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👻 History After Dark: Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past 👻

Step into Bozeman’s haunting history on Friday, October 10, 2025 with The Extreme History Project! 🌙

This one-night-onlyself-guided walking tour takes you through downtown Bozeman, where you’ll encounter historical figures who share chilling stories of the past. From ghostly encounters to murdertragedyfrontier justice, and more, you’ll discover the darker side of Bozeman’s history in an unforgettable night of storytelling.

You’ll meet characters from Bozeman’s past, including Madam Lizzie WoodsBozeman’s first mayor, John BogertBozeman’s infamous medium, Emma MountsNelson and Ellen Story and so many more!

✨ Don’t miss this chance to experience the past like never before — once the night is over, the spirits disappear!


👻 History After Dark: Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past 👻

Step into Bozeman’s haunting history on Friday, October 10, 2025 with The Extreme History Project! 🌙

This one-night-onlyself-guided walking tour takes you through downtown Bozeman, where you’ll encounter historical figures who share chilling stories of the past. From ghostly encounters to murdertragedyfrontier justice, and more, you’ll discover the darker side of Bozeman’s history in an unforgettable night of storytelling.

You’ll meet characters from Bozeman’s past, including Madam Lizzie WoodsBozeman’s first mayor, John BogertBozeman’s infamous medium, Emma MountsNelson and Ellen Story and so many more!

✨ Don’t miss this chance to experience the past like never before — once the night is over, the spirits disappear!


Join us for a stroll through Bozeman history with one of our many tours this season! All tours start at the end of May and run through Labor Day. Hope you can join us!

Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm – Murders, Madams and Mediums: Bozeman’s Dark Side. Click here for more information and tickets. Join us for our most popular tour and traverse the back alleys and dark history of Bozeman’s past!

Sundays 1pm – Tents to Town: Bozeman’s Main Street. Click here for more information and tickets. Travel down Bozeman’s historic Main Street with us and learn about the people who built this town and the buildings that reflect that fascinating history!

Sundays 4pm – Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past: Bozeman’s Historic Sunset Hills Cemetery. Click here for tickets. Stroll through beautiful Sunset Hills Cemetery and learn the stories of the men and women who built Bozeman!

Wednesdays at 1pm and Saturdays at 3pm. Join us for an inside tour (no walking) of our new exhibit, Illuminating the Shadowed World of Bozeman’s Historic Red-Light District. Click here for tickets.

And many more tours . . . for all tours, dates, times and to secure tickets . . . follow this link!

Join us for our Victorian Market and Open House at The Extreme History Project on December 7th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm!

Step back in time with The Extreme History Project’s Victorian Market and Open House during this year’s Christmas Stroll! Immerse yourself in the charm of a Victorian holiday as you explore unique handcrafted gifts, our Used Book Shop, historical treasures, and festive decorations in a warm, welcoming atmosphere of our historic 1890s house.

Enjoy the irresistible aroma of hot cider and an assortment of delicious cookies while you browse. This is the perfect way to experience history, holiday cheer, and community spirit all in one place. Don’t miss this festive opportunity to make your holiday season truly special!

Hope to see you there!

History After Dark is nearly here! Take a step back in time 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.

Your self-guided journey will take you 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 our resurrected dead. This year’s tour will introduce some intriguing new cast members to delight you with their sagas.

This tour is offered Friday night, October 11th, at 7:00, 7:10, 7:20 and 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

Take a step back in time 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.

Your self-guided journey will take you 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 our resurrected dead. This year’s tour will introduce some intriguing new cast members to delight you with their sagas.

This tour is offered Friday night, October 11th, at 7:00, 7:10, 7:20 and 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

Take a step back in time 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.

Your self-guided journey will take you 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 our resurrected dead. This year’s tour will introduce some intriguing new cast members to delight you with their sagas.

This tour is offered Friday night, October 11th, at 7:00, 7:10, 7:20 and 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

Last Chance for our Seeking Fortunes: Bozeman’s Historic Chinese Community  tour with historian Jennifer Dunn!  

Join tour guide, Jennifer Dunn for our last Seeking Fortunes walking tour of the season tonight, Tuesday, August 13 at 6pm. Meet your guide at Extreme History headquarters located at 234 E. Mendenhall. Click here to secure tickets.

We have lots of new tours still coming up to take advantage of as the temperatures cool and we head into the end of summer!

NEW TOUR Steps through History: Bozeman’s South Side Historic Black Community. Discover the rich heritage and inspiring stories of Bozeman’s historic African American community who settled on Bozeman’s south side. We are able to go into the Samuel Lewis house on this tour, so it lasts about 2 hours.  September 19 at 6pm. Click here to purchase tickets

NEW TOUR Wheatfields, Railroads, and Brewers: Exploring Bozeman’s Historic North Side. Walking tour in Collaboration with Tinworks Art.

Click on date for more info and to secure tickets

August 24  at 1pm

August 31 at 1pm

September 14 at 1pm (new date added)

September 21 at 1pm

September 28 at 1pm

NEW TOUR The Chinese at Sunset Hills Cemetery with Mark Johnson. Join author and historian, Mark Johnson and the Extreme History Project for a walking tour of Bozeman’s historic Chinese section of Sunset Hills cemetery. August 31 at 3pm. Click here for more information and to secure tickets!  

