Monthly Program
Yellowstone Historical Society
When: January - May and September - November. Third Friday of the Month (check schedule to verify)
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 2465 Grant Road, Billings, MT 59102
The free program commences at 6:45 PM. Dinner is served dinner at 6:00 PM and is $30 a person. Our callers contact members prior to the meeting for dinner reservations. First time guests please phone (406) 656-2786 no later than ten days before the program for a dinner reservation. If you sign up for dinner and do not attend you will still be charged for the meal as the YHS must pay for all requested meals.
2026 Programs
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All meals are served with a salad, rolls, coffee, and tea. You do not have to purchase a meal to enjoy the free presentation!
September Dinner: Blackened Cilantro Lime Salmon on a bed of Wild Rice & Vegetable Medley.
October Dinner: Herb Crusted Striploin served medium with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Chef’s Choice Vegetable
November Dinner: Parmesan Crusted Pork-Chop with Creamy White Garlic Sauce & Roasted Baby Potatoes and Chef’s Choice Vegetable
September 18th
The History of McCormick’s in Montana: Songs and Other Assorted Tales by Mike McCormick
Mike spent most of his working life with the Indian Health Service on various Reservations. He writes songs and tells stories. Most of them are true. This presentation traces the arrival of the McCormick’s to Montana in the mid-1860s and continues up to the present day.
October 8th (The Thursday before Histories Mysteries 2026)
November 20th
ID O’Donnell by Melody Dobson and Jody L. Lamp
ID O’Donnell’s work contributed to the greater good of “neighbor” and “industry” in the early 1900’s. Directly involved in the developments of reclaiming the “arid west” lands, ID, was “indefatigable” in the creation of successful irrigation projects throughout the western United States.
