Episode 289: The Cottonwood Festival

The Cottonwood Festival is back! Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Connie Constan and Ashleigh McCann from The History Museum to talk about the return of this beloved event after nearly 20 years. Hear what inspired its revival and get a preview of what to expect on July 18, including blacksmithing, flintknapping, beadwork, quilting, wood carving, Native games, bison tipis, gold panning, and other hands-on demonstrations that bring Montana's history and traditional lifeways to life. Cottonwood Festival July 18th 2026 10am to 5pm: https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/events/cottonwood-festival