For nineteen years, the Northwest Montana Historical Society’s John White Speaker Series has been one of those constants, returning year after year to break up the dark winter and entertain us all with a reliable slate of engaging and insightful discussions.
If there was anything to be gained during the last year, circumstances propelled us even faster into the digital age, enabling us to reach more people than ever. At the same time, the personal, face to face connections were sorely missed. So this year, with lessons learned and new tricks up our sleeves, we are proud to offer BOTH in-person and digital presentations

FEBRUARY 6 - Dr. Morton John Elrod came to Big Sky Country as the first Professor of Biology at the University of Montana in 1897. His travels around Western Montana are legendary. Elrod founded the Flathead Lake Biological Station in 1899 and in the ensuing decade became Glacier National Park’s first naturalist, writing its first guidebook and the first scientific papers to come from Glacier. Come join FLBS ecologist Tom Bansak to learn more about Morton Elrod: Montana’s Pioneer Renaissance Man.

All John White Series presentations are Sundays at 2:00pm.

New for 2022, the Museum is happy to offer three different ways to experience the John White Speaker Series -
Members of the Northwest Montana Historical Society can reserve the entire series for a discounted rate of $35.
General Admission to each individual event is $10 per person.

All admission sales include a digital version of the presentation, to be provided by email the day after the event. Purchase in person at the Museum (located at 124 2nd Avenue East in Downtown Kalispell), or call 406-756-8381 to register and pay by credit card.

Digital-only access will be available on the Museum website (nwmthistory.org) for $8 per event, and will also include entry to the “overflow” room at the Museum with a live-stream during the presentation. Like the other John Whites Series option, the digital version of the presentation will be provided the day after the event.

Due to health and safety preclusions related to the COVID 19 pandemic, in-person attendance will be limited, so advance reservations are highly recommended.

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