The Browning Family & Billings' Black Community

dec 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM


Learn more about the history of Billings' historically black neighborhood and the special contributions of a founding family, Walker and Ruth Browning and their descendants. This family came to Billings after a decade of Old West adventures and quickly made a huge impact on the local political infrastructure, including a 1914 stand against segregation. WHC staff member Heather Torrence will present a lively story of a neighborhood and a family who were deeply committed to civil rights.


The High Noon Lecture Series is held at least once a month, and is free to the public. Please call 256-6809 if you have questions. Programs are broadcast via Facebook Live and are re-played by Community 7 Television.

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