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THE MONTANA ACADEMY OF LIVING HISTORY
2010
CATALOGUE OF COURSES
SEPTEMBER 15 -17
DEER LODGE, MONTANA
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Big Sky Draft Horse Expo
September 18 -19
The Montana Academy of Living History is dedicated to
preserving, understanding and recreating the heirloom cultures,
skills, environments and experiences of the peoples inhabiting the
Rocky mountain area of Montana through seminars, hands-on learning opportunities and educational programs
WELCOME to the Montana Academy of Living History located in Historic Deer Lodge, Montana. Our workshops are held at two locations. These are the Old Prison Museums including the Territorial Prison and the Grant-Kohrs Ranch, a National Historic Site dating from 1859. These locations provide appropriate settings for living history workshops, and programs providing understand and/or re-creating the heirloom cultures, skills, environments and experiences of the peoples who lived here now and in the past.
Our list of courses this year provide educational and fun opportunities in skills ranging from rug crocheting, Dutch oven cooking, birding, gold panning, beef judging, horsehair hitching, barn viewing, Beaverslide haying, wool spinning and vintage tractor display. There are evening lectures on western artists, mining remediation, and western history. There are more activities than you can possibly attend, so choose what interests you.
Your week of learning concludes with the enjoyment of watching draft horses and mules in action during the Annual Big Sky Draft Horse Expo at the fair grounds, located just across the road from Grant-Kohrs. The Big Sky Draft Horse Expo has many additional activities that include; Obstacle Course, Pleasure Cart, Feed Team Race, Ladies Cart, Antique/Unique Vehicles, and much more.
Do not forget to enjoy the 5 Museums located at The Old Montana Prison Complex, which are free during the week, to those who purchase a 2010 Expo Event Button.
There will be plenty of learning opportunities, and time to have fun meeting new people while learning old skills. Indeed, Historic Deer Lodge is Montana's September Place to Be!
CONTACT INFORMATION
ACADEMY CATALOG/INFORMATION Julia Brewer
www.academyoflivinghistory.com Old Prison Museums 1106 Main Street
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-3111 Email: info@pcmaf.org
GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
www.nps.gov/grko Julie Croglio, Park Ranger/Education Specialist
266 Warren Lane, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-2070 ext 226
Email: Julie_Croglio@nps.gov
OLD PRISON MUSEUMS Julia Brewer
www.pcmaf.org 1106 Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-3111 or 406-846-3114
Email: info@pcmaf.org
BIG SKY DRAFT HORSE EXPO Marion Barton, Secretary
www.drafthorseexpo.com POB 23 Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-2854 or 406-846-2744 Email: mnb1@rfwave.net
How to Apply
Montana Academy of Living History Workshops are fee based, unless otherwise noted. Enrollment in some courses may be limited so early registration is encouraged. A registration form is attached at the end of this catalog.
Registration deadline is September 8, 2010. After September 13, 2010 all fees are non-refundable.
Workshops not meeting minimum enrollments by September 13, 2010 may be cancelled and applicants will be notified of cancellation by September 13, 2010. Fees for Academy cancelled workshops will be refunded.
Registration is required of all courses (including those that are free) as workshop space is limited.
Mail completed registration forms to: Julia Brewer Old Prison Museums 1106 Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-3111 Email: info@pcmaf.org
THE MONTANA ACADEMY OF LIVING HISTORY 2010 WORKSHOP & LECTURE OFFERINGS
MALH-THUR.101
Buggy Pen Striping
Presented by: Dave Watkins
A “hands on” workshop showing participants how to Pen Stripe a buggy to an original look. Dave is well recognized for his expertise in construction and restoration of horse drawn vehicles. Get your questions answered by an expert.
- Workshop Location: Grant-Kohrs Ranch
- Class Dates: Thursday, September 16 8 AM - 5 PM
- Fee: $100
- Course is limited to 10 participants; early registration is advised
Display – Vintage Tractors
Presented by: Pioneer Power Tractor Club Members
Have you ever wanted to learn about the tractors your grandparents drove? The Pioneer Power Tractor Club of Deer Lodge will have on display tractors of the 1920 to 1960 era. Folks from the club will be on hand to provide handouts on each tractor as well as answer questions you may have.
