03/25/2026
The Montana Heritage Center is looking for 4-H artifacts to celebrate 100 years of Montana 4-H. If you have anything you would like to donate, please reach out to our office.
A world-class museum exhibit!
Together, let’s celebrate the rich history of Montana 4-H! For more than 100 years, 4-H youth across Montana have pursued projects, invested in their communities, and faced both challenges and successes to make the best better. And behind them, there have been countless Montana volunteers and families supporting their efforts. It’s time to honor the efforts of both youth and adults who have contributed to the fabric of Montana’s 4-H Country.
We’re in the planning stages of a high-quality museum exhibit at the new Montana Heritage Center that will tell the story of 4-H, from its beginnings in the early 1900s to today. Together, we’ll share this vital story all the way to today’s chapter, demonstrating how 4-H is just as vibrant and valuable 2026 as it was more than a century ago. The exhibit will go on display in January 2027 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of 4-H.
Do you have historic 4-H artifacts that could enrich our museum exhibit? We would love to see what you have. We’re seeking items from all decades. Artifacts can be temporarily loaned for this exhibit, or even donated to a permanent 4-H archive and collection at the Montana Historical Society. We need to have a complete inventory of artifacts by June 1, 2026 so that museum fabricators can assemble the exhibit display materials. Please visit the Montana 4-H History website to learn more about this exciting project, and to share your potential artifacts with our efforts at https://mt4hhistory.com
Image: “a new day-a new way (1972)..” Special Collections, USDA National Agricultural Library.
