MHF rebrands as The Foundation for Montana History

Press release

HELENA — After almost 40 years as The Montana History Foundation, the organization has undergone a complete rebrand, including renaming as The Foundation for Montana History.

The mission remains the same: to preserve the legacy of Montana’s past by raising money and providing grant funding for history and preservation projects across the state. Past and current projects include:

• Funding the Mai Wah Society’s project on translating and interpreting Chinese headstones in cemeteries located in Bozeman, Billings Helena, and Butte.

• Sponsoring author Kate Hampton’s book “The Best Gift: Montana’s Carnegie Libraries” and the accompanying traveling exhibit.

• Granting funds to help create the Carter County Heritage Orchard in Ekalaka.

• Launching and running the popular Helena History Tours program in 2021.

“From staff to stakeholders, the [Foundation’s] future is bright as we embrace our organization’s next chapter,” President and CEO Charlene Porsild said. “Our organization remains committed to serving community-based history projects from Libby to Ekalaka and everywhere in between.”

The Foundation for Montana History is an independent, nonprofit corporation based in Helena that strives to work with communities, individuals, and other organizations in championing the rich cultural heritage and historic resources unique to Montana.

The rebrand emphasizes the unique and important role the Foundation holds in funding and preserving Montana history.

For more information about The Foundation for Montana History, people visit the new website at https://www.mthistory.org or contact Zachary Coe at [email protected] .