2026 Montana Civics Bee

The Mansfield Center is partnering with the National Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the 2026 Montana Civics Bee for middle school students. Students who participate will strengthen their civics, writing, and public speaking skills, and form friendships with...
News from “Teaching Montana History”

News from “Teaching Montana History”

The Montana Historical Society provides a regular “Teaching Montana History” Newsletter written by Martha Kohl. Their September 15, 2025 edition provided a nice overview of the new Freedom Week in Montana as well as links to resources for teaching about...

Jeff Rupp, Con Con Intern, Passes

Jeff Rupp, who served as an intern at the 1972 Montana Constitutional Convention, passed away on February 20, 2025. Jeff was featured in episode 10 of the Last Best Constitution, a video retrospective of Montana’s 1972 Constitutional Convention and Constitution. ...
Montana Constitution Rally

Montana Constitution Rally

Photos by Thom Bridge of the Independent Record February 13, 2025 in Helena, Montana Marc Racicot speaks at a rally in support of the Montana Constitution on Feb. 13 in the Montana State Capitol.THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record People gather in the state Capitol...