families in Helena and across Montana. Intermountain is a Montana-based 501(c)(3) organization. Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Symphony Under The Stars, Helena Montana See you next year on July 20th 2024 Go visit the following website and stay tuned for more information for next years Symphony. https://www.symphonyunderthestars.com/ Such an amazing night. Video of concert is not allowed. Images and some footage before and after capture just a little bit of the environment. Please come and see for yourself! Amazing experience. From the Symphony Website: Vendors: Lower Level by Guad: Old Fashioned Kettle Corn, Aasved Acai, Cheddar’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, The Montana Club, The PopCycle Upper Level by Library: Top Dog Corn Dogs, Goloso Soft Serve, Aloha Poke Bowl, Mountain Berry Bowl, Carroll College Bookstore And so much more. Volunteers will be soliciting free-will donations from audience members throughout the afternoon and evening. They will be carrying large red buckets to collect money. The donations have been quite generous in the past, and we hope that you’ll continue to support our efforts. All monies collected will go directly towards Symphony Under the Stars production costs. Additional collection buckets are located at the Symphony tents near both Vendor locations. Or donate by going to https://www.helenasymphony.org Any remaining stock of prints or t-shirts will be available at the Symphony office at 21 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 100 or by phone (406) 442-1860. Limited edition art prints of the original watercolor, numbered and Following hashtags: #symphonyunderthestars #suts2023 #sutshelena. Make sure to tag @helensymphony @intrepidcreditunion and @carrollcollege for extra connection! SSponsors: DIAMOND: Intrepid Credit Union PLATINUM: The Boeing Company, City of Helena, Lewis & Clark CountyState of Montana, Dept. of Commerce, Town Pump Charitable FoundationDennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation GOLD: Marie Kall SILVER: Blackfoot River Brewing Company, Crowley Fleck PLLP, Marilyn Hudson, Morrison-Maierle, Inc., Nancy & Alan Nicholson, Jennifer & Gregory Sokoloff in memory of Shari McDonald, St. Peter’s Health, Barbara Harris & Peter Sullivan, TDS Telecom, Visit Helena BRONZE: Jan Brown, Victoria & John Cech , Bruce Desonia, Tori Hunthausen, Dianne Nickman, Rick Pyfer, Julie Reardon, Robert Peccia & Associates FRIEND: Jill Caldwell Network for Good, Power Townsend, Ross Cannon IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS: The Brewhouse Pub & Grill, DoubleTree by Hilton, Edge Marketing + DesignGhost Art Gallery, Ramada by Wyndham, St. Peter’s Health, State of Montana, Dept. of Administration, Van’s Thriftway, The Creperie ADDITIONAL THANKS To All the Vendors All the Volunteers: 406 Recycling, Bill Roberts Golf Course, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 214 , Carroll College Facilities & Grounds, Helena Fire Department, Helena Food Share, Helena Music Teachers Association, Helena Police Department, Litt’l John’s Septic Service, Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Piccolo’s Music, United Way of Helena Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena Montana! Why Helenamt.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Symphony Under The Stars 2023, Helena Montana Such an amazing night. Video of concert is not allowed. Images and some footage before and after capture just a little bit of the environment. Please come and see for yourself! Beautiful Montana Sky! Great food and fun! Best Symphony! Amazing experience! See you next year on July 20th 2024 Go visit the following website and stay tuned for more information for next years Symphony. https://www.symphonyunderthestars.com/ Vendors: Lower Level by Guad: Old Fashioned Kettle Corn, Aasved Acai, Cheddar’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, The Montana Club, The PopCycle Upper Level by Library: Top Dog Corn Dogs, Goloso Soft Serve, Aloha Poke Bowl, Mountain Berry Bowl, Carroll College Bookstore And so much more. Volunteers will be soliciting free-will donations from audience members throughout the afternoon and evening. They will be carrying large red buckets to collect money. The donations have been quite generous in the past, and we hope that you’ll continue to support our efforts. All monies collected will go directly towards Symphony Under the Stars production costs. Additional collection buckets are located at the Symphony tents near both Vendor locations. Or donate by going to https://www.helenasymphony.org Any remaining stock of prints or t-shirts will be available at the Symphony office at 21 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 100 or by phone (406) 442-1860. Limited edition art prints of the original watercolor, numbered and Following hashtags: #symphonyunderthestars #suts2023 #sutshelena. Make sure to tag @helensymphony @intrepidcreditunion and @carrollcollege for extra connection! SSponsors: DIAMOND Intrepid Credit Union PLATINUM The Boeing Company City of Helena Lewis & Clark County State of Montana, Dept. of Commerce Town Pump Charitable Foundation Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation GOLD Marie Kall SILVER Blackfoot River Brewing Company Crowley Fleck PLLP Marilyn Hudson Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Nancy & Alan Nicholson Jennifer & Gregory Sokoloff in memory of Shari McDonald St. Peter’s Health Barbara Harris & Peter Sullivan TDS Telecom Visit Helena BRONZE Jan Brown Victoria & John Cech Bruce Desonia Tori Hunthausen Dianne Nickman Rick Pyfer Julie Reardon Robert Peccia & Associates FRIEND Jill Caldwell Network for Good Power Townsend Ross Cannon IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS The Brewhouse Pub & Grill DoubleTree by Hilton Edge Marketing + Design Ghost Art Gallery Ramada by Wyndham St. Peter’s Health State of Montana, Dept. of Administration Van’s Thriftway The Creperie ADDITIONAL THANKS All the Vendors All the Volunteers 406 Recycling Bill Roberts Golf Course Boy Scouts of America, Troop 214 Carroll College Facilities & Grounds Helena Fire Department Helena Food Share Helena Music Teachers Association Helena Police Department Litt’l John’s Septic Service Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Piccolo’s Music United Way of Helena Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena Montana! