The Chinese Experience in Montana.

apr 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Talk focuses on the experiences of Chinese residents in Billings, examining the pressures they faced, how they advocated for their rights, and how they fought to keep their culture alive in an often-hostile environment. Lecture by Mark Johnson, professor with the University of Notre Dame.

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Western Heritage Center

The Western Heritage Center is a regional museum whose collections, exhibits and programs tell the stories of life in the Yellowstone River Valley. Located in historic downtown Billings, the building that houses the Western Heritage Center is the former Parmly Billings Memorial Library, a Richard...

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