The Butte High History Club invites the public to a captivating evening of storytelling and historical interpretation at the Ghost Walk, held at the World Museum of Mining on October 17 and 18 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
This immersive event will guide guests through the museum grounds, where costumed interpreters will portray real individuals from Butte’s past, sharing stories of life, labor, and legacy in one of America’s most storied mining towns. Visitors will gain insight into the lives of miners, immigrants, and community members who helped shape Butte’s rich cultural heritage.
Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased online at https://givebutter.com/KS0UJ1 or at the door. The last ticket will be sold at 7:30 PM each evening.
Proceeds from the Ghost Walk will support the development of a new exhibit featuring Butte’s Galloping Gallows, a rare and historically significant execution scaffold used in Montana. This portable gallows was designed to be dismantled and transported across the state for official executions. Each piece was marked with Roman numerals to allow quick reassembly, earning it the nickname “Galloping Gallows” for its mobility.
The Galloping Gallows was used in Butte for legal executions, including the hanging of Miles Fuller in 1906 behind the Butte jail. Fuller’s story, along with others, reflects a complex chapter in Montana’s judicial history. The scaffold’s trap door design and infamous thirteen steps make it one of the few original gallows remaining in the United States.
Currently in storage, the Galloping Gallows will be restored and displayed at the World Museum of Mining, offering visitors a deeper understanding of Montana’s legal and penal history.
An optional underground tour is available during the event. Please note: participants must be at least 5 years old to enter the underground portion.
Join us for an evening of education, storytelling, and community as we honor the voices of Butte’s past and support the preservation of its history.
