For Educators
The Archives is the leading destination for students of all ages, as well as writers and historians to conduct academic research. The Archives allows students to interact with primary source materials that inform on Butte history including immigration, labor, as well as clubs and organizations. Copies and scans are free for students. Researchers may request materials before their visit, but it is not a requirement. The request form can be found below.
The Archives also welcomes school tours. We will accommodate all grade levels, and class sizes up to 50 students.
Our services are available Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. excluding government holidays. Please call ahead to a reserve time for your tour: 406-782-3280.
Field Trips
The Archives is the leading destination for students of all ages, as well as writers and historians to conduct academic research. The Archives allows students to interact with primary source materials that inform on Butte history including immigration, labor, as well as clubs and organizations. Copies and scans are free for students. Researchers may request materials before their visit, but it is not a requirement. The request form can be found below.
The Archives also welcomes school tours. We will accommodate all grade levels, and class sizes up to 50 students.
Our services are available Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. excluding government holidays. Please call ahead to a reserve time for your tour: 406-782-3280.
Butte History in the Classroom
Butte History in the Classroom was created as an online educational tool when the Archives became unable to host students during the Covid pandemic. In lieu of students visiting the Archives, this project aims to bring the archival resources to the student. The topics below explore a number of facets of Butte, Montana’s history. Download the packets below, and complete the worksheets.
