16 episodes
Ghost Towns and History of Montana Ghost Towns and History of Montana, LLC
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3.6 • 7 Ratings
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Take a stroll through the history of the people and places of Montana in these interesting stories told by Jolene Ewert-Hintz of Ghost Towns and History of Montana
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Gold Seekers Hacked Perilous Wagon Trail Thru Mountains
Join Jolene from Ghost Towns and History of Montana for stories of the people and places that formed the Treasure State! In this episode, we learn about the adventurous journey of John Allen as he forged his way to Cooke City and stuck by the town through years of ups and downs.
Story Accessed from the Library of Congress at: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
Music by David Gwyn Jones
Sound Clips provided by: Zapsplat.com
Photo Courtesy of the Montana Oil and Mining Journal -
A Pioneer's Story
Join Jolene from Ghost Towns and History of Montana for stories of the people and places that formed the Treasure State! In this episode, we hear a Pioneer's Story of early-day life on the plains and in the old mining camp towns of Montana Territory.
Story Accessed from the Library of Congress at: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
Music by David Gwyn Jones
Sound Clips provided by: Zapsplat.com
Photo Courtesy of The Kevin Review -
First School in MT taught by Lucy Darling Amid Wild Surroundings
Join Jolene from Ghost Towns and History of Montana for stories of the people and places that formed the Treasure State! In this episode, we get a first-hand account from Lucy Darling on what it was like to teach the first school in Bannack...
Story Accessed from www.montananewspapers.org
Music by David Gwyn Jones
Sound Clips provided by: Zapsplat.com
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Dancehall Girl Slain by Enraged Suitor
Join Jolene from Ghost Towns and History of Montana for stories of the people and places that formed the Treasure State! In this episode we learn the story of Helen Patterson aka Nellie Paget who found herself working as a dancing girl in a Bannack saloon...
Story Accessed from the Library of Congress at: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
Music by David Gwyn Jones
Sound Clips provided by: Zapsplat.com
Photo by Jolene Ewert-Hintz -
Old Mining Camp of Castle May Boom as a Result of a Recent Rich Discovery
Join Jolene from Ghost Towns and History of Montana for stories of the people and places that formed the Treasure State! In this episode, we check in on the old mining camp of Castle as the few men left there make a surprising discovery...
Story accessed from the Library of Congress at: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
Music by David Gwyn Jones
Sound Clips provided by: Zapsplat.com -
Montana Pupils Ride to School
Join Jolene from Ghost Towns and History of Montana for stories of the people and places that formed the Treasusre State! In this episode, we are introduced to the school wagon. A great, new mode of transportation for students...
Story accessed from the Library of Congress at: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
Music by David Gwyn Jones
Sound Clips provided by: Zapsplat.com
Customer Reviews
Very Interesting Tales
These well told tales about life in Montana are worth a listen. They are clearly related by the host as she gives the listener a glimpse into life before law in this rugged territory. Hearing stories of the real people and their harsh living conditions, and the authentic customs of pioneer life quickly pass due to the interest and enthusiasm with which the story teller presents the tale. Beginnings of present-day towns and cities throughout Montana revolve around fascinating historical people and events. This is worth your listening.