• Ep 46 History Buffs Unite: A Deep Dive into Montana's Past with Keith O'Neil

  • Dec 1 2024
  • Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Podcast

Ep 46 History Buffs Unite: A Deep Dive into Montana's Past with Keith O'Neil

  • Summary

  • Keith O'Neil: history teacher at Park City High School, shares his journey and passion for teaching history, recounting his inspirations, college experiences, and the interesting move back to teaching after years in sales. We explore a treasure trove of historical topics, from the American Civil War and the Bozeman Trail to fascinating local Montana history. Dive deep into riveting tales about Fort Smith, the Custer Battlefield, Chinese immigrant Lee Lute, and other colorful characters from the Wild West era. Don't miss out on this history-packed episode filled with stories, personal anecdotes, and the enduring quest for historical truth!


    Connect with Cole Waltner at @ChasingTheWildOutdoors


    00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Keith O'Neil

    01:19 Keith's Journey to Becoming a History Teacher

    01:59 The Importance of Engaging History Lessons

    05:24 Returning to College Later in Life

    06:44 Balancing Career and Passion

    11:48 The Value of Life Experience in Teaching

    17:41 Returning to Hometown and Family

    23:02 Exploring Local History and Personal Interests

    41:10 Discussing Custer and Crazy Horse

    42:18 Elizabeth Custer's Campaign

    44:11 Black Elk's Story

    46:44 Battlefield Visits and Reenactments

    49:32 Engaging Students in History

    54:32 Field Trips and Historical Sites

    01:12:28 Montana History and Notable Figures

    01:21:07 Personal History and Fort Benton

    01:23:38 Exploring Forts and Historical Sites

    01:26:39 Metal Detecting at Fort Smith

    01:39:23 Crow Agency and Local Legends

    01:49:08 Bill Hamilton's Epic Life

    01:54:32 Colonel Allen's Legacy

    01:55:29 The Mysterious Cannon Explosion

    01:57:32 Historical Figures of Columbus

    01:58:20 Introducing Lee Lute

    01:59:23 Lee Lute's Adventures and Research

    02:00:14 The Fascinating Story of Lee Lute

    02:03:36 Colonel Norton and the Civil War

    02:11:21 The Tong Wars and Lee Lute's Fate

    02:24:38 Artifacts and Historical Discoveries

    02:26:09 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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