Along the Gallagator: History of the Railway, South Tracy, and More! August 22 at 6pm. Click here for more information and to secure tickets!

Seeking Fortunes: Bozeman’s Historic Chinese Community.  August 13 at 6pm. Click here for more information and to secure tickets!

Gracious Gables: Bozeman’s Bon Ton District. August 28 at 6pm. Click here for more information and to secure tickets!

Our Weekly Tours

Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm. Murders, Madams and Mediums: Bozeman’s Dark Side. Click here for more information and to secure tickets! . We have partnered with the downtown restaurant, est.1864. When you come on the 3M tour, you’ll receive a free drink coupon to be used at 1864 – a great deal!

Sundays at 1pm. Tents to Town: Bozeman’s Historic Main Street. Click here for more information and to secure tickets!

Sundays at 4pm. Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past: Historic Sunset Hills Cemetery walking tour. Click here for more information and to secure tickets!

Tuesdays at 11, Fridays and Saturdays at 1pm. Illuminating the Shadowed World of Bozeman’s Historic Red-Light District Exhibit Tour. Click here for more information and to secure tickets.

Hope you can join us for a tour or come in and browse our used Book Shop at Extreme History Headquarters located at 234 E. Mendenhall in Downtown Bozeman, MT. Our summer open hours are Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 7pm!  

People love our tours, see feedback on our Tripadvisor page here!

Join us for a stroll through Bozeman history with one of our many tours this season! All tours start Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day. Hope you can join us!

New Tours this Season include:

Steps Through History: Bozeman’s South Side Historic Black Community. Click here for tickets. September 19 at 6pm.

Historic Tin Ceilings Walking Tour. Click here for tickets. Done for the season. Meet at 234 E. Mendenhall.

The Chinese at Sunset Hills Cemetery with Mark Johnson. Click here for more information and tickets. August 31 at 3pm. Meet at the entrance to Sunset Hills Cemetery.

Wheatfields, Railroads, and Brewers: Exploring Bozeman’s Historic North Side. Walking tour in Collaboration with Tinworks Art. Click on date for more info and to secure tickets:

August 31 at 1pm – With Historian Dale Martin as special guest

September 14 at 1pm – With Historian Mary Murphy as special guest

September 21 at 1pm – With winter wheat specialist Phil Bruckner and Historian Micah Change

September 28 at 1pm – With Archaeologist and railroad enthusiast, Craig Lee as special guest

Monthly Tours:

Gracious Gables: Bozeman’s Bon Ton District. Click here for tickets. August 28 at 6pm. Meet at The Story Mansion located at 811 S. Willson.

Hidden History: Rediscovering Bozeman Creek. Click here for tickets. Done for the season. Meet at City Hall located at 121 N. Rouse.

Seeking Fortunes: Bozeman’s Historic Chinese Community. Click here for tickets. Done for the season. Meet at 234 E. Mendenhall.

Along the Gallagator: History of the Railway, South Tracy, and More! Click here for tickets. August 22 at 6pm. Meet at the south side of the Bozeman Public Library parking lot.

Weekly Tours

Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm – Murders, Madams and Mediums: Bozeman’s Dark Side. Click here for more information and tickets. Join us for our most popular tour and traverse the back alleys and dark history of Bozeman’s past!

Sundays 1pm – Tents to Town: Bozeman’s Main Street. Click here for more information and tickets. Travel down Bozeman’s historic Main Street with us and learn about the people who built this town and the buildings that reflect that fascinating history!

Sundays 4pm – Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past: Bozeman’s Historic Sunset Hills Cemetery. Click here for tickets. Stroll through beautiful Sunset Hills Cemetery and learn the stories of the men and women who built Bozeman!

Tuesdays at 11am, Fridays and Saturdays at 1pm. Or join us for an inside tour (no walking) of our new exhibit, Illuminating the Shadowed World of Bozeman’s Historic Red-Light District. Click here for tickets.

People love our tours, see feedback on our Tripadvisor page here!

Join us for a stroll through Bozeman history with one of our many tours this season! All tours start Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day. Hope you can join us!

Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm – Murders, Madams and Mediums: Bozeman’s Dark Side. Click here for more information and tickets. Join us for our most popular tour and traverse the back alleys and dark history of Bozeman’s past!

Sundays 1pm – Tents to Town: Bozeman’s Main Street. Click here for more information and tickets. Travel down Bozeman’s historic Main Street with us and learn about the people who built this town and the buildings that reflect that fascinating history!

Sundays 4pm – Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past: Bozeman’s Historic Sunset Hills Cemetery. Click here for tickets. Stroll through beautiful Sunset Hills Cemetery and learn the stories of the men and women who built Bozeman!

Tuesdays at 11am, Fridays and Saturdays at 1pm. Or join us for an inside tour (no walking) of our new exhibit, Illuminating the Shadowed World of Bozeman’s Historic Red-Light District. Click here for tickets.

And many more tours . . . for all tours, dates, times and to secure tickets . . . follow this link!