- Workshop Location: Grant-Kohrs Ranch
- Class Dates: Thursday, September 16 8 AM - 5 PM
- Fee: FREE No registration needed
MALH-THUR.102
Birding in the Deer Lodge Valley
Presented by: Gary Swant
This is a great class for any birding enthusiast! Gary will talk about the history of birding and birding in Montana. He will then talk about the tools that are needed such as binoculars, spotting scopes, field guides, and computer programs on birding. Then Gary will do a pre-test on the birds that are found in Arrowstone Park in the autumn and then the group will do a walk through and look at the birds in Arrowstone and then there will be a post-test on all knowledge that has been obtained and any discussion. Gary makes birding fun and interesting for all levels from the beginning birder to the advanced. Participants should bring a pair of Binoculars.
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Art Gallery
- Class Dates: Thursday, September 16 9 AM - 4 PM
- Participation Fee $10 including materials
MALH-THUR.103-1
Rag Rugs - Crocheted
Presented by: Laura Lee Swant
From the necessity of using and reusing every bit of everything a family owned in the depression era comes this method of rug construction. Laura Lee will have you start your own rug that you can finish after the workshop. You need to bring fabric of your choice (8 to 10 t-shirts or 6 to 8 yards of material to finish) and an 8, 9, or 10 mm crochet hook. You will be shown how to tear fabric and start a rug that will last for years.
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Board Room
- Class Date: Thursday, September 16 10:00 AM - Noon
- Fee: $10.00
MALH-FRI.103-2
Rag Rugs - Crocheted
Presented by: Laura Lee Swant
- Workshop Location: Pen Conventions Center; Pen Board Room
- Class Date Thursday, September 16 1 PM - 3 PM
- Fee: $10.00 plus bring fabric and hook
MALH-THUR.104
Western Romanic History and the Deer Lodge Valley
Presented by: Don Cappa
Don has a vast knowledge of the Wild West and the many characters that helped to form this history. Join him in reliving some of this romantic history in a fun and entertaining way.
- Workshop Location: The Pen Convention Center; Large Room
- Class Date: Thursday, September 16 10 AM - 12 PM
- Fee: $5.00
MALH-THUR.109
Beef Quality Assurance – Twilight Training
Presented by: Montana Beef Quality Assurance Team
This session will include low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, chute-side cattle treatment, animal care discussions and an industry update. A free lunch will be provided and attendees can become BQA certified.
- Workshop Location: Grant-Kohrs Ranch
- Class Date: Thursday, September 16 10 AM - 2 PM
- Fee: Free
MALH-THUR.105
Orientation & Fundamentals of Horsehair Hitching
Presented by: Ron & Shoni Maulding
Find out what hitched horsehair is, a general description of how it is done, and display of finished products. This is an overview discussion and will help you prepare for course number MALH-FRI.109 on Friday. The Orientation class registration is unlimited. MALH-FRI.109 is limited to 10 students
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Large Room
- Class Date: Thursday, September 16 1 PM - 3 PM
- Fee: $10.00
MALH-THUR.106
Panning for Gold
Presented by: John Berryman
Did you ever want to learn to pan for gold? This is a “hands-on” course to show you the fine points of “panning”. You will be given your own bucket of dirt to find the mother lode. This is a lot of fun and educational.
- Workshop Location: Prospector's Playground (across the Old Prison Museum)
- Class Date: Thursday, September 16 1 PM - 3 PM
- Fee: $25 per person, maximum 15 participants
MALH-THUR.107
Sapphire Hunting
Presented by: John Berryman
Learn the in and outs of finding sapphires. This class is similar to MALH-THUR.106, but the techniques that John uses are specific to sapphires rather than gold.
- Workshop Location: Prospector's Playground (across the street from the car museum)
- Class Date: Thursday, September 16 3 PM - 5 PM
- Fee: $25 per person, maximum 15 participants
MALH-THUR.108
Haying with a Beaverslide
Presented by: Local rancher Bill and Jill McIntosh
Have you seen the large loaves of hay in the Avon area? Bill is an area rancher who uses the Beaverslide to put up hay rather than round or square bale. Come hear about a historical way to hay that is unique to southwest Montana.
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Board Room
- Class Date: Thursday, September 16 3 PM - 5 PM
- Fee: $5.00
Display – Vintage Tractors
Presented by: Pioneer Power Tractor Club Members
Have you ever wanted to learn about the tractors your grandparents drove? The Pioneer Power Tractor Club of Deer Lodge will have on display tractors of the 1920 to 1960 era. Folks from the club will be on hand to provide handouts on each tractor as well as answer questions you may have.
