Public Programs
In Conversation
Preserving Samuel Lewis’s Legacy in Bozeman
A conversation with Melissa Ragain and Eileen Tenney
Friday, March 27, 2026
7pm
Tinworks at Rialto
$12

Overview

Join Dr. Melissa Ragain in conversation with Eileen Tenney, researcher and steward of the historic Samuel Lewis House, as they explore the remarkable story of Samuel W. Lewis, a 19th-century Black entertainer, settler, and entrepreneur who helped shape early Bozeman. Together, they'll share how architectural preservation, archival detective work, and storytelling are bringing his legacy back to light. Ragain will also offer a preview of the upcoming exhibition Chisel & Razor: The Artistic Legacies of Edmonia & Samuel Lewis.