We have many special memories about the Centennial year including:

• Researching what really happened before and after 1910.

• Building a coalition of historians, educators, artists, photographers, business and church leaders, who contributed to our rich array of events & programs.

• Greeting our neighbors and tourists at the museum’s First Annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social after the 4th of July Parade.

• Unveiling the Polson Centennial limited edition print created by artists from the Sandpiper Gallery.

• Viewing the 1954 Timber Jack film and visiting the McHugh/Johnson mansion that was used for this film.

• Hearing stories about David Polson, the Dawes Act that led to lotteries and land grab, the homesteaders’ early life and why so many gave up the first year.

• Preparing special exhibits of vintage clothing, early business, the Flathead Reservation and the Salish Kootenai Confederated Tribe.

The breadth and depth of this commemorative year was made possible thanks to our individual and business donors and to our grantors:
• The Greater Polson Community Foundation
• The Lower Flathead Community Foundation
• Wal-Mart
• First Interstate Bank
• Community Banks
• Polson Soroptomists
• The Montana Historical Society.

Our museum board and volunteers worked non-stop to plan and coordinate programs & special events, set up exhibits, greet visitors, bake & provide music.