Living in the past at 'Live History Days'
Miracle of America Museum volunteer takes visitors for a ride in a vintage World War II military sidecar during the 2022 Live History Days. (Rob Zolman/Lake County Leader)
Hunter from Galaxy Glass demonstrates the fine art of glass blowing at Live History Days at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson. (Rob Zolman/Lake County Leader)
A youngster takes a moment to check out one the many out-of-this-world displays at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson. (Rob Zolman/Lake County Leader)
Miracle of America Museum curator Gil Mangels plays chauffeur to a group of young visitors during Live History Days. (Rob Zolman/Lake County Leader)
POLSON — Sounds of sputtering tractors, chugging engines and the periodic shrill whistle of a vintage steam train filled the grounds of the Miracle of America Museum almost nonstop during “Live History Days” on Saturday and Sunday.
Held annually “Live History Days” doubles both as a fundraiser for the museum and a celebration of the past.
Dubbed by many locals as “the Smithsonian of the West,” the museum features more than 100 vintage vehicles, in addition to thousands of artifacts scattered throughout more than 40 buildings each with its own theme or purpose.
All kinds of activities and demonstrations kept wandering visitors entertained including rides in retired military vehicles and a vintage carnival ride.
