Events
December 7th, 2025: Victorian Holiday Tea
Experience the grandeur of the historic Story Mansion. Enjoy being served homemade cookies, pastries, and savory treats by the grand ladies of Bozeman, who will be dressed in period clothing. Break out your vintage attire and frolic back in time with us. Tea Times are by reservation only, and tickets can be purchased at Recreation | City Of Bozeman
Past Events
May 2nd, 2025 5:30-7:30 PM
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month!
October 31st, 2024: Witches’ Night
Time for our annual Witches Night! Join us for trick-or-treats on October 31st, if you dare…
September 20th: Murder Mystery at the Mansion
Step into an elegant speakeasy in the Roaring ’20s where Dr. Pepper has met his demise. Open Door Theater will perform Eileen Moushey’s The Death of Dr. Pepper in the historic Story Mansion.
With three suspects and a night of mocktails, and desserts, can you solve the crime?
August 17th: Story Under the Stars
Grab your blankets and low-back chairs and head to Story Mansion Park for the 15th annual Story Under the Stars! Presented by the Bozeman Film Society,
this FREE family event will celebrate NAPOLEON DYNAMITE and start with kids’ activities: tetherball, Uncle Rico’s football toss, tater-tot trot, and a dance competition. Add Yellowstone Llamas, popcorn, delicious food from Taco Montes, CC’s Gourmet, and The Milky Way Ice Cream, and you’ve got a SWEET night!
July 13th, 20th & Sep. 21st: Markets at the Mansion
Back by popular demand, the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market is coming to the historic T.B. Story Mansion grounds. You can enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and coffee at this community event while soaking up the beautiful surroundings!
May 2nd & 3rd: GIVE BIG Gallatin Valley!
As stewards of the Mansion since 2008, our mission “to preserve and restore the Story Mansion and its grounds as a historic community gathering place” remains true to our roots. Please help support our signature events like Story Under the Stars, Victorian Teas, Witches Night, and our new Markets at the Mansion. Donate during #GiveBigGV, a 24-hour celebration of community giving.
May 5th: Cookie Painting Party
Celebrate Bozeman’s heritage at the
historic T.B. Story Mansion for
kids’ crafts and cookie painting. Brought to you by the City of Bozeman’s Historic Preservation Advisory Board & the Friends of the
Story Mansion, this event is FREE to the public and will take place rain or shine.
May 14th: Discussion & Book Signing
In recognition of Historic Preservation Month, the City of Bozeman’s Historic Preservation Advisory Board and Friends of the Story Mansion are pleased to welcome Betsy Gaines Quammen, a New York Times best-selling author, to the Story Mansion. We discussed the myths of the West and how they influence and shape current perceptions.
March 23rd through April 14th: Cabinets of Curiosity
Random Acts of Silliness featured the Cabinets of Curiosity at the historic T.B. Story Mansion. Created by Southwest Montana artists, beautifully crafted and interactive cabinets captivated and delighted the imagination.
As always, admission was free, making this an accessible and enriching experience for everyone. Get all the details here: Cabinets of Curiosity 2024
March 3rd, 2024, from noon to 2:00: Open Mansion
See what’s inside the historic Story Mansion! Visitors can walk around the renovated space and learn about the mansion’s history and those who lived there.
November 3rd, 2023: Resources for Historic Preservation – MSU Library & You
FOSM and the Bozeman Preservation Advocacy Group welcomed Jodi Allison-Bunnell and Heather Mulliner, archivists and subject area experts, to share their knowledge of local historic preservation resources at our First Friday gathering in the historic T.B. Story Mansion.
October 31st, 2023, from 5:00-8:00 pm: Witches’ Night
October 1, 2023: 100th Anniversary Celebration of the last Story family event in the T.B. Story Mansion in 1923
Friends of the Story Mansion celebrated the 100th wedding anniversary of the eldest Story daughter & the last Story family event at the T.B. Story Mansion in 1923. Board Members & Friends enjoyed cake, punch, and fellowship as we celebrated the wedding of Katherine Story, & Walter Burr. Members-only events can be accessed by purchasing a $25 Annual Membership. All new or renewing members will receive full membership benefits through 2024.
August 25th, 2023 from 6:30-10:00 PM: Story Under the Stars
Rain, gosh…no problem, we pivot. The 14th Annual STORY UNDER THE STARS is going to be flippin’ sweet! Join us FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th for a 20th Anniversary screening of “Napoleon Dynamite.” Flex your tether-ball and football skills, bust out your dance moves, and enjoy some dang quesadillas! 6:30-10:00 PM at the historic T.B. Story Mansion. 
