Movie Night at the Museum: Shenandoah

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The Northwest Montana History Museum’s Movie Night at the Museum will screen the 1965 film “Shenandoah” starring James Stewart on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7 pm.  The Civil War film also stars Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett and Patrick Wayne with Katharine Ross and Rosemary Forsyth making their film debuts.  Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, the movie sound track prominently features the familiar American folk song “Oh Shenandoah”.

In Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in 1864, family patriarch Charlie Anderson (Stewart) only wants to be left alone to manage his farm along with his six sons, daughter Jennie (Forsyth) and daughter-in-law Ann (Ross).  They do not own slaves, and Charlie is not concerned with the fight between North and South and the skirmishes and battles being fought throughout the area. He only wants to be left in peace, to attend church on Sunday (to which his large family is always late) and work his farm. While some of his sons want to fight for the Confederacy, they respect their father’s wishes and stay on the farm. But after daughter Jennie marries a Confederate officer (McClure) events bring the war to his front door and his family into the conflict. 

Admission and popcorn are free, but donations are gladly accepted to defray costs.  Soda pop, water, beer and wine are available for purchase.  Seating is provided, but viewers can bring their own cushions or seating if they like.

Located in the former Central School in Kalispell, the Northwest Montana History Museum brings the past alive through exhibits, artifacts, educational programs and events.  The Museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm weekdays at 124 Second Avenue East, Kalispell. For more information call 406-756-8381.

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