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Mount Helena, Helena Montana Lets take a hike up a mountain. One of the larger city parks in the USA. Mount Helena City Park is a 620-acre park in Helena, Montana. The park includes Mount Helena, which is 5,468 feet above sea level. The park has hiking and mountain biking trails that offer views of the mountain. The history of Mount Helena is well documented. In 1864, four gold miners discovered gold in Last Chance Gulch. The heavily timbered slopes of Mount Helena provided wood for buildings and other mining activities. Livestock also grazed on the lower slopes. The community assumed that the mountain remained in public domain because there was a lack of settlement-related developments. The mountain has been used for communal and celebratory events throughout Helena's history. The 1906 Trail is a well-designed trail that offers the easiest and most direct route to the top of the mountain. It follows the base of the limestone cliffs and passes the Devils Kitchen. Thanks for watching our video! Come Visit Helena Montana. Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/ Thank you for the Mount Helena Pictures and go visit this website! Amazing History Source! http://helenahistory.org/

Gold Rush Mansions Of Helena Montana Helena Montana was born in the gold rush of 1864. She was named the Queen City in the late 1800s, when more millionaires lived here, per capita, than anywhere in the USA. The Montana Club here in Helena, with its exclusive brotherhood of men who were millionaires, registered 140 members. Filmed and Uploaded in 4K This video, is just to wet the appetite. Tons of history here. From Pharmacist, bankers, ranchers, politicians, shipping, railroad, businessmen, hospitality, mine operators/managers, lawyers, physicians, all and so much more represented in these homes. All because gold was found in abundance in these parts of Montana. Much of materials for these mansions were shipped into Helena. Some even coming up on steamboat to Fort Benton and teams of oxen over to Helena. Most of the bricks were from Helena, some of the granite and stone was also from Helena. The Railroad was used extensively once in place for mostly shipping from the East to Helena. The Book “Historic Helena”. Had pictures of about 4- pages 25 mansions from the turn of the previous Century. Late 1800’s - early 1900’s. This video follows those mansions in the pictures of that book. A few are gone but the video shows where the homes were located. “An Early - Day Photographic History Of Montana’s Capital City” Historic Helena 1864 - 1964 Mansions after the gold rush in Helena Montana. Later 1800’s to early 1900’s. The Original owners were listed in the Historic Helena Book. Those are the names used in this video. Listed as the pictures displayed in the Book: Samuel Word, 626 Madison A.C. Johnson, 724 Harrison Louis Kaufman, 402 Dearborn Louis Stadler, 418 Lawrence Henry Barbour, Hauser and Monroe (Now is 721 Hauser) T.H. Kleinschmidt, 1823 Highland Ave. T.C. Power, 604 Harrison Ave. H.H. Hall, Jerome Place ( no exact address) George B. Childs, 2028 Hauser Mrs. Catherine Ming, 6 Olive Street Sen. Thomas H. Carter, 644 Dearborn W.J. MacHaffie, 635 1st Street W.J. Bickett, 642 Madison H.M. Parchen, 207 South Rodney ( different address now) Gov. J.K. Toole, 203 N. Ewing D.A.G. Flowerree, 706 Dearborn (different address now) T.J. Walsh 343 Clark B.C. Brooke, 8 South Benton A.J. Seligman, 802 Madison W.E. Cox, 531 Power W.A. Chessman (Old Governor’s Mansion) 304 N. Ewing B.H. Tatum, 705 Harrison J.S.M. Neill, 725 Madison George L. Tracy, 702 Harrison Charles L. Dahler, 212 8th Ave. Others: Conrad Kohrs, 804 Dearborn Ave. Samuel T. Hauser, 720 Madison Ave. 729 Stuart Street 731 Stuart Street 704 Stuart Street 716 Harrison Ave. 628 Dearborn Ave. 600 Harrison Ave. 615 Power Street J.S.M. Neill, 725 Madison Significance: This imposing home was presented to his daughter, Anne, as a wedding gift by former Governor S.T. Houser in 1888. It was purchased from Ann K. and Olis R. Allen by John S.M. Neill in 1903 for $10,000. John S.M. Neill was the owner and publisher of the Helena Independent, a civic leader in Helena and active in state politics as a Democrat. This house has remained in the Neill family, and is one of the best preserved of the fabulous nineteenth century mansions in Helena. Building/structure dates: 1888 Initial Construction. “ Library Of Congress”. T.H. Kleinschmidt, 1823 Highland Ave. B.H. Tatum, 705 Harrison Tatum - Young House: Benjamin H. and Lydia Mears Tatem came west as newlyweds in 1869. Samuel T. Hauser, 720 Madison Ave. The history of this magnificent home, one of the earliest of the great mansions built on Helena’s west side, is finely interwoven with the history of Montana. Pioneer entrepreneur and financier Samuel T. Hauser built the twenty-nine-room residence in 1885, the same year President Cleveland appointed him territorial governor. Conrad Kohrs, 804 Dearborn Ave. Kohrs Mansion Mining investor Joseph Russell built this brick Queen Anne-style residence circa 1887. H.M. Parchen House, 207 South Rodney Street View of a several story brick and stone house with multiple chimneys. The H.M. Parchen House at 207 South Rodney Street in Helena, Montana. The home was built by A. G. Clarke. 