06/24/2026
Dear Friends of the Museum,
The America 250 event is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. Their aim is to inspire Americans to reflect on their past, strengthen their love of country, and renew their commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation.
The Miracle of America Museum was begun in 1984 and received its 501C3 status in 1986. Its real beginnings started about 40 yrs. before, when founder Gil Mangels started collecting almost anything old. Collections of arrowheads, stamps, guns, horse drawn vehicles, later, old cars and tractors, etc. It has grown to be the largest and most diversified display of antiques, artifacts, and memorabilia in Montana. However, as you know, it is more than just a collection; it is actually a story that traces American history from the walking plow to walking on the moon and beyond. A statement borrowed from Antiques Roadshow, “It's not about the things we have, it's the memories we make with them” would certainly apply here.
We invite you to contemplate how you can celebrate America's birthday and hope you will stop by and see how things have changed in the past 250 years!