August 4th, 2023 from Noon to 1:00: First Friday Forum
Please join us on Friday as we learn about the recent architectural and historical survey of Bozeman’s North Side Community. First Friday Forums are hosted by the Bozeman Preservation Advocacy Group (BPAG) and serve as a platform to discuss the historic character and growth of Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley.
July 22nd, 2023 from 9:00 to Noon: MARKET AT THE MANSION!
Support the Friends of the Story Mansion and your local vendors for a fun pop-up farmers’ market! Saturday, July 22nd from 9 am to Noon enjoy the market at the mansion. Find local veggies, fruits, fresh Flathead Valley cherries, flowers of all kinds, and more.
July 2nd, 2023 from Noon – 2:00: OPEN HOUSE!
Please join us on JULY 2ND and see what’s inside the historic Story Mansion! Visitors will be able to walk around the renovated space and can learn about the history of the mansion and those who lived there.
Friday, June 2nd at Noon: First Friday Forum
Join the conversation with Greater Yellowstone Manager of the Montana Land Reliance, Kathryn Kelly, who will talk about Farming, Agriculture, and Irrigation in the Gallatin Valley. Brought to you by the Bozeman Preservation Advocacy Group (BPAG), First Friday Forums are a time to convene to discuss and enhance the historic character and growth in Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley.
May 4th, 2023 from 6:00 PM until Friday, May & 5th at 6:00 PM: GIVE BIG GALLATIN VALLEY 2023
Please join our efforts to preserve, restore and reuse the Story Mansion by helping us reach our goal of $5,000. Your support allows us to host annual events at the mansion open to the public, such as Story Under the Stars, Witches Night, and our elegant Victorian Tea. We envision a fully restored mansion and carriage house for year-round events that build community connection as we raise awareness of the possibilities for restoration for reuse of our nationally recognized landmark.
April 7, 2023, at Noon: Historic Preservation in Bozeman
First Fridays at the Story Mansion are back! These discussions inform residents about historic landmark initiatives and current affairs.
The City of Bozeman’s Historic Preservation Officer, Sarah Rosenberg, will speak at this event and discuss the current status of preservation in Bozeman and what we’re doing to make preservation more equitable and inclusive.
December 4, 2022: VICTORIAN HOLIDAY TEA
Don your best vintage attire and join the Friends of the Story Mansion this Sunday, December 4th to bask in the grandeur of Bozeman’s treasured historic mansion at our annual Victorian Holiday Tea.
We’ll serve hot teas, homemade cookies, and savory treats on vintage china in the elegant first-floor living room, dining room, foyer, and library of the Story Mansion, located at 811 South Willson Avenue.
There will be two seatings, each for 50 people. Our first seating will be at 12:30 pm and the second seating is at 3:30 pm. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Make your reservation by calling Bozeman Parks & Recreation Department at 406-582-2290.
This event is brought to you by the Friends of the Story mansion and the City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation Department. We hope to see you there!
August 20, 2022: STORY UNDER THE STARS presents…Ghostbusters!
Bring your family and a picnic blanket this Saturday, August 20th, and enjoy this classic 1984 comedy. Bring your own picnic dinner, or partake of the many food truck offerings. Popcorn will be served! The movie begins at dusk.
May 15, 2022: Kathryn Rogers Merlino presents on Adaptive Re-Use
Question: How can we encourage and implement more sustainable development in Bozeman with a culture and practice of adaptive reuse and historic preservation?
Answer: Please make time in your busy schedules and come to our special event this Sunday, May 15, 2022- at 3 pm at the Story Mansion! We welcome Professor Kathryn Rogers Merlino on “Adaptive Reuse Sustainability and Preservation” in Bozeman. Seattle is her “laboratory” — and ground zero like Bozeman for these issues — a boom town with a weak history of effective Historic Preservation and sustainability.
May 5 & 6, 2022: Give Big Gallatin Valley!
The Friends of the Story Mansion (FOSM) Board of Directors would like to thank you for your generous participation in Give Big Gallatin Valley 2022 — and especially for your commitment to helping us work with the City to present community events and maintain and repurpose the Mansion and Carriage House in the future. With your support, FOSM raised over $3400 during this year’s Give Big!
