Volunteers needed for Live History Days

There’s still time to volunteer for this year’s Live History Days at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson.

History will come to life July 17-18 as museum personnel start the engines and bring many of the static exhibits to life. Museum staff are still looking for volunteers to join the fun and help demonstrate, drive and interpret during the two-day event.

Crafters who have participated in Live History Days range from quilters, spinners and needlework experts to flint knapping and glass blowers.

Volunteers are needed to demonstrate machines such as the flywheel engine powered can crusher or the gas-powered Maytag wringer washer. A crowd favorite is the 1948 Fly-O-Plane that requires an operator along with assistants to help load and unload the Plane. There’s also a train that needs an engineer and conductor.

“If you love to drive, we can find something for you to demonstrate during Live History Days,” museum founder Gil Mangels said. “We have machines ready to go, including a motorcycle with sidecar, tractors or military vehicles. And if you’re a mechanic who loves to explain how things work, we have jobs for you.”

To learn more and volunteer, call Gil or Helen at 406-883-6804. Or send a note to info@miracleofamericamuseum.org. The museum's website is miracleofamericamuseum.org.