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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Rob & Halladay Quist
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Cooper Alan at Pub Station Ballroom

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ATMOSPHERE and IRATION - SUNSHINE & SUMMER NIGHTS TOUR at Zoo Montana

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August Burns Red: Through the Thorns Tour at Zoo Montana

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Built To Spill at Pub Station Ballroom

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Aug15Mon1:00 AM

The Tubes at Pub Station Ballroom

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Aug17Wed12:00 AM

SUPERCROSS 2022

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KING LIL G at Pub Station Ballroom

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Aug20Sat1:00 AM

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YELLOWSTONE RIVER ROUNDUP PRCA RODEO 2022

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Tim Montana at Pub Station Taproom

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Tantric • Smile Empty Soul at Pub Station Taproom

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Parker Millsap at Pub Station Taproom

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BURN THE POINT CAR SHOW 2022

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Repeat Offenders at Josephine Crossing

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