1904-1930. From the website: Mtmemory.org / Montana State Library Thank you to helenahistory.org “Helena As She Was” So much amazing history in this one website! Pay them a visit and contribute to the rich history of Helena Montana. URL: http://helenahistory.org The Historic pictures as well as information on history in this video is from the above website. Pay them a visit. Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Little Red Truck Vintage Market At Kleffner Ranch, Helena Montana #whyhelenamt WELCOME VINTAGE and ARTISAN goods are my passion. Industrial, Farm, Western, Retro, Kitsch, Rusty, Crusty, Shabby... handcrafted, vintage inspired jewelry I love it all. Long before I created the Little Red Truck Vintage Market... I vended at many fabulous antique and artists markets right here in the Northwest! for over 20 years! My sister and I also had an antique store for many years in Missoula where we also handpainted furniture and provided custom on-site faux painting and murals. Some wonderful memories where made My dream was to gather the very best of the amazing vintage vendors and craftsmen I've met over the years who share this passion and bring them together with our soul sisters and brothers, those in our community who share our junk and handmade love a match made in heaven. Come and visit (show or shop!) .... your vintage soul will thank you! Janie Scheben A couple of pictures in video from the www.littleredtruckvintagemarket.com Little Red Truck Vintage Market Website: Helena MT HOLIDAYS At The RANCH November 3rd & 4th 2023 Kleffner Ranch. Missoula MT European Christmas Market December 8th & 9th 2023 as ALWAYS since 2014! Missoula County Fairgrounds. Kleffner Ranch Helena mining man W. C. Child initiated this ranch about 1885, as the “White Face Farm” stocked with some of the first purebred Herefords in Montana Territory. Then came the infamous “Hard Winter of 1886-87,” when deep snows and months of freezing temperatures followed drought years that had left feed sparse. Open-range cattle herds were decimated. When spring arrived, Child built the massive fieldstone barn, 55 feet tall and 100 square feet on both lower level and loft, along with other stone outbuildings. The barn held stalls for 500 cattle and could store 350 tons of hay; it is Montana’s largest barn. Shortly after its construction came that of the octagonal ranch house, which runs 20 feet on a side. With his permanent residence in Helena, Child used the structure only for meetings and parties; guests arrived via Child’s personal railroad car. The house’s entire second floor was an open ballroom. The Silver Panic of 1893 ruined Child financially, and he died that same year. As the ranch passed from owner to owner, its buildings deteriorated over the years until the Paul Kleffner family began restoration in 1943. VOTED HELENA’S BEST EVENT VENUE! Although we are known for our wedding celebrations, The Kleffner offers so much more to the Helena Community. Having three different venue spaces allows you to be creative when planning your event. See below for a list of special events that often take place in our facilities. Non-Profit Fundraisers Business Meetings/Retreats Holiday Parties Craft Fairs Family Reunions Graduations Birthday/Anniversary Celebrations Barn Dances Kleffner also is an amazing place for weddings. Can be in the barn or outside in the meadow with another pavilion for dancing, food etc. Barn has tons of props for pictures and amazing dressing rooms and other. Amazing service from this place before and day of event. The events also come with a ball or stick fetching dog; so much fun. Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Last Chance Stampede & Fair This Video is focused on the Rodeo. Join us for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede PRCA Rodeo July 27th, 28th and 29th. Voted 2017 Medium Rodeo of the year by the PRCA, we continue to bring world class stock and award winning production teams and entertainers to the Stampede. C5 Rodeo Company’s award winning bucking stock and rodeo production team returns to provide top quality performances in the Cool Alley Arena at the Last Chance Stampede. Based out of Helena, MT and Lac La Biche, Alberta, C5 is one of North America’s top stock providers, with more than 30 locations worldwide using C5 stock. C5 Rodeo owns F13 Virgil, legendary bareback horse and is proud to again bring their best stock to Helena’s Last Chance Stampede in 2022. Desirae Rose Peters Barrel Racing Cierra Erickson Barrel Racing & Break Away Roping Thursday is Military Appreciation Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Friday is MAN UP CRUSADE Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. *Learn more about the Man Up Crusade Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Saturday is 4H Appreciation Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Wayne Brooks, the “Voice of Rodeo”, returns as the Last Chance Stampede’s rodeo announcer. A PRCA member since 1994, Wayne has been named PRCA Rodeo Announcer of the Year 5 times and has been selected as one of the Wrangler National Finals announcers 9 times. Entertaining, informative and insightful – Wayne truly makes the audience a part of each performance. Jill Franzen Loden, PRCA 2021 Music Director of the Year, is back to produce sound and music for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede rodeo performances in the Cool Alley Arena. Jill has been providing professional rodeo sound and music for 22 years, and was selected PRCA Music Director of the Year in 2018 and 2020. Jill’s Sound provides sound and music nationwide for over 28 professional rodeos and bull riding events a year – we’re happy to welcome her back to Helena. Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt, will entertain for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede. Here to take charge of the Cool Alley Arena and keep the atmosphere filled with laughter. This years specialty act is Madison MacDonald Thomas. She comes to the 2023 Last Chance Stampede with 24 years of Trick Riding Experience. She is a ten-time NFR trick rider and five-time PRCA Act of the Year nominee. Diamond Rio Saturday, July 29th Inside the Exhibition Hall Standing room with limited bleacher seating Tickets $43.00 Doors open at 8:30pm-Show starts at 9:30pm Tickets available at the Fairgrounds box office or online at lccfairgrounds.com Carnival wristbands are available at the carnival kiosk. $35 for one day unlimited rides. Carnival opens at 2:00pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 2023 Free Stage Entertainment. See where they are performing each day CLICK HERE Magician, Sean Watson Pippi The Clown Jeremiah Johnston Cap’n Arrr Chris Mabrey-Comedy Hypnosis Experience non-stop excitement at Last Chance Stampede & Fair with North Star Amusements' electrifying rides, games, and food! Don't miss out! Mutton Bustin’ and Steer Riding will take place at the opening of all three nights of the RAM PRCA Rodeo, July 27-29 in the Cool Alley Arena. LOCATION 98 West Custer Ave. Helena, MT 59602 PHONE 406.457.8516 FAX 406.457.8517 OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM CLOSED Saturdays, Sundays and all Federal Holidays. Last Chance Stampede Payout: $45,000 Pro Rodeo Events: • Bareback Riding • Saddle Bronc Riding • Bull Riding • Tie-Down Roping • Team Roping • Steer Wrestling • Barrel Racing Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Let Freedom Ring Concert, Helena Montana 2023 (FROM THE WEBSITE) : LETFREEDOMRINGCONCERT.COM LetFreedomRingConcert.com LET FREEDOM RING 2023 SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 GATES OPEN @ 3PM OPENING CEREMONY @ APMF Vinyl City @ 4:15 Wild Praire Smoke @ 6:45 FIREWORKS @ 9:00 Insufficient Funds @ 9:30 4th year and amazing. Thank you to the team of organizers. The time and effort you put in is invaluable and we can't express enough of our appreciation. Josh Steed, Steed Industries, Jerry Steed, Steed Industries, Charlotte Snyder, Outlaw Marketing, Steve Netschert, Realty 406 Mike Liedle, Most Wanted Real Estate Liane Taylor, Atlas Real Estate and all the Steed employees that help with set-up! This is such an amazing community! Like and share our page on Facebook and Instagram, tag friends and relatives that you want to join us next year! Get ready to groove and celebrate unity at the annual Let Freedom Ring concert! This incredible event is back to rock your world and uplift your spirits – all for FREE! Let Freedom Ring isn't just a concert – it's a community celebration that brings the magic of live music right to your doorstep. Embrace the beats, connect with your neighbors, and dance like nobody's watching! But that's not all! This year's event is all about supporting the heartbeat of our town – the small local businesses that make our community shine! From mouthwatering food trucks to unique crafts and informative booths, you're in for a treat that goes beyond the stage. And guess what? Camping is available too! For a small fee, you can extend the fun under the starry sky, creating memories that last a lifetime. Mark your calendars, rally your friends, and get ready to Let Freedom Ring like never before! Together, we'll make this an unforgettable celebration of music, community, and local spirit. Located in the north valley of Helena Montana, off East Loren Road. Vendors with food, beverages, goodies. Kids: Huge Sand Piles with excavators. Volleyball, Teather ball. Dig in the Dirt. Amazing Fireworks 3 - Bands. Vinyl City, Wild Prairie Smoke and Insufficient Funds. Camping, lots of toilets. Safety: Our Sherriff Department was part of the opening ceremonies and on hand to keep peace. Sheriff Leo Dutton opening ceremony and advocate of Freedoms. Family, Respect and freedoms. As Steed so nicely put. This is not political. More brings us together than divides us. Thank you so much to the sponsors. This concert takes huge amounts to put on. You can see when you attend. But the amazing sponsors make it possible. I tried to capture some sponsors in the video. But I am sure are many more. Thank you! Even if not appearing in the video. Come support if you missed it this year. Come in 2024. Huge amounts of space and parking. Very fun and safe. Bring the kids! Bring the vending business. Bring the appreciation for freedom. Come and see for yourself next year. Living in Helena Montana Helena Montana News News in Helena Montana Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Helena Aviation Day Helena Aviation Day is taking place on September 9, 2023, offering visitors the chance to tour the Helena Boeing facility, learn about aviation careers, enjoy a food truck lunch, and an exclusive giveaway. The Montana Army National Guard will also be hosting a family day with helicopter displays, tours, and carnival games. MDT Aeronautics Division and civilian aircraft will also be on display. Aircraft owners and vendors are welcome to join and showcase their aircraft and businesses for free. The 189th Aviation Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as a unit crest or a DUI, was originally approved on 30 December 1988 and was amended with revisions to the description and symbolism on 27 November 1989. Its ultramarine blue and golden orange tones denote the organization as part of Army Aviation, with the winged sword also suggesting the Aviation mission of the unit. Behind the winged sword is a downward-pointing “V” shape terminating in a barbed arrowhead that points to the combat involved in the aerial assault mission. On the left side of the “V” is a skull that was adapted from the former 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, a unit in the Regiment’s past lineage. On the right is a red bitterroot, the state flower of Montana, the home state for the unit. “Sounds Of Freedom,” the unit motto, is a reference to the unmistakable sound created by whirring helicopter blades. Comprised of the 1st Battalion, the 189th Aviation Regiment is managed by the Montana Army National