- Workshop Location: Grant-Kohrs Ranch
- Class Dates: Friday, September 17 8 AM - 5 PM
- Fee: FREE
MALH-FRI.110
Prospecting for Gold & Sapphires
Presented by: John Berryman
This is a field trip to the mountains near Deer Lodge. You will be given the opportunity to get your hands into the dirt and find that beautiful sapphire or gold nugget. Transportation is not provided, and you will need to bring your own lunch. This is an experience you will talk about for years, especially if you hit “pay dirt”.
- Workshop Location: Prospector's Playground (across the street from Old Prison Museum)
- Class Date: Friday, September 17 8 AM - 4 PM
- Fee: $75.00, Maximum 15 students
MALH-FRI.111- 1
Wool Spinning
Presented by: Ed and Sue James
Ed and Sue run the Sugar Loaf Wool Carding Mill. They will teach the fundamentals of spinning wool on spinning wheel. The class is limited to four as that is the number of spinning wheels they have. If you have a spinning wheel and want to learn more bring yours to the class. Products from the mill will be available for sale and an optional field trip to the mill can be arranged. This class is repeated four times, once each time slot. (10:00 AM to Noon, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM tp 5:00 PM).
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Large Room
- Class Date: Friday, September 17 8 AM - 10 AM
- Fee: $15.00
MALH-FRI.111-2 Wool Spinning
Presented by: Ed and Sue James
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Large Room
- Class Date: Friday, September 17 10 AM - Noon
- Fee: $15.00
MALH-FRI.111-3 Wool Spinning
Presented by: Ed and Sue James
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Large Room
- Class Date: Friday, September 17 1 PM - 3 PM
- Fee: $15.00
MALH-FRI.111-4 Wool Spinning
Presented by: Ed and Sue James
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Large Room
- Class Date: Friday, September 17 3 PM - 5 PM
- Fee: $15.00
MALH-FRI.112
Horsehair Hitching – How to & Hands On
Presented by: Ron & Shoni Maulding
Participants will make a hitched horsehair key fob. Skills learned will be making pulls, the two knots used in hitching, understanding drop, add, and standing pulls. Other concepts such as the six-row diamond, the basic for all geometric patterns will be discussed. Maulding’s book, The Complete Guide for Self-Learning, is required for reference during the class. The book and all materials are included in the registration fee. Bring your own small scissors and ruler.
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Board Room
- Class Date: Friday, September 17 8 AM - Noon
- Fee: $50.00, Maximum 10 students
MALH-FRI.113
Barns of the Clark Fork Valley
Presented by: Ruth Little
This class will be spent telling the things to look for when photographing barns and how to go about finding the stories they hold. A field trip to take pictures of a barn will end the class. (Transportation to the barn site is not provided.) The objective of this class is to get others involved in taking barn pictures and collecting stories.
- Workshop Location: Pen Convention Center; Board Room
- Class Date: Friday, September 17 10 AM - Noon, followed by afternoon field trip
- Fee: $10 per person, maximum 15
MALH-FRI.114
Home On The Range – Everyday Use and Care of Cast Iron Cookware
Presented by: Jack Hinkle
The emphasis of this class will be on cooking, cleaning and maintenance of cast iron cookware in the modern kitchen. This class will involve cooking, so be sure to bring your appetites.
- Workshop Location: Grant-Kohrs Ranch
- Class Date: Friday, September 18 9 AM - Noon
- Fee: $10 per person
EVENING PROGRAMS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
MALH-WED.201
Lee Silliman presents: ARTIST OF THE OLD WEST
Lee will delight lovers of Western Art through framed reproductions, images of the master artists of the American West. This historical imagery encompasses early portraits of Native Americans, fur trappers and traders, frontier cowboys, army soldiers and wildlife. Lee will expand upon each of the artists and background of each image. If you love western art, you will enjoy this presentation.
- 7 PM Pen Convention Center; Art Gallery
- Fee: FREE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
MALH-THUR.202
Gary Swant presents: REMEDIATION TO RECREATION: THE STORY OF THE WARM SPRINGS PONDS
The Warm Springs ponds were originally constructed by the Anaconda Company, now owned by Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO). These ponds were built to hold and treat sediments that flowed downstream in Silver Bow Creek from mining activities in the Butte Mining District. The ponds were first built in 1911 and upgraded in 1916 and 1959. This PowerPoint presentation will provide the history of the ponds, how they mediate pollution on the Clark Fork River, and the transition of the area into a premier wildlife, fishing and recreational complex called the Warm Springs Wildlife Management Area, jointly operated by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and ARCO. This presentation will show how pollution facilities can also be an asset to the citizen of an area through recreation activities.
