Jefferson Valley Museum

Jefferson Valley Museum Historical displays and information about the Jefferson Valley. Mailing Info: Box 902 Whitehall, MT 59759 Research material also available.

Open Memorial Day Weekend through September 15th, Noon to 4:00 PM
Admission: Free, donations are welcomed. To preserve the past for use in the future is the mission of the Jefferson Valley Museum as it depicts the history and heritage of the Jefferson Valley. This area was once home to Native American tribes, fur trappers, miners and homesteaders who took to raising horses, cattle and produced for

the area's mining camps. By the turn of the century, the Northern Pacific Railroad arrived, followed by the Milwaukee Railroad, and life the valley changed forever. All this can be rediscovered in the restored 1914 barn located three blocks south from the middle of downtown Whitehall. Genealogy cards are kept for those working on family history. Directions: Jefferson Valley Museum is housed in a restored 1914 barn located three blocks south from the middle of downtown Whitehall. The Museum is also Handicapped Accessible and has restrooms.

Putting up hay on the Root ranch in the Whitetail area. Mr. Root was one of the earliest settlers in our valley, buildi...
05/27/2026

Putting up hay on the Root ranch in the Whitetail area. Mr. Root was one of the earliest settlers in our valley, building a home by Whitetail creek in the 1860s. His son and family remained in the valley into the 20th century.

The Indiana U facility in the South Boulder area has been a part of our area for many decades. This photo, by Hugh Mosi...
05/21/2026

The Indiana U facility in the South Boulder area has been a part of our area for many decades. This photo, by Hugh Mosier, may bring back a few memories. From left to right, Mrs. Mead, Hugh Mosier, Happy Giono, Gert Giono, Gene Hinton.

All history in Whitehall is not a happy memory. This tragic wreck happened at the RR crossing at the west end of town, ...
05/14/2026

All history in Whitehall is not a happy memory. This tragic wreck happened at the RR crossing at the west end of town, on what is now Hwy 55. Truck vs train and the train won. Francis Hill donated the photo to the museum.

What would a parade be without someone running for public office? Leo Lane float back in 1982.
05/11/2026

What would a parade be without someone running for public office? Leo Lane float back in 1982.

Let's go back to the 1982 parade down Legion Avenue. The library "has your number" for their float entry.
05/08/2026

Let's go back to the 1982 parade down Legion Avenue. The library "has your number" for their float entry.

When Roy and Vera Milligan left our community, we held a reception at the museum to bid them a "goodbye for now". Roy l...
05/06/2026

When Roy and Vera Milligan left our community, we held a reception at the museum to bid them a "goodbye for now". Roy left our world several years ago and just a few days ago his wife Vera joined him. She was 95.
Roy and Vera will always be remembered and missed.

05/03/2026

31st Season
Begins Saturday
May 23rd, 1:00-5:00 PM

After McKays grocery store and before Tona's Treasures today, there was an appliance store in the building at the northe...
04/25/2026

After McKays grocery store and before Tona's Treasures today, there was an appliance store in the building at the northeast corner of Legion and Division.

Another parade down Legion, date not given. The high school band was an important part of the festivity. Our theater w...
04/17/2026

Another parade down Legion, date not given. The high school band was an important part of the festivity. Our theater was still called the Jefferson; the Whitehall State Bank was on the west and the Montana Power Company office on the east. Look closely at the theater marquee and you will find two other businesses that were in the theater building at this time.

The A&W's float in the 1982 town parade. The house on the left and the one to the right of it are gone now, replaced by...
04/11/2026

The A&W's float in the 1982 town parade. The house on the left and the one to the right of it are gone now, replaced by Family Dollar.

Address

303 S Division Street
Whitehall, MT
59759

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(406) 287-7813

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