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Museum Provides Great Area History

Museum Provides Great Area History Museum Provides Great Area History

From pioneer days to military uniforms to school sports success, visitors to the Wolf Point Area Museum can find an amazing amount of local history at the facility located at 203 U.S. Highway 2.

The museum was open by appointment only last summer due to COVID concerns. The museum returned to normal operations on May 15. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday.

“We see a lot of tourists as well as local people,” Sarah Wagner, in her fifth year as the museum’s curator, said. “The local people feel it’s very representative of the community.”

One of the newest donated items at the museum is an original Bible from Wolf Point’s Masonic Temple. The organization in Wolf Point was chartered in 1918.

Another treasure is an actual rations book from World War II.

In the military section of the museum, the public can view a variety of uniforms including many from the World War II era. There are also photos of soldiers from our area displayed as well as a newspaper advertisement that features photos of all the area soldiers at that time.

In the “general store,” you can see such items as antique bottles, two cream separators and original ice box refrigerators.

Those proud of the great athletic history of Wolf Point High School can see a series of banners as well as awards from the 1930s and 1940s in celebration of the Wolves’ accomplishments. Annuals or yearbooks are available from as far back as 1950.

An area is dedicated for famous trick roper Monte Montana, a native of Wolf Point. A photo shows him roping then President Dwight Eisenhower in Washington, D.C.

Another eye-catching display is a fine selection of historical saddles including a rare side saddle.

A nice selection of Native American items include paintings and beaded art.

Along with the wide selection of donated historical displays, the museum also offers souvenirs such as centennial coin. Currently, there is a sale on Marvin Presser’s book, A City of Destiny, for only $15 each or two for $25.

The museum will hold its annual pancake fundraising breakfast on July 10. The breakfast returns after a oneyear hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns last summer.

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