A drawer full of late 19th century objects, collected for an antiquated tour called “Grandma’s Attic,” stood unused for many years in the Montana Homeland exhibit at the Montana Historical Society. In the 21″‘ century, many of the students who visit have grandparents who were born in the 1940’s and …
One thing that can be said of any U.S. Navy ship is that it has a “wow” factor. No hooks are needed. The ship’s size will immediately impress kids. And, its function — it does have guns doesn’t it? — makes excitement a sure bet. But, what can be said …
After years of conducting tours for high school students, the docents and education staff at the Montana Historical Society realized that something was missing. Secondary students responded well to the inquiry method we used, but their need to explore on their own wasn’t being met. A docent and staff brainstorming …