Events
The best way to learn and preserve Montana’s heritage, land, and places is by getting involved. Stay up to date on preservation events including workshops, tours, conferences, and more.
Upcoming Events
Pints for
Preservation
Join us for a drink and help support the Baxendale Schoolhouse rehabilitation. Blackfoot River Brewing Company is graciously hosting Preserve Montana for a Community Monday. One dollar from every beer sold all day on May 20 will benefit the reuse of the schoolhouse as our Preservation Center. Preserve Montana staff will be there with a table and swag in the evening to join the fun.
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Blackfoot River Brewing
66 S Park Ave, Helena
May 20, 2024
All day / 5:00 – 7:00 pm MT
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Pints for
Preservation
Join us for a drink and help support Montana's historic places, traditional landscapes and cultural heritage. Blackfoot River Brewing Company is graciously hosting Preserve Montana for a Community Monday. One dollar from every beer sold will benefit our work across Montana. Preserve Montana staff will be there with a table and swag in the evening to join the fun.
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Blackfoot River Brewing
66 S Park Ave, Helena
August 17, 2026
All day / 5:00 – 8:00 pm MT
Basic Window Restoration Workshop
Restoring windows is one of the most beautiful and lasting acts of preservation. This workshop will teach basic skills for restoring historic wood windows. Scraping paint, minor wood repairs, cutting and replacing glass, glazing, and painting will be included in the hands-on experience. Class size: 8 people.
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Butte, MT
September 12, 2026
10:00 am – 3:30 pm MT
$65 Member / $75 Non-Member
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Past Events
Historic Preservation Principles Workshop
A dynamic two-day, interactive course that covers the fundamentals of preservation project decision-making—significance, integrity, character-defining features, treatment standards, and U.S. preservation law and policy. Designed for people practicing all facets of historic preservation and building trades. Class size: 10 people.
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Helena, MT
June 2 & 3, 2026
8:00 am – 4:00 pm MT
$425 Member / $500 Non-Member
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Baxendale School Open House
Join us for an open house at the Baxendale Schoolhouse Preservation Center and discover the story of this resilient one-room schoolhouse, now in an exciting new chapter. Explore how the space has been reimagined as Preserve Montana’s preservation carpentry workshop and hands-on learning lab, where traditional skills and craftsmanship are kept alive.
Come take a look, ask questions, and be part of what’s next. As a small thank-you, every guest will receive a Preserve Montana pencil—a simple reminder to keep learning and preserving.
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2965 Country Club Ave, Helena
May 21, 2026
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm MT
Preservation Month "Pint Night"
Join Preserve Montana for a relaxed and meaningful evening at The Rathskeller at The Original Montana Club. Enjoy a signature cocktail or your favorite local brew while supporting the places and stories that make Montana unique.
This special pint night features a short talk by Executive Director Jenny Buddenborg, who will share insights on Why We Preserve—and why it matters now more than ever.
Best of all, every sip makes a difference: $1 from every pint and $2 from every Preserve Montana signature cocktail will directly support our work across the state.
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Traditional Joinery & Wood Repair Workshop
Learn how to identify and assess rot, safely remove damaged wood, and select the right materials, adhesives, and fillers for lasting repairs on historic wood windows. Experience live demonstrations of rot removal, dutchman repairs, glue-ups, and lap joints—then put your skills into practice. Class size: 8 people.
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Helena, MT
May 2, 2026
10:00 am – 3:30 pm MT
$65 Member / $75 Non-Member
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Bring Your Own Window Restoration Workshop
Celebrate Preservation Month with Preserve Montana at our window restoration basics workshop! Historic windows are a key component to a building’s character and can be maintained for well over a century, if treated well. Bring your own window or practice on one of ours—and come prepared with questions.
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Baxendale Schoolhouse, 2965 Country Club Ave, Helena
May 28, 2024
5:00 – 7:00pm MT
$20 Members / $25 Non-members
Pints for
Preservation
Join us for a drink and help support the Baxendale Schoolhouse rehabilitation. Blackfoot River Brewing Company is graciously hosting Preserve Montana for a Community Monday. One dollar from every beer sold all day on May 20 will benefit the reuse of the schoolhouse as our Preservation Center. Preserve Montana staff will be there with a table and swag in the evening to join the fun.
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Blackfoot River Brewing
66 S Park Ave, Helena
May 20, 2024
All day / 5:00 – 7:00 pm MT
Looking for Other Ways to Help Preserve?
Preservation Events are a great way to learn more, but sometimes building owners, local historians, and architectural professionals need additional resources. Using the link below you can learn more about the restoration services we provide and how they can help serve you and your historic place.
