In this episode of The Big Fat Podcast, joined by guests Penny Redli and Donna West, we delve into the intriguing and often overlooked history of the Crow Agency. From school tours to fascinating artifact discoveries and archaeological digs, learn about the critical role the Crow Agency played in the region's history. We explore key figures, historical incidents, and cultural transitions of the Crow people. Sponsored by Pinnacle Property of Montana and in collaboration with the Museum of the Beartooths, this 2nd episode in our ‘They Gazed On The Beartooths’ series, is a captivating exploration of the past right underneath our feet.

Penny Redli 

Executive Director - Museum Of The Beartooths

https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com/

Donna West

Owner/Broker - Pinnacle Property Of Montana

https://www.PinnacleProperty.com

00:00 Introduction to the Big Fat Podcast

00:54 Exploring Crow Agency's Educational Impact

03:15 Artifacts and Archaeological Discoveries

07:33 Corruption and Controversies at Crow Agency

20:27 Chief Plenty Coup and Cultural Transitions

29:25 Historical Figures and Burial Practices

40:14 Preserving Crow Agency's Legacy

50:22 Historical Preservation and Subdivision Challenges

52:39 The New Book on Crow Agency

53:46 Artifacts and Photographs from Crow Agency

56:36 The Only Existing Journal and Agency Records

57:48 The Untold Story of Crow Agency

01:00:09 Adobe Structures and Nomadic Influences

01:01:50 Fort Parker and Historical Markers

01:04:52 Mining Disputes and Nye City

01:16:16 Archaeological Discoveries and Trash Analysis

01:28:55 Crow Tribes Influence in Stillwater County

01:30:28 Modernizing Historical Tours

01:35:18 Conclusion and Acknowledgements