Special Events & Exhibits
CARTER COUNTY MUSEUM, EKALAKA, MT
Special Exhibits and Events
Check out this page for changing exhibits and special events at the Carter County Museum.
Monday, May 5 at 5:30 P.m.
Carter County Geological Society Presents: "The Gunfight at Stoneville, Montana Territory: Feb. 14, 1884" with Mike Madler
Free Admission
Join us on Monday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the museum for a special program on the Stoneville fight. In territorial days the Black Hills was home to a band of outlaws known as the Axelbee Gang. Stoneville (now Alzada, Montana) was a lawless frontier settlement and one of their havens. In 1884 the Axelbee Gang and lawmen from Spearfish and Deadwood met at Stoneville in a bloody battle.
This program is presented by Mike Madler. Mike is is a retired land surveyor. He surveyed 47 years in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Mike has always had an interest in history, especially frontier history and over the years he has researched and gathered historical information in the areas that he has worked. Since retirement he has put that information into exhibits and talks that he presents at area libraries and museums. Mike and his wife Donna live in Spearfish, South Dakota. They have three grown children, sixteen grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren.
Wednesday, July 2 at 6:30 P.m.
Shakespeare in the Parks: Henry V
Free Admission
Carter County Courthouse Lawn (214 E. Park Street, Ekalaka MT 59324)
Pre-show performance: Arrive at 5:45 p.m. for bluegrass music by the Biscuits & Gravy Farm Relief Band!
Along with the Sagebrush Service club and others, Carter County Museum is a proud sponsor of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Ekalaka program: Henry V. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance! Performances are FREE, and seating is first come, first served. We ask that tall chairs sit further back to allow those on blankets and in short chairs to see. (Audio accessibility options available)
Inclement weather location: Ekalaka Elementary School (121 West Speelmon Street)
Monday, June 9 - Friday, July 25
Art of the Montana Dinosaur Trail
Free Admission
Central Schoolhouse Gallery at Carter County Museum (306 N. Main, Ekalaka MT)
Visit the Central Schoolhouse Gallery during regular museum hours to view the official posters for each of the Montana Dinosaur Trail facilities, including the newest member: Musselshell Valley Historical Museum! Each design has been printed on metal and will be available to bid on during the 13th Annual Dino Shindig Silent Auction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 at the Shindig Talks (411 East Cleveland Street, Ekalaka MT).
Designs by Jenn Hall of Hell Creek Studio.