Guard and has units assigned to the Army National Guard in several states in addition to Montana, including Nevada, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Headquartered in Helena, Montana, the Regiment has seen several of its component units deployed in support of the War on Terrorism, including in 2005, 2012, and most recently in October 2019 to Kuwait. The Regiment was credited with a Meritorious Unit Commendation for the extraordinary service of the 1st Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company and Companies A-D between 2 January 2005 and 15 November 2005. And in 2013, Company B, 1st Battalion was tapped for a Meritorious Unit Commendation for its support of Operation Enduring Freedom between May and December 2012. Pioneer Helena has active job openings that offer career opportunities in challenging and fulfilling work such as Lockheed Martin’s F-35 and future military aircraft tasked with defending and securing our nation’s freedom. Living In Helena Montana Helena Montana News News in Helena Montana US Army UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters CH-47 Chinook Helicopters Bell UH 1 Bell OH ? Hughes? C-130J Beechcraft C-12V Huron Velocity Cessna 182 Skyline PA 12 Amphib, Radial Upgrade Learjet 31 1945 Ercoupe Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Video and pictures of flying fortress in the Helena Montana area. Take off and flight during the Blast from the past drag races at the airport. The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey will be in Helena, MT June 20-25, 2023. A one of a kind collection of the rarest historic military planes in the world will be near you. Come see them up close and personal, and better yet fly in one! The Pearl Harbor attack of December 7, 1941, finally brought the United States into the war and production of the B-17 rapidly increased. By July 1942, the US began forming the Eighth Air Force in Britain, equipped with B-17Es. On August 17, 1942, eighteen United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-17s carried out a bombing raid on the railway yards at Rouen in France. Production of the B-17F was undertaken by Boeing, Vega and Douglas, the BVDs as they were called (the same abbreviation as the underwear company), but new modifications were taking their toll in airspeed. There were more than four hundred modifications on the B-17F. The only noticeable outside difference was the full blown Plexiglass nose. The B-17F, now armed with eleven 0.50-cal. guns, could only reach 299 mph (481 km/h) and the landing speed was up to 90 mph (144 km/h)! Service ceiling was 37,500 ft. (11,430 m) and range 2,880 miles (4,634 km). It took twenty-five and a half minutes to climb to 20,000 ft. (6,096 m). The BVD companies produced 3,400 B-17Fs. The B-17F model can be distinguished from the E and G by the lack of superstructure supporting the Plexiglas nose dome. On January 27, 1943, B-17s of the USAAF made their first attacks on Germany at the port of Wilhelmshaven. The attack was carried out by the 91st, 303rd, 305th and 306th Bomb Groups. Initially, casualties were very high because they attacked during daylight hours to achieve greater accuracy. Also proper formation flying, to enable a group of airplanes to defend each other with crossfire, (the legendary box formation) had not yet been formulated. Also the B-17F lacked adequate defense against a head-on attack. In head-on attacks, Luftwaffe fighters would porpoise towards the B-17, beginning with a slight dive and then coming up and raking across the underbelly of the airplane and repeating this maneuver against bombers bringing up the rear. This tactic relegated the upper turret, waist and tail guns as ineffective.15 In March 1943, some relief was obtained when the P-47 Thunderbolt showed up. The P-47 could escort the bombers partially towards their targets and meet them again on the return trip. But Messerschmitt Bf 109s and Focke-Wulf Fw 190s waited for the bombers until their escorts turned back. On October 19, 1943 during the second raid on Schweinfurt, the Luftwaffe shot down 60 and damaged 138 of the 291 B-17s dispatched, with a loss of 650 airmen. And on March 6, 1944 during a raid on Berlin, 69 B-17s were lost along with 17 fighters with a loss of 701 men. However, the Luftwaffe lost 160 aircraft. Despite such losses for the Eighth Air Force, not one mission ever turned back.16 By September 1943, the Flying Fortress showed its final shape during firepower tests on the XB-40, a modified B-17F with the advantage of a "chin" turret. The Bendix turret held two 0.50 caliber guns, which increased the armament to thirteen guns. The XB-40 didn't carry any bombs but was heavily armed and had extra armor for the crew. It was much heavier than the F Model and also slower. The idea was to escort the bombers during raids, but after the bombers released their loads, the XB-40 could not maintain formation and the bomb squads would have to slow down. The XB-40 was abandoned, but the Bendix chin turret was adapted to the B-17G. The B-17G was produced in greater numbers than any other single model and more B-17Gs were lost than any other model. The most obvious difference was the installation of the Bendix chin turret installed under the nose. With the turret under the nose, the view through the Plexiglass nose was now unobstructed for the gunner. The chin turret also had no adverse effect on the aerodynamics of the airplane, and it finally produced the protection that was needed against head-on attacks. Another major change was the installation of the Cheyenne tail turret. The gun had a larger field of fire and the ring-and-bead site was replaced with a reflector site. On the late G models, the waist gunner windows were staggered so the gunners wouldn't get in each other's way. The radio operator's gun on the upper hatch was eliminated since it was considered of low value, because of its poor vantage point.

