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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.

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

Mar 15
8 min

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
9 min

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, 2023
3 min

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...

Whitefish's Secret People

Dec 1, 2023
3 min

Whitefish's Secret People

Meet the people behind the scenes who built Whitefish into what it is today.

100 Years of Sports

Nov 2, 2023
3 min

100 Years of Sports

Exploring the best stories and photos from Whitefish sports history.

Train Car Schoolroom & More

Sep 22, 2023
3 min

Train Car Schoolroom & More

Over 100 years of Whitefish School stories and photos. Go Bulldogs! September means it's time for parents to rejoice and kids to groan as...

Our Secret Huckleberry Spot...

Aug 4, 2023
3 min

Our Secret Huckleberry Spot...

Hiking, Huckleberries, and Hole-in-Ones - more summer adventures in Whitefish!

Stumptown Summer Fun

Jul 1, 2023
3 min

Stumptown Summer Fun

Do you know the secret to summer fun in Whitefish? For over 100 years, the answer to finding summer fun has been...

Museum Treasures

May 20, 2023
1 min

Museum Treasures

The Whitefish Museum sits inside the Depot building at the north end of downtown. Inside its doors, you’ll find a curated collection of...

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