HELENA — The Archie Bray Foundation in Helena has received a $13,000 grant from the Foundation for Montana History.
The Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts will use the money to restore its 19th-century blacksmith shop, stabilizing the structure and cataloging its tools so it can be opened to the public.
The Foundation for Montana History awarded more than $255,000 to communities across Montana during its current grant cycle
Other grant recipients include the Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation for the old Montana prison tower 7 roof repair; the Beaverhead County Cemetery Board for Centennial Valley Cemeteries GPR Project; the Butte Citizens for preservation and revitalization for the story of Butte app and website; and the Nine Mile Community Center for historic Stark School outhouse preservation in Frenchtown.