60 Seconds: Gold Rush Mansions Of Helena Montana Helena Montana was born in the gold rush of 1864. She was named the Queen City in the late 1800s, when more millionaires lived here, per capita, than anywhere in the USA. The Montana Club here in Helena, with its exclusive brotherhood of men who were millionaires, registered 140 members. Filmed and Uploaded in 4K This video again: is just to wet the appetite. Tons of history here. From Pharmacist, bankers, ranchers, politicians, shipping, railroad, businessmen, hospitality, mine operators/managers, lawyers, physicians, all and so much more represented in these homes. All because gold was found in abundance in these parts of Montana. Much of materials for these mansions were shipped into Helena. Some even coming up on steamboat to Fort Benton and teams of oxen over to Helena. Most of the bricks were from Helena, some of the granite and stone was also from Helena. The Railroad was used extensively once in place for mostly shipping from the East to Helena. The Book “Historic Helena”. Had pictures of about 4- pages 25 mansions from the turn of the previous Century. Late 1800’s - early 1900’s. This video follows those mansions in the pictures of that book. A few are gone but the video shows where the homes were located. “An Early - Day Photographic History Of Montana’s Capital City” Historic Helena 1864 - 1964 Mansions after the gold rush in Helena Montana. Later 1800’s to early 1900’s. The Original owners were listed in the Historic Helena Book. Those are the names used in this video. Listed as the pictures displayed in the Book: Samuel Word, 626 Madison A.C. Johnson, 724 Harrison Louis Kaufman, 402 Dearborn Louis Stadler, 418 Lawrence Henry Barbour, Hauser and Monroe (Now is 721 Hauser) T.H. Kleinschmidt, 1823 Highland Ave. T.C. Power, 604 Harrison Ave. H.H. Hall, Jerome Place ( no exact address) George B. Childs, 2028 Hauser Mrs. Catherine Ming, 6 Olive Street Sen. Thomas H. Carter, 644 Dearborn W.J. MacHaffie, 635 1st Street W.J. Bickett, 642 Madison H.M. Parchen, 207 South Rodney ( different address now) Gov. J.K. Toole, 203 N. Ewing D.A.G. Flowerree, 706 Dearborn (different address now) T.J. Walsh 343 Clark B.C. Brooke, 8 South Benton A.J. Seligman, 802 Madison W.E. Cox, 531 Power W.A. Chessman (Old Governor’s Mansion) 304 N. Ewing B.H. Tatum, 705 Harrison J.S.M. Neill, 725 Madison George L. Tracy, 702 Harrison Charles L. Dahler, 212 8th Ave. Others: Conrad Kohrs, 804 Dearborn Ave. Samuel T. Hauser, 720 Madison Ave. 729 Stuart Street 731 Stuart Street 704 Stuart Street 716 Harrison Ave. 628 Dearborn Ave. 600 Harrison Ave. 615 Power Street J.S.M. Neill, 725 Madison Significance: This imposing home was presented to his daughter, Anne, as a wedding gift by former Governor S.T. Houser in 1888. It was purchased from Ann K. and Olis R. Allen by John S.M. Neill in 1903 for $10,000. John S.M. Neill was the owner and publisher of the Helena Independent, a civic leader in Helena and active in state politics as a Democrat. This house has remained in the Neill family, and is one of the best preserved of the fabulous nineteenth century mansions in Helena. Building/structure dates: 1888 Initial Construction. “ Library Of Congress”. T.H. Kleinschmidt, 1823 Highland Ave. B.H. Tatum, 705 Harrison Tatum - Young House: Samuel T. Hauser, 720 Madison Ave. The history of this magnificent home, one of the earliest of the great mansions built on Helena’s west side, is finely interwoven with the history of Montana. Pioneer entrepreneur and financier Samuel T. Hauser built the twenty-nine-room residence in 1885, the same year President Cleveland appointed him territorial governor. Conrad Kohrs, 804 Dearborn Ave. Kohrs Mansion Mining investor Joseph Russell built this brick Queen Anne-style residence circa 1887. An octagonal tower adorned with applied terra-cotta flowers, spindled porches and balconies, and multiple gabled dormers with complex ornamentation distinguish it as an exemplary Victorian-era mansion. Russell speculated heavily in mining and ultimately lost the home to creditors. Deer Lodge cattle baron Conrad Kohrs first rented, then later purchased the mansion in 1900 as an anniversary gift for his wife Augusta. H.M. Parchen House, 207 South Rodney Street View of a several story brick and stone house with multiple chimneys. The H.M. Parchen House at 207 South Rodney Street in Helena, Montana. The home was built by A. G. Clarke. 1904-1930. From the website: Mtmemory.org / Montana State Library Thank you to helenahistory.org “Helena As She Was” So much amazing history in this one website! Pay them a visit and contribute to the rich history of Helena Montana. URL: http://helenahistory.org The Historic pictures as well as information on history in this video is from the above website. Pay them a visit. Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Helena Aviation Day 2023 Helena, Montana #whyhelenamt Helena Aviation Day is taking place on September 9, 2023, offering visitors the chance to tour the Helena Boeing facility, learn about aviation careers, enjoy a food truck lunch, and an exclusive giveaway. The Montana Army National Guard will also be hosting a family day with helicopter displays, tours, and carnival games. MDT Aeronautics Division and civilian aircraft will also be on display. Aircraft owners and vendors are welcome to join and showcase their aircraft and businesses for free. The 189th Aviation Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as a unit crest or a DUI, was originally approved on 30 December 1988 and was amended with revisions to the description and symbolism on 27 November 1989. Its ultramarine blue and golden orange tones denote the organization as part of Army Aviation, with the winged sword also suggesting the Aviation mission of the unit. Behind the winged sword is a downward-pointing “V” shape terminating in a barbed arrowhead that points to the combat involved in the aerial assault mission. On the left side of the “V” is a skull that was adapted from the former 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, a unit in the Regiment’s past lineage. On the right is a red