Friends of the Story Mansion is a volunteer group that works with the City of Bozeman to raise awareness and funding for the renovation and upkeep of the historical gem, the Story Mansion. We think the mansion is a diamond in the rough just waiting for the right tenant match that will really make this jewel shine! Until that special organization or community group is found, the Friends will continue to work to raise money for second and third-floor renovations. Give Big is just one way YOU can help!
https://www.givebiggv.org/organizations/the-friends-of-the-story-mansion
April 12th – May 8th, 2022: RANDOM ACTS OF SILLINESS presents CABINETS OF CURIOSITY
Inspired by natural history but with a magical twist, on display throughout the Story Mansion will be cabinets filled with curious and engaging objects gathered by an imaginary family of collectors: mesmerizing mementos, fanciful renditions of scientific specimens and artifacts, and even encapsulated sounds and memories. Created by seven talented Montana artists, the cabinets will be interactive, designed to engage all the senses, and sure to fascinate and delight visitors of all ages. Presented in partnership with Bozeman Parks and Recreation, the exhibit will be free and open to the public from April 12th to May 8th.
March 16, 2022: SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
December 5, 2021: STORY MANSION WINTER FESTIVAL
Bring the kids and bundle up for this fun-filled outdoor event!
Drop by Story Mansion Park at 811 S. Willson Avenue any time between
1 and 4 pm for a cup of hot cocoa, kids’ crafts & homemade cookie decorating!
Enjoy live entertainment by:
Verge Teen Theater @ 1:30 pm
Random Acts of Silliness @ 2 pm
Last Best Comedy @ 3 pm
And…
406 Cirque Pop-up performances throughout the afternoon
Musical performances by Kari Doll, Sam Pedersen, and others
Sing along to Christmas carols randomly throughout the day
Silent Auction!
Help raise $ for Friends of the Story Mansion by bidding on:
Hand-crafted Amish Adirondack folding chair from Emmer Brothers Cedar, Inc in Belgrade
Christmas wreath from Lillie’s Garden in Four Corners
An assortment of handmade batik handbags and totes from Bozeman Batiks
$100 gift certificate from Open Range restaurant in downtown Bozeman
A senior portrait photography session for your high school graduating student by Paula Ray Power Photography
A basket of Mary Kay makeup and skincare products from Mary Kay beauty consultant Ann Seitel
October 16, 2021: STORY MANSION GARDENING DAY
We had a great turnout for our fall cleanup of the grounds! We hope to see you and a friend at future opportunities!
BRING A FRIEND! Friends of the Story Mansion will be having a Fall Clean Up at the Story Mansion property at 811 S Willson Ave on October 16 starting at 9 am. There is weeding and hedge trimming to be done. Mulch will also be added to the beds. Volunteers should bring gloves, clippers, weeding equipment, shovels, and hedge trimmers that they have. Please RSVP to Felix Spinelli at spinelli.felix@gmail.com or call 703-402-8628.
Summer SLAM Festival
Saturday, August 7, 11am-3pm
Are you ready to celebrate the creative culture of Montana this summer? It’s going to look a little different this year as we ease back into public events, but we’re committed to connecting the community with the amazing artistic talent of Montana! Enjoy shopping for your favorite Montana artists, delicious food, and lively art demos!
Join us on August 7th from 11 am to 7 pm at 3 locations, including STORY MANSION PARK!
ARTISTS AT STORY MANSION PARK
Katie Sisum – Glass
Matt Saporito – Leather
Alison Sweeney – Jewelry
Bill Mendoza – Jewelry
Chau Nguyen – Jewelry
Sarah Medieros – 2-D
Courtney Wilky – 2-D
Allison Throop – 2-D
Chris Turbuck – 2-D
Sandra Sutherland – 2-D
Nichole Croteau-Baker – Body Products
Marty Podolsky – Sculpture
Jo Newhall – Ceramics
Dante Gambardella – Ceramics
James Rendle – Instruments
Other locations include Bogert Park and the Emerson Lawn.
FREE to attend!
“SLAM is a guaranteed feast for the eyes, ears and belly”
– DG House
Find out more about SLAM here: https://www.slamfestivals.org/summer-festival.html
Story Under the Stars 2021
Saturday, August 28, 7-10pm
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark!
Bozeman’’ FREE end-of-summer outdoor film celebration!
Gather your friends, blankets and flashlights for Saturday, August 28th when the Friends of the Story Mansion (FOSM) and the Bozeman Film Society return to Story Mansion Park for Bozeman’s’ FREE end-of-summer outdoor film celebration!
This summer features the 40th Anniversary screening of “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, starring Harrison Ford. The evening begins at 7PM with food trucks, ice cream, and activities. The movie and popcorn starts at dusk. Thank you to the #CityofBozemanParksandRecreation for the use of our beautiful Story Mansion Park!
Stay tuned for food and activities updates. Donations for this FREE event are gladly accepted!
Friends of the Story Mansion 