- 7 PM Pen Convention Center; Large Room
- Fee: FREE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
MALH THUR.203
HOT DOGS AND HISTORY
This is a family program for kids from 5-95. Come burn a hot dog and marshmallows over a campfire at Grant-Kohrs and enjoy some fun history with historical figures of our past.
- 6 PM Grant-Kohrs Visitors Center
- Fee: FREE
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ANNUAL BIG SKY DRAFT HORSE EXPO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, & 19, 2010
Events will be held at the Tri-County Fairgrounds, in Deer Lodge, Montana. Please contact Big Sky Draft Horse Expo for more information at;
Big Sky Draft Horse Expo www.drafthorseexpo.com
P.O Box 23
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722 (406) 846-2354 or (406) 846-2744
ACADEMY FACULTY
JOHN BERRYMAN
John and his family own and operate Prospectors Playground in Deer Lodge. John has been prospecting for 16 years and specializes in teaching the art of panning for gold and screening for sapphires and garnets. With the classes that John offers, you will learn about the basic equipment required for panning, where to look and how to use the equipment. The field class offers a hands on experience for looking for gold in a mountain stream.
DON CAPPA
Don Cappa began his love of history after inheriting his father's gun collection. Over the years, Don has become a Western historian and a collector of Western memorabilia, which he has on display at the Frontier Montana Museum in Deer Lodge. Through his growing collection, Don has developed a love for history and has a strong desire to share the information with others.
JACK HINKLE
Jack grew up on a ranch near Eureka, MT, cooking on a wood cook stove using cast iron cookware (skillets, griddles, etc.) He was taught from an early age the use and care of them. Jack can’t remember a time in life when he didn’t have at least a couple of cast iron skillets around. When Jack married his wife, Carol, in 1972, she brought with her another skillet or two, and their collection has expanded since then. In the 90’s Jack joined a nationwide cast iron collectors’ club whose sole purpose is to educate people on the use, care, and collectability of cast iron cookware. Jack currently has over 600 pieces in his collection, and uses cast iron to cook in every day.
ED & SUE JAMES
Ed and Sue James started Sugar Loaf Wool Carding Mill April 21, 2000 near Hall, Montana. Ed and Sue wanted to provide an outlet for wool grown by local producers. They take the raw wool and process it in their facility, turning it into wool batts and rovings, pillows, mattress covers, and comforters. All of the finished products are hand sewn.
Visitors are welcome to view the wool carding process. School children, quilt guilds, retired teachers, spinning and weaving guilds, and many tourists have enjoyed learning how wool is processed and why wool is a wonderful fiber.
RUTH LITTLE
Born and raised in the Big Hole Valley – a fifth generation resident. Ruth taught in the Darby school system, and with her husband managed a ranch at Dell, MT. She served on the board of the Beaverhead County Museum and organized the Smithsonian’s “Barn-Again” tour. For this presentation she photographed over 200 barns and collected their stories. She discovered barns have a story that needs to be told!
RON & SHONI MAULING
Ron and Shoni Maulding are an award-winning team who have taken hitching to new levels. They collaborate on all their projects, though not always working on each project together. Shoni hitches horsehair. Ron produces the leatherwork and metal work, usually sterling silver, for the hitched inlays in bolos, buckles, necklaces, etc. Shoni is a native of the Deer Lodge Valley, and Ron once worked as the supervisor for Montana State Prison hobby program. The Moulding’s teach workshops on horsehair hitching and have written and published two books on the art.
BILL MCINTOSH
Bill McIntosh and his wife Jill have spent their lives ranching in the Avon area, thirty miles north of Deer Lodge. The ranch they live and work on has been owned by the family since 1910, and for most of those years the summer job of “putting up hay” has been done with the use of the beaverslide.
LEE SILLIMAN
Lee Silliman is a local high school Science and Math teacher and has lived in Deer Lodge for the past 36 years. Since his high school days, Lee has been fascinated with the art of the American West. He moved to Montana in 1969 in order to immerse himself in the “Big Sky Country: that Charlie Russell painted so well. In addition to collecting books about the many artists who visually portrayed western frontier culture of the nineteenth century, he recently began framing quality reproductions of their artworks. This collection will be the focus of his talk about the ten most influential artist in this genre.
GARY SWANT
Gary Swant has a Master Degree in Education, with an emphasis in field Ecology from the University of Montana.
