Anaconda's Past

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

Library facade

Upcoming events

*Schedule is subject to change.

January 11, 2024 History of the Hearst Free Library with Sam Walters at the library

February 8, 2024 Journalism in Anaconda with James S. Rosien at The Elks Club



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Date Presenter(s)
 Topic and Recording link
 References
11-09-23 Rick Ivankovich
 Anaconda Bars and the Red Light District
10-12-23 Peter Pitcher and Dave McKernan
 Celebrating 50 Years of Discovery Basin
 Discovery Ski slides
09-14-23 Ed Beaudette
 Exploring Anaconda's Water History
 Water history slides
08-05-23   The Ghost of Smeltermen's Day Past (collection of historic photos)
 Anaconda Historic Photos
06-08-23 Mike Hammer, Ken Maynard, Joe Strelnik
 The Montana Tammany Ballroom
Montana Hotel Info
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