May is National Historic Preservation Month and the Historic Preservation Advisory Board has created a month-long celebration of events!

Did you know that Gallatin Valley, where Bozeman proudly sits, holds a special name amongst Native American tribes? "Aapistsisskitsaahko," or the Valley of Flowers, reflects the breathtaking abundance of wildflowers that paint the mountainsides and valley floor. According to Blackfeet legend, this land wasn't a place of conflict, but rather a shared haven for numerous tribes including the Apsáalooke (Crow), Tsetsêhesêstâhase & So’taa’eo’o (Northern Cheyenne), Sélish (Salish), Ksanka (Kootenai), Niitsitapi (Blackfeet), Lakota & Dakota (Sioux), Nimíipuu (Nez Perce), Bannock, and Shoshoni. Learn more about Gallatin Valley’s Indigenous history in the through GVLT.

This rich tapestry of stories and heritage continues to shape Bozeman and the greater Gallatin Valley into the unique and vibrant place it is today. Throughout May, the Historic Preservation Advisory Board, will be hosting a series of events that are a fantastic opportunity to connect with your community, learn about the Valley of Flowers' captivating history, and appreciate the ongoing efforts to preserve Bozeman's irreplaceable heritage.

• May 5: Cookie Painting Party at the Story Mansion
• May 14: Author Event with Betsy Gaines Quammen
• May 21: Gallagator Tour with Extreme History
• May 23: Cemetery Tour with Extreme History
• May 30: Preservation Award Ceremony