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The Yellowstone Art Museum was founded in 1964 in Billings, by a group of local citizens. For over thirty years, Other area attractions: Pompey's Pillar is a national historic landmark located along the Yellowstone River. It was The Billings Historic District takes visitors back to the turn of the century. This was the The Yellowstone County Museum is located right across from the main terminal of the | ||||||||||||
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of the mountains. For this reason, Bed and Breakfast Inns have become very popular with the tourists. In Billings, The Josephine Bed and Breakfast caters to it's clients, giving them the warm of home, and spoiling them with attentiveness. After a day of sightseeing, guests can relax in the quiet solitude of the library as they enjoy one of the many volumes of books that line the walls. Mingling and meeting other quests is encouraged with complimentary snacks, beverages, and liqueurs. And when the time comes to slip between the sheets for the night, this B&B has a multitude of rooms to match your personal tastes - Garden Room, Innkeeper's Favorite, Courtyard Suite, Captain's Room and the Castle Suite. In the morning guests waken, refreshed and ready to take on new adventures as the smell of freshly brewed coffee beckons them down to the dining room for a gourmet breakfast.
the collection of art was displayed in the former Yellowstone County Jail, until the collection outgrew the facilities. In 1996 groundbreaking began on a new building, and in 1998 the doors opened to the current building, and the renovated original building. Today, the museum is proud to present exhibits of both historic and contemporary works from across the nation. With over 2,000 pieces residing at the museum permanently, the collection is emerging as one of the finest gatherings of modern art that is representative of the region. Among the favorite artistic works displayed here is the largest collection of pieces by Will James. James is known for his hands on reflection of the cowboy life, and it is presented through largest holding of drawings, paintings, books and memorabilia of his. Additional pieces in the permanent collections include works by Deborah Butterfield, known for her horse sculptures, and Charles Russell, who is nationally known for his paintings. An educational program has been developed that serves over 15,000 students annually.
here that a portion of Lewis and Clark expedition party, which included a young indian interpreter, Sacagawea, and her young son, camped as they searched for a water route that would lead them to the Pacific Ocean. Captain Clark engraved his name, and the date onto the rock, amid the numerous Indian drawings that graced the stone. He then recorded his observations into his journal, noting ""...a remarkable rock on the Starb. side of the river and 250 paces from it. This rock I ascended and from its top had the most extensive view in every direction."
original business district of the city, and efforts have been underway to restore many of the buildings. These structures have taken on a new life, as businesses have moved in, yet the charm and history of years past remain. This has become an area for film industry crews also when searching for period location shots. The stone depot on Montana Street was used in the film, "Far and Away." Walking tours of the district center around the first four decades after the settlement of Billings, from 1882 - 1925, and includes over twenty-five buildings. It encompasses about 25 blocks and has been separated into two parts, so that it can be split between two days.
Logan Airport, upon the rimrocks. The museum was first organized in 1953 and today the log cabin structure holds more than 5,000 artifacts of pioneer and Indian heritage to the area. The newest exhibit to be added to the museum re-creates a Lewis and Clark fur trading post. The last Northern Pacific Steam Engine to run through Billings is located outside on the grounds, along with a life-sized statue of an early film actor depicting the Range Rider of Yellowstone. Specialty programs are offered for all age levels, from child through adult, with educational programs developed for school classes.