He taught biology at Powell County High School in Deer Lodge for 25 years and retired in 1993. During his teaching career he taught many college summer courses for both the University of Montana and Montana State University on science related issues. He has also authored a book, and several science curriculums. He has coauthored a number of curriculums in the field of outdoor education and ecology. He has published articles in Montana Outdoors and the National Biology Teacher Magazine.
He has also served as a consultant for the schools, Montana Fish Wild Life and Parks, and Grant-Kohrs National Historic Site authoring 3 field guides and several Environmental Assessments.
Gary is president of GoBirdMontana, a birding guide business. He frequently speaks on birds and leads numerous bird walks for organizations. Swant holds the title of seeing the most species of birds in Montana in one year, 328. He accomplished that goal in 2007.
LAURA LEE SWANT
Laura Lee has been a homemaker and seamstress, and enjoys the culinary skills. She has been doing Crocheted Rag Rugs for years and enjoys teaching others to make their own. She get great satisfaction out of reusing materials to make new products for the home.
DAVID WATKINS
A farm in western North Dakota is where David Watkins started. He grew up in the transition period where horses were still working, but tractors were becoming accepted. His farm style education led him to working in auto mechanics, degrees in vocational education and teaching vocational education. Dave lived in Deer Lodge for many years while he was the director of the Montana State Prison vocational education program.
Dave's enjoyment of woodworking and metal fabrication led him into the repair and restoration of horse drawn vehicles. His hobby has grown into Wagon & Wheel Works, a full time retirement business. Not content with just accurate historical restorations, Dave has continued to teach. His wagon wheel building courses are highly recommended.
Dave now conserves and restores horse drawn vehicles and teaches classes in wheelwrighting, body and upholstery restoration at Wagon & Wheel Works in Manning, North Dakota.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
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Attend the 15th Annual Big Sky Draft Horse Expo at the fairgrounds across from Grant-Kohrs, Saturday and Sunday September 18 and 19. Singles to 6 horse hitches will again be showing at the Fairgrounds in Deer Lodge during two performances each day. Working teamster events including the popular feed team races are included. Some new events are included this year, as well as two additional performances.
The 2010 class of inductees to the Montana Draft Teamster Hall of Fame will be presented at the start of the Saturday afternoon performance on September 19th. This honor belongs to those Montana teamsters who have demonstrated a commitment to the preservation, education, and community service using draft animals. The Hall is sponsored by both the Montana Draft Horse and Mule Association and Big Sky Draft Horse Expo.
EXPO EVENT BUTTON
Purchase of the $15 Event Button Entry provides entry to both days of the Annual Big Sky Draft Horse Expo. This button also provides 4 days of free admission to the five Old Prisons Museums and discounts at some merchants in downtown Deer Lodge, and entry to prize drawings during the show. The event button is truly a bargain. (The daily admission alone to Expo is $8 and it is $8 per day for the Prison Museums admission.)
Montana Auto Museum
Too many to list, but too much to miss, is a visit to the Montana Auto Museum in the Old Prison. Over 140 cars are on display from classic Chevy, Mopar and Ford muscle cars to a Schacht high wheeler and a 1903 Ford with tonneau and wicker side baskets. Listed by USA Today as one of the Top 10 “Must See” Car Museums in the country, the Montana Auto Museum offers a splendid display of automotive history.
Old Prison Museum
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Old Prison Museum was the working prison for Montana from 1871 to 1979. Old Montana Prison was built by inmate labor under the supervision of Warden Frank Conley. The complex survived riots and fire during its 108 years of operation until it was relocated 5 miles west of town.
Yesterday’s Playthings
Generations of toys played with by children of all ages, are on display. Trains, cars, doll, teddy bears, and antique dolls and doll furniture are just a few of the categories housed in this museum. Everyone can take a trip down memory lane while viewing all the playthings inside this museum.
Frontier Montana Museum
Housed in the Old Prisons Mule Barn and fittingly so, artifacts in this museum showcase the old west. Items include saloon memorabilia, cowboy and Indian artifacts, and Libby Custer’s silver tea service. Situated next door is Cottonwood City, a representation of what a frontier town would have been like. This is the perfect place to get lost in your mind about how life was when the west was still wild.
Powell County Museum
Powell County Museum features artifacts pertaining to the history of the Deer Lodge Valley. Current displays feature wood carved folk art, mining, period furnishings, and other collectables. Here visitors will find a little bit of everything to entertain their eyes.
Download registration form here
Mail completed registration forms to: Julia Brewer Old Prison Museums 1106 Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-3111 Email: Registration@PCMAF.org
Register on line at www.academyoflivinghistory.com
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