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Interviews with preservation professionals and prominent minds discussing historic preservation, place-based history, and restoration, along with important, intriguing, and ground-breaking stories from the field of preservation and more.

Spirits of Meagher County [Episode 17] 06/30/2021

Spirits of Meagher County [Episode 17] In this bonus-content episode, business owner Sarah Calhoun describes unexplained experiences in her historic property. Could it be that some of Red Ants Pants biggest supporters are more than 100 years old? Things that go bump in the night, free-floating apparitions, and ethereal entities apparently practicing social distancing. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/19643066

Cowboys and Music and Ants, Oh My! [Episode 16] 06/30/2021

Cowboys and Music and Ants, Oh My! [Episode 16] On this episode, we’ll talk to social entrepreneur Sarah Calhoun, founder of the Red Ants Pants clothing brand, which creates rugged clothing for working women. But can starting a women’s workwear revolution simultaneously revitalize rural America? /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/19655846

History Up in Flames [Episode 15] 06/02/2021

History Up in Flames [Episode 15] Fires of historic proportions are threatening the entire western half of the country. From Montana to Colorado, we'll talk with Cindy Heitzman, the Executive Director of the California Preservation Foundation about preventative measures, the necessity of documentation and community awareness. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/19336130

A National Program, Montana Style: The National Register [Episode 14] 05/26/2021

A National Program, Montana Style: The National Register [Episode 14] Adding historic elements to the National Register is likely more inclusive and varied than you'd imagine. On this episode, National Register Coordinator John Boughton talks us through the ins and outs of the National Register, how to get a coveted National Register of Historic Places sign in front of your house and an untouchable connection to Kevin Costner. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/19242884

Setting the Record Straight on Women’s History [Episode 13] 05/19/2021

Setting the Record Straight on Women’s History [Episode 13] Author Beth Judy shares several stories about notable Montana women from her recent book and expounds on the inclusive nature of women’s history. She also makes the case for how places can profoundly shape our lives, and why experiencing those sites in-person is a critical part of understanding and appreciating the contributions of bold women in Montana history. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/19137905

Working in the Trades [Episode 12] 05/12/2021

Working in the Trades [Episode 12] Preserve Montana’s Restoration Director Mary Webb talks about the economics of restoration over replacement, how to learn about do-it-yourself restoration, and on being part of the 5 percent. Today’s episode also explores the question: how many seats should an outhouse have? /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/19068461

Those Darn Californians [Episode 11] 05/06/2021

Those Darn Californians [Episode 11] The geographic makeup of the United States is changing, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, it's usually a good thing to have outside perspective. On today's episode, we'll hear Alvaro Freyre's perspective on why you don't have to be a lifelong Montanan with a background in preservation to effect meaningful change in your community. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18996884

Shared History: Historical Sites on Public Lands [Episode 10] 04/28/2021

Shared History: Historical Sites on Public Lands [Episode 10] Heritage Resources Program Manager Dr. Rachel Reckin describes just a few of the culturally and historically significant state parks in Montana and we learn that an NHL might not have anything to do with ice hockey. Along the way she talks about glass eggs, kidnapping, the Missouri headwaters, trapping, trading, and the importance of a Montana perspective: “leave it like you found it.” /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18888416

Butte, America? Butte, World! [Episode 9] 04/21/2021

Butte, America? Butte, World! [Episode 9] Ellen Crain, Director of the Butte-Silverbow Public Archives in Montana, describes the incredible diversity of people and cultures in this once booming mining town. We'll also highlight a special, ongoing project acknowledging the contributions of several ethnic groups in Butte over the past century. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18787541

Buildings Come and Go, but Newspapers Are Forever [Episode 8] 04/14/2021

Buildings Come and Go, but Newspapers Are Forever [Episode 8] Heritage Preservation Officer Pam Attardo shares the rich history of the Brannin family and their many children growing up on their ranch at Silver City, Montana; along with a remarkable sojourn from New Mexico, a dude-ranch in Sweetgrass County, and a surprising connection to Billy the Kid. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18728759

Preservation Over Predetermination [Episode 7] 04/07/2021

Preservation Over Predetermination [Episode 7] The youths. Are they participating in preservation, or aren't they? And what exactly is the age of a "young" preservationist these days? On this week's episode, we'll speak to Young Preservationists Association Executive Director Matthew Craig to get his perspective on what works and what doesn't when it comes to including marginalized voices in the field. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18621647

The Last Best Placer [Episode 6] 04/01/2021

The Last Best Placer [Episode 6] During this special out of studio recording session, 46° North sits down with several alumni of the Placer School. Bob & Barbara Marks (nee Myles) recall a 1930s childhood, and Gayanne Masolo talks about being the current owner of this historic schoolhouse. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18390419

Indigenous Peoples and Archeology [Episode 5] 03/24/2021

Indigenous Peoples and Archeology [Episode 5] To grow a better understanding of our First People’s, Archeologist Carl Davis sits down with the Preserve Montana team to question the notion of “pre-history” and help bridge the gap between modern advances and ancient indigenous cultures. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18390365

It Happened in Montana [Episode 4] 03/19/2021

It Happened in Montana [Episode 4] With nearly 450 schoolhouses documented as part of our Big Sky Schoolhouse Survey, Jim Greene and Martha Vogt have been our longest serving volunteers. In this episode, they share some of their favorite stories from the road, the value or their work, and what it has taught them about Montanan’s passion for history. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18390266

Rural Preservation at Large (Really Large) [Episode 3] 03/11/2021

Rural Preservation at Large (Really Large) [Episode 3] As the fourth largest state in the US, Montana is full of distant and rural communities. This week, Interpretive Historian Christine Brown shares with us the challenges, rewards, and value of preserving history in some of our states smallest towns. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18282137

Preservation by Design [Episode 2] 03/04/2021

Preservation by Design [Episode 2] During this weeks episode, preservation architect Lesley Gilmore tells us a little about the history of preservation as a field and the unique ways in which history is saved throughout Big Sky Country. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18195794

Preserve Montana, Explained [Episode 1] 02/25/2021

Preserve Montana, Explained [Episode 1] On this first ever episode of 46° North, PMT Executive Director Chere Jiusto discusses our 33-year history and the many ways that our mission to protect place-based history has impacted Montana. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/18097778

46° North [The Trailer] 02/17/2021

46° North [The Trailer] Host and producer Clare Menahan invites you to start listening to 46° North, a podcast about historic preservation, place-based history and restoration. /episode/index/show/pmtpodcast/id/17991284

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