The Blaine County Museum is a historical museum with an emphasis on the homestead era. Originally opened in 1977, the museum is located in Griffin Hall, a historic building built in 1915. Among the many exhibits are example of Indian culture, paleontolo gy, and old west church, a homestead shack, a doctor's office, a dentist's office, an old X-ray machine, and a homestead schoolroom. Open all year. Group reservations are required.

Location: P.O. Box 927, 501 Indiana, Chinook Montana 59523 Telephone 406-357-2590

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Montana Events Are: Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights Great Falls December 4 Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade with Santa Whitefish December 24 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Winter Holiday Art and Craft Show Kalispell November 27 Winter Carnival Red Lodge February 19 thru February 20 Great Rockies Sportshow Great Falls February 5 thru February 7

Other upcoming events include: Madrigal Dinner Big Sky December 7 Annual Flathead Lake Polar Bear Plunge Bigfork January 1 Winter Carnival Red Lodge February 19 thru February 20 Great Rockies Sportshow Great Falls February 5 thru February 7 Great Rockies Sportshow Billings January 15 thru January 17