Historical Bozeman figures haunt downtown walking tours in spirit of All Hallow’s Eve
Get ready to encounter the ghosts of Halloween Past with the Extreme History Project’s “History After Dark: Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past” Walking Tours on Friday, October 18th.
Take a step back in history and meet the colorful characters who shaped Bozeman. For one night only, the Extreme History Project is bringing such notables as Nelson Story, Lizzie Woods and John Bozeman back from the grave to tell their stories. Hear about their exploits and learn about life in this area as Bozeman struggled to become a town.
The self-guided journey will take tour participants down Main and Mendenhall streets to meet “soiled doves,” salacious madams, mystic mediums and other bold inhabitants of this western town. Tales of ghosts, murder and mayhem, frontier justice, brothels, and more will be told by the resurrected dead. This year’s tour will introduce some intriguing new cast members to delight attendees with their sagas.
Tickets are $20 per person and available for advance purchase at www.eventbrite.com (search “History After Dark”). Tours begin at 7pm, 7:10pm, 7:20pm and 7:30pm at the Extreme History Project, located at 234 E Mendenhall. Please note: this tour is not appropriate for children under 12. Contact info@extremehistoryproject.org or call (406) 220-2678 for further information.
The Extreme History Project encompasses a variety of events and activities that enhance the public’s understanding of how history has shaped our present and how understanding that legacy can affect the way we behave towards one another. Extreme History believes in setting a ‘Truth Agenda’ which will work toward eradicating political and social agendas from the traditional historical narratives and pursue a more balanced and honest expression of the past. Learn more at www.extremehistoryproject.org. •