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Lewis & Clark County Historical Society

Lewis & Clark County Historical Society

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+1 406 422 05 46618 Helena Ave, Helena, Montana 59601

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618 Helena Ave, Helena, Montana 59601

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About

The Lewis & Clark County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve elements of the history and prehistory of Lewis & Clark Co., MT, through the proper retention and preservation of artifacts, papers, stories, information, places and images and to employ these elements in a way that illustrates, informs, instructs and delights the people of Lewis & Clark Co. and elsewhere, Furthermore, the Society exists to support, assist and promote the furtherance of other groups appropriately dedicated to a like cause so it may lend its name, its energy and its assembled abilities thereto. The LCCHS also houses the Jay Lentzner Trolley Collection - which includes an extensive library of trolley related materials.

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Hours

Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 3 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed

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