• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Digital News Updates
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business

Montana Historical Society Launches Final Fundraising Push for Montana Heritage Center

June 13, 2025

The Montana Historical Society has kicked off the final phase of its ambitious capital campaign to complete the Montana Heritage Center, announcing a $1 million fundraising goal to cross the finish line on the $60 million project.

With $59 million already secured from generous donors across the state and nation, the Society is calling on Montanans to help bring the vision of a world-class history and cultural center to full realization. The final campaign runs through July 30 and welcomes contributions of any size.

“This final stretch represents an opportunity for every Montanan to be a part of something truly special,” said Ginny Sullivan, Development Officer for the Montana Historical Society. “We are incredibly grateful to have come this far thanks to the overwhelming support from donors who share our vision. Now we’re asking the broader community to help us cross the finish line.”

A Transformative Investment in Montana’s History

The Montana Heritage Center, located in Helena, will serve as the state’s premier destination for preserving, exploring, and celebrating Montana’s rich heritage. Once complete, the facility will add 66,000 square feet of new space and renovate the existing 95,000-square-foot building.

The expanded facility will include:

  • Three cutting-edge museum galleries
  • A public event center
  • Educational classrooms
  • A reference room for researchers
  • A café and retail space featuring Made in Montana products
  • An interpretive trail connecting visitors to Montana’s landscape and stories

Deep Roots, Generous Support

The campaign’s success so far has been driven by major contributions from Montana-rooted philanthropists and institutions. Leading donors include the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Norm Asbjornson, and BNSF Railway.

Wells Fargo, a longtime supporter of the Society, donated $250,000 to the Heritage Center project and has contributed historically significant artifacts, including a large gold collection that will be featured in the Homeland Gallery. That exhibit will showcase nuggets, gold dust, wire gold, and coins—items that connect directly to the early story of Montana’s frontier and mining economy.

“These artifacts, and the stories behind them, represent the deep connections so many people feel to Montana’s past,” Sullivan said. “That connection is the heart of this campaign.”

All Montanans Invited to Join the Effort

The Historical Society hopes this final campaign will encourage broad participation from individuals, families, and communities who want to play a role in shaping Montana’s future by honoring its past.

“We hope everyone who values Montana’s history will consider helping us cross the finish line,” Sullivan added. “The Montana Heritage Center will stand as a testament not only to our state’s remarkable history, but also to the generosity and vision of the people who made it possible.”

By: DNU staff

Filed Under: Featured, Home Featured, News

Related Articles:

  • Montana Delegation Urges President Trump to Impose Tariffs on Russian Palladium
  • Knudsen Leads 23-State Coalition Urging EPA to Stop Funding Climate Advocacy Group
  • Warren Buffett Marks 95th Birthday With Reflection on Legacy, Berkshire’s Future
  • Bozeman-Based Texbase Launches Advisory Board,
  • Carter County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of Children
  • Daines Urges Swift Implementation of Executive Order Expanding 401(k) Investment

Primary Sidebar

Digital News Updates Logo

Recent News Posts

  • Montana State opens quantum computing facility
  • Montana Historical Society Revives Lecture Series, Launches Statewide Book Club
  • Carter County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of Children
  • Montana State Auditor Warns of Rising Cryptocurrency ATM Scams

Recent Politics Posts

  • Knudsen Leads 23-State Coalition Urging EPA to Stop Funding Climate Advocacy Group
  • Montana Delegation Urges President Trump to Impose Tariffs on Russian Palladium
  • Montana AG Leads 22-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Hear Parental Rights Case
  • Governor Little Signs Executive Order to Streamline State Government

Recent Business Posts

  • Montana State opens quantum computing facility
  • Warren Buffett Marks 95th Birthday With Reflection on Legacy, Berkshire’s Future
  • Montana Commerce Department Launches New Loan Program for Rural Businesses
  • CNBC Ranks North Dakota Most Business-Friendly State for Fourth Straight Year

Copyright © 2025 Digital News Updates, All Rights Reserved.