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Thousands of local historical artifacts are on display in the Headwaters Heritage Museum, including a small anvil and all that is left of a trading post, Fort Three Forks, established in 1810. The museum is free, but contributions are more than welcome.
Governors lived in this Victorian mansion between 1913 and 1959. You can take a scheduled guided tour, but call ahead, because some tours are unexpectedly canceled.
The Greek Renaissance Capitol is topped by a dome of Montana copper and holds Charlie Russell's largest painting, a 12-by-25-foot depiction of Lewis and Clark. Free guided tours are offered twice-daily on weekdays from June to August. Self-guided-tour booklets are also available. This building was thought to be so beautiful that South Dakota modeled its capitol in Pierre on the same design.
