The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) is an agency of state government that exists for the use, learning, culture and enjoyment of the citizens of, and visitors to, the State of Montana. MTHS acquires, preserves and protects historical records, art, archives, museum objects, historical places, sites and monuments. MTHS maintains a library and historical museum, provides educational programs and services for teachers and the general public and publishes the state historical magazine and books.  MTHS administers the preservation and antiquities acts, supports commissions with state historical orientation and provides technical assistance to all Montana museums, historical societies, preservation programs and owners of historic resources. The Montana Historical Society (MHS) is an agency of state government that exists for the use, learning, culture and enjoyment of the citizens of, and visitors to, the State of Montana. MHS acquires, preserves and protects historical records, art, archives, museum objects, historical places, sites and monuments. MHS maintains a library and historical museum, provides educational programs and services for teachers and the general public and publishes the state historical magazine and books.  MHS administers the preservation and antiquities acts, supports commissions with state historical orientation and provides technical assistance to all Montana museums, historical societies, preservation programs and owners of historic resources.