Historical Sites
One thing you'll find here in the Bitterroot is your brushes with the past are not tucked back in some climate-controlled museum. From the apple orchards to the copper tycoons, to Lewis and Clark, it's all right here and you can stand in it.
| A site created to honor the Nez Perce people who fought and died on this battlefield in 1877. The Nez Perce were fleeing to Canada, led by Chief Joseph, when military forces attacked them at this site. Open 10am-5pm daily |
| Location: |
Wisdom, MT |
| Phone: |
(406) 689-3155 |
| A site created to honor the Nez Perce people who fought and died on this battlefield in 1877. Fort Owen is the site of the first permanent white settlement in Montana. Father Pierre DeSmet came to the area in 1841 and established St. Mary`s Mission among the Flathead Indians. In 1850, Major John Owen established the fort as a regional trade center. Open daily May-Aug 8am-9pm, Sept-April 9am-5pm |
| Location: |
Stevensville, MT |
| Phone: |
(406) 273-4253 |
| Walk in the footsteps of explorers near Lolo at Travelers` Rest State Park, the only site on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail with a confirmed expedition campsite. Open 9am-6pm daily |
| Location: |
Lolo, MT |
| Phone: |
(406) 273-4253 |
