The Splendor of the English Country House
Patty Dean, curator and public historian—Helena
443-2577; pattydean@usafamily.net
What makes a "country house" a country house? How have English country houses developed and persisted over time? What can the country house tell us about society, technology and economics? This 45 minute PowerPoint presentation explores the architecture, furnishings and landscapes at seven English country houses dating from the Elizabethan era to the mid-1980s. Selected to highlight a variety of architectural styles, eras, and development, these public and private properties include: the late sixteenth century Hardwick Hall (Derbyshire) built by Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury; Petworth (Sussex) dating from the late 1600s; the neo-classical Kedleston Hall (Derbyshire); Chatsworth (Derbyshire) which is ever-evolving; the unforgettable and controversial Calke Abbey (Derbyshire); Flintham Hall (Nottinghamshire) with furnishings from the 1851 Crystal Palace exposition; and Henbury Hall (Cheshire) modeled after Palladio's sixteenth century Villa Capra but constructed in the mid 1980s. Patty Dean, a curator and public historian, was the Attingham Summer School's 2006 Dowager Duchess of Devonshire Scholar for the Royal Oak Trust, the American organization that supports the National Trust in Britain.

Horse and Culture, Journeys Into Animal Awareness
Sid Gustafson, author, veterinarian, Assistant Professor of equine studies, The University of Montana Western—Dillon/Bozeman
683-7334; swgustafson@yahoo.com
This interactive program explores how our contemporary relationship with the horse has evolved. Horse cultures in the Intermountain West and elsewhere will be displayed with visual media, including a special emphasis on the emergence of Native American horsemanship in Montana. Ideas and concepts regarding our responsibilities to the horse, and current trends in horsemanship and horse stabling pertaining to the well-being and welfare of the horse are presented. Dr. Gustafson will emphasize the principles of appropriate horse care, outlining contemporary trends in regard to providing the right environmental, nutritional, and behavioral needs of horses.

History on Trial: Reinterpreting History Through Courtroom Drama
David Jolles, performing artist—Missoula
549-3656 office, 728-3344 cell; dmjolles@gmail.com
This look at historical methodology can be adapted to give audiences a new take on any historical event. Jolles will describe the process of creating "trial" to study the knowns and unknowns of any historical event. This process not only questions the defendant's motives but demonstrates how our own biases and those of our historians informs our cultural and political understanding of our past; an interactive experience which is tailored to suit each group.

American Values for Our Time
Brian Kahn, host of "Home Ground Radio"—Helena
444-8744; brian@artemisgroup.org
Over the last 50 years, our nation has undergone tremendous changes, and it is hard to get our moral bearings. But given the stark national and global challenges we face, it is vital that we do so. Founding values underpinning and enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights can provide us with the moral compass we need in today's world. This talk explores Citizenship, Community, Checks and Balances, Conservation, Conscience and Common Ground, discussing the evolution of each in America and their direct relevance at this critical time.

Bridging the Environment-Economy Divide
Brian Kahn, host of "Home Ground Radio"—Helena
444-8744; brian@artemisgroup.org
Kahn explores the historic tension between resource-based economic development and environmental conservation in the American West, and describes the evolving reality of collaborative conservation. Examine grazing, mining, and timber production in light of the changing western economy, and cultural perceptions and expectations about our use of nature. Finally, join in an assessment of the synergy between emerging rural and urban needs and perspectives, and the potential for a new American social compact based on economic-environmental "common ground."

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