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Michael has a BA in History & American Studies and an MSc in American History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a proud military family and has spent most of his career as an educator in the Middle East and Asia. His passion is travel, and he seizes any opportunity to share his experiences in the most immersive way possible, whether at sea or on the land.

Part of our in-depth series exploring the Mountain Pacific Forts

Fort Missoula
Northern Rockies Heritage Center
30 Fort Missoula Rd.
Missoula, MT 59804
Phone: 406-728-3662
Fax: 406-542-0601
Bookings: 406-396-4750
Email: [email protected]
History

Fort Missoula is one of Montana's most visible and accessible links to America's wars and battles. The Fort was founded in 1877 when two companies of the U.S. Army's Seventh Infantry were stationed here for action in the Indian Wars, including the forced surrender of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe. During the 1880's and 1890's, the historically acclaimed 24th and 25th Black Infantry Regiments were garrisoned at the Fort. By 1915 construction was completed on the "New Post" area, which incorporated Mission Revival style architecture and a major expansion of the Fort's size.

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Missoula, Montana
Northern Rockies Heritage Center

 

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