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Mining has significantly influenced American history, shaping many states’ economic, social, and political environments. It was certainly the case for the state of Montana, where the gold rush that started in the mid-1800s started a revolution that would change the entire landscape. Those living in or around Great Falls, Montana, can explore the state’s mining history by visiting these locations.
World Museum of Mining
As the name clearly suggests, the World Museum of Mining is the ideal place to visit if you want to learn more about Montana’s mining history, and about mining in general. It’s also one of the few museums anywhere in the world that is located at the site of an actual mine yard, giving visitors a firsthand experience of how life must have been as a miner over a century ago.
The whole area is an accurate recreation of a mining town from the late 1800s, with 15 perfectly preserved historical structures and 35 additional buildings made from old materials. There are also 66 major exhibits which show the visitors what kind of tools miners have used throughout the years. However, for the best way of getting a true feel of how life was for a miner, the underground exhibit lets you go through many parts of their life and daily activities.
Virginia City National Historic Landmark District
A huge gold deposit was found in Alder Gulch in 1863, leading to a large number of gold-seekers flooding the area in the space of only a few months. As a result, by early 1864 the Virginia City area had grown to more than 30,000 residents, an eclectic mix of dubious individuals and pioneers who had settled there with their families. Soon after, Virginia City became the capital of the Territory of Montana, but as the gold ran out so did the area’s popularity and prosperity.
It was only in the 1940s that a couple from Great Falls, Sue and Charlie Bovey, realized the historic significance of the area and started purchasing and consolidating some of its buildings. Fast forward to modern times and the town is now a National Historic Landmark and one of the best-preserved gold rush era towns in the country.
Philipsburg Historic District
Philipsburg began its growth in 1864 when silver was discovered just south of town, and pretty soon the town was experiencing a demographic boom. Just like most other mining towns, its progress was suddenly halted by the depletion of the nearby mine, but Philipsburg experienced an unlikely revival in the late 1800s, becoming a hub for companies who were shipping prime materials to markets in other states. Nowadays Philipsburg is one of Montana’s best-preserved mining towns, with an impressive number of buildings being kept in good condition.
The discovery of gold, silver, and other precious materials in the Western part of the United States lead to a huge influx of people relocating, leading to new commercial routes and prosperity. By visiting any of these locations you will get an idea on how life used to be for the people that built modern-day America.
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