bitterroot, the state flower of Montana, the home state for the unit. “Sounds Of Freedom,” the unit motto, is a reference to the unmistakable sound created by whirring helicopter blades. Comprised of the 1st Battalion, the 189th Aviation Regiment is managed by the Montana Army National Guard and has units assigned to the Army National Guard in several states in addition to Montana, including Nevada, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Headquartered in Helena, Montana, the Regiment has seen several of its component units deployed in support of the War on Terrorism, including in 2005, 2012, and most recently in October 2019 to Kuwait. The Regiment was credited with a Meritorious Unit Commendation for the extraordinary service of the 1st Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company and Companies A-D between 2 January 2005 and 15 November 2005. And in 2013, Company B, 1st Battalion was tapped for a Meritorious Unit Commendation for its support of Operation Enduring Freedom between May and December 2012. Pioneer Helena has active job openings that offer career opportunities in challenging and fulfilling work such as Lockheed Martin’s F-35 and future military aircraft tasked with defending and securing our nation’s freedom. Living In Helena Montana Helena Montana News News in Helena Montana US Army UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters CH-47 Chinook Helicopters Bell UH 1 Bell OH ? Hughes? C-130J Beechcraft C-12V Huron Velocity Cessna 182 Skyline PA 12 Amphib, Radial Upgrade Learjet 31 1945 Ercoupe Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/Helena Aviation Day 2023 Watch full video of Helena Aviation Day 2023 https://youtu.be/YEerodhxUn4

Little Red Truck Vintage Market At Kleffner Ranch, Helena Montana WELCOME VINTAGE and ARTISAN goods are my passion. Industrial, Farm, Western, Retro, Kitsch, Rusty, Crusty, Shabby... handcrafted, vintage inspired jewelry I love it all. Long before I created the Little Red Truck Vintage Market... I vended at many fabulous antique and artists markets right here in the Northwest! for over 20 years! My sister and I also had an antique store for many years in Missoula where we also handpainted furniture and provided custom on-site faux painting and murals. Some wonderful memories where made My dream was to gather the very best of the amazing vintage vendors and craftsmen I've met over the years who share this passion and bring them together with our soul sisters and brothers, those in our community who share our junk and handmade love a match made in heaven. Come and visit (show or shop!) .... your vintage soul will thank you! Janie Scheben A couple of pictures in video from the www.littleredtruckvintagemarket.com Little Red Truck Vintage Market Website: Also Description above describing the Little Red Truck Vintage Market is quoted from the website. Thank you! Helena MT HOLIDAYS At The RANCH November 3rd & 4th 2023 Kleffner Ranch. Missoula MT European Christmas Market December 8th & 9th 2023 as ALWAYS since 2014! Missoula County Fairgrounds. Kleffner Ranch Helena mining man W. C. Child initiated this ranch about 1885, as the “White Face Farm” stocked with some of the first purebred Herefords in Montana Territory. Then came the infamous “Hard Winter of 1886-87,” when deep snows and months of freezing temperatures followed drought years that had left feed sparse. Open-range cattle herds were decimated. When spring arrived, Child built the massive fieldstone barn, 55 feet tall and 100 square feet on both lower level and loft, along with other stone outbuildings. The barn held stalls for 500 cattle and could store 350 tons of hay; it is Montana’s largest barn. Shortly after its construction came that of the octagonal ranch house, which runs 20 feet on a side. With his permanent residence in Helena, Child used the structure only for meetings and parties; guests arrived via Child’s personal railroad car. The house’s entire second floor was an open ballroom. The Silver Panic of 1893 ruined Child financially, and he died that same year. As the ranch passed from owner to owner, its buildings deteriorated over the years until the Paul Kleffner family began restoration in 1943. VOTED HELENA’S BEST EVENT VENUE! Although we are known for our wedding celebrations, The Kleffner offers so much more to the Helena Community. Having three different venue spaces allows you to be creative when planning your event. See below for a list of special events that often take place in our facilities. Non-Profit Fundraisers Business Meetings/Retreats Holiday Parties Craft Fairs Family Reunions Graduations Birthday/Anniversary Celebrations Barn Dances Kleffner also is an amazing place for weddings. Can be in the barn or outside in the meadow with another pavilion for dancing, food etc. Barn has tons of props for pictures and amazing dressing rooms and other. Amazing service from this place before and day of event. The events also come with a ball or stick fetching dog; so much fun. #whyhelenamt Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

A Beautiful Drive Around The Montana Capitol Building In October, Helena Montana #whyhelenamt Fall drive around the Montana State Capitol Building. Beautiful sunshine with the leaves turning. Fall coming fast. The night before this drive it was 37 degree's. Just Love Fall... A design competition for the Capitol building was conducted in 1896. The commission selected a design by George R. Mann who was the winner. In 1897, after it was found that the Commission was planning to scam money from the building project, it was disbanded and a second Capitol Commission was convened. The new Commission abandoned Mann's plan as being too costly, and had a second design competition, won by Charles Emlen Bell and John Hackett Kent, of Bell & Kent of Council Bluffs, Iowa. In order to have their design built, Bell & Kent relocated their office to Helena. While Mann's building was never built in Montana, it was selected later as the basic design for the Arkansas State Capitol. The winning design by Bell & Kent had been altered already during the construction phase, when