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Skiers in costumes for one of the first Winter Carnivals in Whitefish, Montana. Photo from the Stumptown Historical Society, Whitefish History, Whitefish Photos, Whitefish Museum

Stumptown Stories

Enjoy our favorite stories and photos from Whitefish history. We look at one topic each month and share a few of the moments that helped Whitefish grow from Stumptown to Ski Town. If you have a topic you want us to cover, please contact us at info@stumptownhistoricalsociety.org.

Glam, Glitter, and Handcuffs!

Feb 719 min read

Glam, Glitter, and Handcuffs!

66 Whitefish Winter Carnival highlights - one from every year of the Carnival so far! Also, 17 color photos from the 1970 Winter Carnival pu

Lights, Camera, Lacy!

Dec 20, 20245 min read

Lights, Camera, Lacy!

Photographer, businessman, and community activist Marion Lacy shot the photos that turned Whitefish into a destination.

Whitefish’s First Business Magnate and Community Icon: M.M. Hori

Nov 20, 20247 min read

Whitefish’s First Business Magnate and Community Icon: M.M. Hori

This businessman built his empire when Whitefish was still young, but you've probably never heard of him!

Waterskiing Stunts and Surfing Dogs

Aug 1, 20245 min read

Waterskiing Stunts and Surfing Dogs

A look at when the Aquatic Sports Club ruled Whitefish Lake with their daring stunts on surfboards and waterskis.

Surviving Whitefish: Tales from the Deadliest Job

Jul 2, 20246 min read

Surviving Whitefish: Tales from the Deadliest Job

Riding the rails used to be riddled with danger. Explore the train wrecks, mishaps, and avalanches that dominated Whitefish's history.

The First Baseball Game

May 9, 20245 min read

The First Baseball Game

Long before the Range Riders threw their first pitch, Whitefish spent its time watching and playing America's favorite pastime - baseball!

Top 10 Flathead Ski Hills (that aren't Big Mountain)

Mar 15, 20248 min read

Top 10 Flathead Ski Hills (that aren't Big Mountain)

Sure, you have skied Big Mountain, but what about Little Mountain? These are the top ski hills in Whitefish, Glacier, Kalispell, & beyond.

Stories of Yetis, Klowns, & Carnival Mysteries

Jan 28, 20249 min read

Stories of Yetis, Klowns, & Carnival Mysteries

Learn the lore behind the Whitefish Winter Carnival icons like Ullr, the Royalty, Vikings, Yetis, Klowns, Penguins, and more.

A Christmas Surprise from 1934

Dec 21, 20233 min read

A Christmas Surprise from 1934

Take a step back in time with us to Christmas Day in 1934. Bing Crosby's "June in January" topped the charts, FDR sat in...

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