JV Museum Annual Meeting: April 3rd Museum Annual Meeting to Feature Montana Author

The annual meeting of the Jefferson Valley Museum will be held on Thursday, April 3rd at the Star Theater. Admission is free and open to the public. The program will begin at 7 PM following the 6:45 PM annual membership update.

This year's featured speaker will be Montana anthropologist and storyteller Sally Thompson from Missoula. She draws on her extensive experience and will delve into the fabric of Montana's past with excerpts from her latest book, "Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo: 23 Unexpected Stories that Awaken Montana's Past."

Thompson's presentation will help shed light on the diverse peoples who have shaped Montana's landscape over thousands of years. Through her vivid storytelling, she will help bridge the gap between past and present, inviting the audience to explore the hidden depts of Montana's collective heritage. In Sally's words, "I invite readers to join me on backroads for intimate glimpses of people, places, and events that tell a different history than the ones learned in history class." Thompson's books will be available for purchase at the end of her presentation.

2025 marks the 30th year of operation for the Jefferson Valley Museum with its official opening slated for Saturday, May 24th at noon and will run through September 15th. The museum charges no admission and welcomes donations, memorials, and memberships to help support the continued operation of the facility. All staff are volunteers.