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This Year is Almost History!

Posted: December 31, 2024 by extremehistory in Uncategorized
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Dear Friends,

As the year draws to a close, we at Extreme History are grateful for the part you’ve played in supporting our mission. This past year, we’ve taken significant steps to bring history to the community, making it accessible, engaging, and relevant. We believe that history is not just about the past—it’s a vital part of today’s conversations and our shared commitment to a fairer future.

Through our walking tours, The Dirt on the Past podcast, the documentary series The Story of Us: The Women Who Shaped Montana, History after Dark, Tales from the Tombstones, exhibits, Book Club and so much more, we’ve shared the stories that often get overlooked. With your support, we’ve been able to bring history to life.  

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to The Extreme History Project so we can continue to uncover, preserve and share these important stories. With your help, we can continue bringing history to life, bridging past and present, and strengthening the foundations of our community and democracy. Thank you for your support and for believing, as we do, in the power of history.

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In Gratitude,

Crystal Alegria and all of us at Team Extreme

New Exhibit – Illuminating the Shadowed World of Bozeman’s Historic Red-Light District

Posted: March 6, 2024 by extremehistory in Uncategorized
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We’re excited to announce that The Extreme History Project has a new exhibit, Illuminating the Shadowed World of Bozeman’s Historic Red-Light District! This exhibit is located within our historic building (located at 234 E. Mendenhall in Bozeman, MT) which was built in 1891 specifically to be a brothel. We are offering exhibit tours on Tuesdays at 11am, Wednesdays at 1pm and Saturdays at 1pm through the Spring. CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TOUR!

You’re invited to explore a little known part of Bozeman’s history. The exhibit examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918. You’ll learn about the lives and stories of two district madams, Lizzie Woods and Libbie Hayes and how they navigated the legalities, social stigmas and moralities of their business. You’ll learn too about the harsh realities these women lived with including drug addiction, violence and early death due to overdose, disease or suicide. Adding a rich cultural dimension to the narrative is the Chinese community’s connection to the district. This exhibit promises you a thought-provoking journey, shedding a new light on those who lived and worked in the shadows of Bozeman’s red-light district.

The tour is one-hour long and takes place within the Extreme History building. The tour will focus on the exhibit and building history. Hope you can join us! CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TOUR.

A BIG thank you to our exhibit sponsors including: Sally and Bob Beles, Erotique, Bridgercare, Treeline Coffee Roasters, Montana State University Women’s Center, Wild Crumb, and the Gallatin History Museum.