MT Historical Society Will Celebrate Charlie Russell in March

It would be pretty hard to find someone in Great Falls or probably even the state that hasn't either heard of or know who Charles M. Russell was.  And as our city prepares to become the Western Art Capitol of the World this month, the artist will be receiving extra attention this year.

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The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) in Helena will be celebrating his birthday with special events scheduled not just going to be held in Helena, but also at the local Charles M. Russell Museum throughout the month March.

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MT Historical Society Will Celebrate Charlie Russell in March

The MTHS will be hosting a series of events at the new Charles M. Russell Gallery at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena.  Beginning on March 7 and running again on March 14 and 28, 2026, the center will be featuring:

• Scholar and historic reenactor Mary Jane Bradbury will bring to life Nancy Cooper Russell, Charlie's wife and business manager, in a special guided tour of the Russell gallery titled "Telling Her Own Tales: Nancy Russell's Unique Insights into Montana's Cowboy Artist." Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Russell gallery.

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The MTHS will also hold an art workshop for children on March 14, along with a birthday cake celebration held in the center lobby.  Everyone is welcome to attend the birthday party, but reservations are requested for the other events.

Events to Be Held at Charles M. Russell Museum in Great Falls Also

In Great Falls, the celebration of Russell's birthday goes together with the C. M. Russell Museum Western Art Experience, held annually during the month of March.  This year's art week is being held from the week of March 16, 2026.

Special events this year will include a free lecture March 21 at 9 a.m.: "FBI Art Crime Team: Art & Cultural Heritage Crimes" to be held at the museum.  You can learn more about events celebrating Russell here.