Museum of the Rockies presents:
EXHIBIT DATES
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 TO JANUARY 21, 2018
Location
Museum of the Rockies
David F. Barry photographed Native American men and women, frontier scouts, soldiers, trappers, missionaries and other pioneers, recording the panorama of people who populated the northern plains in the late 19th century. Barry recorded forts, battlefields, and the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in present-day North Dakota.
Barry developed long-term relationships with some of his Lakota and Dakota subjects, who called him Icastinyanka Cikala Hanzi, “Little Shadow Catcher.” This exhibition examines his career from a photographer’s assistant to a professional image-maker in his own right.
A veritable list of the people who played important parts in the story of the radically changing character of Dakota Territory, both American Indian, and Euro-American, are presented here. Chiefs Sitting Bull and Gall and Joseph of the Nez Perce, George Custer, and his army associates, and many others are all represented in Barry’s voluminous portfolio.
Memory on Glass examines Barry’s work as he recorded the creation of the Standing Rock Reservation and the ongoing controversies that continue to surround American Indians and their relationship with the U.S. government to this day.
Produced by MOR Exhibitions, Memory on Glass will feature new research about Barry’s life by Museum of the Rockies’ Curator of History, Michael Fox.
s intriguing lectures & family fun 
Fall has settled into the Gallatin Valley, and with it a full calendar at the Museum of the Rockies. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming lectures and events at your neighborhood museum.
The Gallatin History Museum Lecture Series continues with Montana: In the Movies, Boxing Ring, & Football Fields presented by Brian D’Ambrosio on Wednesday, October 4th in Hager Auditorium beginning at 6pm. This presentation is free and open to the public. These lectures focus on the dynamic and lively history of the Gallatin Valley.
The Elise R. Donohue Lectures on the American West series will present Who Was A. B. Hammond & Why Should You Care? with historian Gregory Gordon, Thursday, October 5th beginning at 6pm. The lecture will be held in Hager Auditorium and is open to the public.
In an overview of his new book, When Money Grew on Trees: A. B. Hammond and the Age of the Timber Baron, Gordon will explore the legacy and reputation of one of Montana’s most despised, yet important, historical figures.
In this biographical sketch of the infamous lumberman, Gordon examines the ecological costs of frontier capitalism and how the struggle over natural resources gave rise to the two most pervasive forces in American life: the federal government and the modern corporation. Copies of the author’s books will be available for sale and autographing available following the presentation.
Join MOR Paleontologists for the annual Fossil Festival in celebration of National Fossil Day on Wednesday, October 11th from 5–7pm. Meet real paleontologists, watch a dinosaur-themed Planetarium show, and explore select specimens from MOR’s mammal fossil collection. This event will features free admission to MOR’s Siebel Dinosaur Complex and pizza for $1 per slice.
In continuation of the tradition, children ages 5–12 will have the opportunity to earn an official “Junior Paleontologist” badge or certificate from the National Park Service by completing hands-on activities. With more engaging activities, more program partners, and more to see and do, this year’s celebration of fossils is guaranteed to inspire young budding paleontologists!
Roots of Wisdom Family Day will follow on Saturday, October 14th from 2–5pm. Come explore how traditional indigenous knowledge and western science can provide complementary solutions to ecological and health challenges through hands-on activities and special presentations. Families are invited to explore how indigenous communities in Montana and throughout the U.S. use established ecological relationships with the local environment to restore land and waters and improve health and community well-being. With activities and presentations for all ages, this event is included with museum admission.
The next edition of the Science Inquiry Lecture Series, Unseen Yellowstone: Microbial Discoveries and Biotech Applications with Dr. Brent Peyton, is set for Wednesday, October 18th in Hager Auditorium beginning at 7pm. This presentation is open to the public.
Hot springs are natural ecosystems where microorganisms have adapted to high temperatures and unique geochemical environments, making them ideal locations for understanding extreme ecosystems. Dr. Peyton, Director of the Thermal Biology Institute at Montana State University, will tell you why thermal features are “target” environments for isolating novel and robust microorganisms for biotechnology and energy applications.
At each month’s Science Inquiry Lecture, explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society through speaker presentations followed by a Q&A session.
A Star Viewing event is scheduled for Friday, October 20th from 8–10pm. Join for an observing session on the Bair Plaza in front of the Museum. Saturn will be up before 9pm, and after, attendees will check out star clusters and the Andromeda galaxy. This event is open to the public and weather permitting.
Looking ahead, the return of MOR’s Family Grossology Halloween Party will unfold from 2–5pm on Saturday, October 21st. Start your Halloween celebrations early with the area’s “grossest” annual tradition! Come in costume to see disgusting science, make some icky crafts, and check out what your scabs look like on the big screen. Spooky stories and goody bags make this the perfect family costume party for all “mad scientists”! This event is included with museum admission.
For more information about these and other upcoming events, visit www.museumoftherockies.org or call (406) 994-5257. •
