4th at the Fort

  • Where: Historical Museum at Fort Missoula 3400 Captain Rawn Way Missoula, MT
  • When: Jul 4th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

50th Annual 4th of July Celebration
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is pleased to announce our annual 4th at the Fort Celebration. On Saturday, July 4th, the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula and the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History will partner to celebrate 250 years of INDEPENDENCE.

Admission is by donation and supports the activities of the Friends of the Historical Museum, the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, and Future Farmers of America.

Festivities begin at 10am and include:
Live Music

Wagon Rides

Old-fashioned children’s games

Food trucks

Scavenger hunt (for adults, too)

Tours of the lookout, schoolhouse, Drummond Depot, Trolley Barn, & locomotive

Historic sawmill demos

Antique engine displays

Historical surveying and MT genealogy

Craft vendors

Activity Booths hosted by various groups

Miniature ponies

Cold beer

Model Railroad Displays

And much more!

The party goes on rain or shine. Follow the signs and remember all roads lead to fun here at the Historical Museum!

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A sunset stroll along the Riverfront Trail is never a bad idea!

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