in 1901 the commission asked for the structure to be made more imposing by increasing the height of the dome. Kent opposed the changes, as his original low spherical dome was meant to be "pure Greek", but Bell advocated the commission's request. Between 1909 and 1912, the building was extended by the addition of two new wings on the eastern and western sides. This work was executed by Link & Haire, architects of Butte, with F. M. Andrews & Company of New York as consulting architects. The Picture in the Video was of the Meagher Statue in front of the Capital of Montana. Meagher's famous equestrian statue on the front lawn of the Montana Capitol was created by Irish-born Chicago sculptor Charles J. Mulligan. It as designed as much a tribute to the many Irish immigrants who made Montana their home as it is to Meagher himself. Below Quote from the Montana Historical Society Website: Thomas Francis Meagher (1823-1867) was an Irish revolutionary and Union brigadier general in the American Civil War. Known as “Meagher of the Sword,” he was exiled from Ireland to a British penal colony in Tasmania in 1848. Following his 1852 escape from Van Diemen’s Land (as Tasmania was then known), he landed in New York City, where he gained an enthusiastic following as an orator and editor of the Irish News. He arrived in Montana in 1865, having been appointed as Territorial Secretary. Over the course of the next two years he twice served as Acting Territorial Governor, drawing loyal supporters and vocal detractors in almost equal numbers. He died under mysterious circumstances in Fort Benton on July, 1, 1867. Scholars still debate whether he was murdered by political enemies or died accidentally. Irish-born Chicago sculptor Charles J. Mulligan (1866-1916) created Meagher’s equestrian statue on the front lawn of the Montana Capitol, which is as much a tribute to the many Irish immigrants who made Montana their home as it is to Meagher himself. The Meagher Memorial Association raised twenty thousand dollars by public subscription to pay for the statue, which was dedicated on July 4, 1905, before a cheering crowd of over 1,500 people. Living in Helena Montana Helena Montana News Thanks for Watching! Come see Helena Montana. Why Helena .com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Last Chance Stampede & Fair This Video is focused on the Rodeo. Join us for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede PRCA Rodeo July 27th, 28th and 29th. Voted 2017 Medium Rodeo of the year by the PRCA, we continue to bring world class stock and award winning production teams and entertainers to the Stampede. C5 Rodeo Company’s award winning bucking stock and rodeo production team returns to provide top quality performances in the Cool Alley Arena at the Last Chance Stampede. Based out of Helena, MT and Lac La Biche, Alberta, C5 is one of North America’s top stock providers, with more than 30 locations worldwide using C5 stock. C5 Rodeo owns F13 Virgil, legendary bareback horse and is proud to again bring their best stock to Helena’s Last Chance Stampede in 2023. Desirae Rose Peters Barrel Racing Cierra Erickson Barrel Racing & Break Away Roping Thursday is Military Appreciation Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Friday is MAN UP CRUSADE Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. *Learn more about the Man Up Crusade Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Saturday is 4H Appreciation Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Wayne Brooks, the “Voice of Rodeo”, returns as the Last Chance Stampede’s rodeo announcer. A PRCA member since 1994, Wayne has been named PRCA Rodeo Announcer of the Year 5 times and has been selected as one of the Wrangler National Finals announcers 9 times. Entertaining, informative and insightful – Wayne truly makes the audience a part of each performance. Jill Franzen Loden, PRCA 2021 Music Director of the Year, is back to produce sound and music for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede rodeo performances in the Cool Alley Arena. Jill has been providing professional rodeo sound and music for 22 years, and was selected PRCA Music Director of the Year in 2018 and 2020. Jill’s Sound provides sound and music nationwide for over 28 professional rodeos and bull riding events a year – we’re happy to welcome her back to Helena. Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt, will entertain for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede. Here to take charge of the Cool Alley Arena and keep the atmosphere filled with laughter. This years specialty act is Madison MacDonald Thomas. She comes to the 2023 Last Chance Stampede with 24 years of Trick Riding Experience. She is a ten-time NFR trick rider and five-time PRCA Act of the Year nominee. Diamond Rio Saturday, July 29th Inside the Exhibition Hall Standing room with limited bleacher seating Tickets $43.00 Doors open at 8:30pm-Show starts at 9:30pm Tickets available at the Fairgrounds box office or online at lccfairgrounds.com Carnival wristbands are available at the carnival kiosk. $35 for one day unlimited rides. Carnival opens at 2:00pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 2023 Free Stage Entertainment. See where they are performing each day CLICK HERE Magician, Sean Watson Pippi The Clown Jeremiah Johnston Cap’n Arrr Chris Mabrey-Comedy Hypnosis Experience non-stop excitement at Last Chance Stampede & Fair with North Star Amusements' electrifying rides, games, and food! Don't miss out! Mutton Bustin’ and Steer Riding will take place at the opening of all three nights of the RAM PRCA Rodeo, July 27-29 in the Cool Alley Arena. Living in Helena Montana Helena Montana News Why Helena Montana LOCATION 98 West Custer Ave. Helena, MT 59602 PHONE 406.457.8516 FAX 406.457.8517 OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM CLOSED Saturdays, Sundays and all Federal Holidays. Last Chance Stampede Payout: $45,000 Pro Rodeo Events: • Bareback Riding • Saddle Bronc Riding • Bull Riding • Tie-Down Roping • Team Roping • Steer Wrestling • Barrel Racing Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/