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Pre or Post Conference Tour
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Fort Shaw was built in 1867 to protect the newly constructed Mullan Road between Fort Benton and Helena, M.T. which served as the trade route for goods delivered to Fort Benton by steamboat and transported by wagon to many of the gold mining areas of the northwest. Fort Shaw soldiers also provided protection to settlers moving into the area.
Fort Shaw, known as the queen of all forts, is one of the best preserved of all Montana Territory posts with six remaining original buildings. Mostly recognized for its role in the Indian Wars, troops from Fort Shaw participated in the infamous Baker Massacre of the Blackfeet in the winter of 1870 on the Marias River, marched with Colonel Gibbon to the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, pursued the Nez Perce in 1877, and fought in lesser engagements throughout the Fort’s existence.
After military use ended in 1891, Fort Shaw became the Fort Shaw Indian School for 18 years during which time the Indian Girls Basketball Team won the World Basketball Championship at the St. Louis World’s Fair.
Fort Shaw is located 24 miles west of Great Falls, Montana on the Sun River and is open to self-tours during the daylight hours. Guided tours are available by request on Monday, July 31st and Friday, August 4th. Call Burnette at 406-965-3025 or Earl at 406-965-3487 to request a guided group tour. There may be a small per person cost assist with perservation.
Fort Shaw, known as the queen of all forts, is one of the best preserved of all Montana Territory posts with six remaining original buildings. Mostly recognized for its role in the Indian Wars, troops from Fort Shaw participated in the infamous Baker Massacre of the Blackfeet in the winter of 1870 on the Marias River, marched with Colonel Gibbon to the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, pursued the Nez Perce in 1877, and fought in lesser engagements throughout the Fort’s existence.
After military use ended in 1891, Fort Shaw became the Fort Shaw Indian School for 18 years during which time the Indian Girls Basketball Team won the World Basketball Championship at the St. Louis World’s Fair.
Fort Shaw is located 24 miles west of Great Falls, Montana on the Sun River and is open to self-tours during the daylight hours. Guided tours are available by request on Monday, July 31st and Friday, August 4th. Call Burnette at 406-965-3025 or Earl at 406-965-3487 to request a guided group tour. There may be a small per person cost assist with perservation.
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