The Bozeman Trail: A Rush to Montana's Gold

The Bozeman Trail was an offshoot of the Oregon Trail, a shortcut to the newly discovered gold fields of Montana Territory. Cutting through the heart of Indian country. It became a flash point for a clash of cultures that would explode into warfare, destruction and tragedy. First telecast March, 2019.

[SweetUniverse]

I'm a Sioux, my great- great-grandfather a chief named Fears Nothing. I'm wrapped in my pink blankets, watching this on my phone. I never married or had children. I'm a career woman. How times have changed. But - for better or worse? I love this land. The west to the ocean is my land, and my feeling about that won't change as long as I live. My family is all here, my numerous cousins and our animals.

[darrellcook]

I'man Englishman living in England and never been to America; I have now after watching this documentry. It braought your history, culture and land to life. Very taught provoking and informative. I watched Robert Redfords, 'The West' sometime ago and 'Over Wyoming' on Youtube only last week. this documentry stands with them as an insight into America from someone who has never visited. Thanks for youe efocts in producing this. Very much appreciated.

[doogalloonni]

The photographs, and artwork, original as well as contemporary were fascinating. The scenery, gorgeous! Thank you PBS.

[patsyparkin]

Please know that those of us who truly love history and are always anxious to know more treasure an opportunity to learn from a program like this. Thanks to all who participated.

[Paul-hghm]

Excellent program! I am a Native Texan. A descendant of a defender of the Alamo, I am quite proud of my home state of Texas. But there is another state that won my heart some 20+ years ago. The Great State of Montana. I have been all over this beautiful and very special place. As a historian I have much enjoyed learning the history. The good and the bad. I saw much new information in this program and I thank you for it.

[DANGERUSSTV]

Thank you PBS. You guys are so unappreciated and deserve so much more attention. Your docs are the best.

[susannickson]

Nellie Fletcher, she was my 2x great grandmother. She left quite a legacy, and kept and passed down her diary’s and letters. It is wonderful knowing exactly where I come from.

[mikemaatta]

I really appreciate these documentary's, they absolutely bring you into the past

[maccoleman]

I was born and raised in Western Montana. Since then, I have lived in eleven countries and have worked in at least eighty. I have viewed every major mountain range on earth, and I have breathed the air virtually everywhere north of Antarctica. With that as a basis, I must say that God may get his mail in Heaven, but he lives in Montana.

[Johnnykgb-nsa]

One of the best early American Indian documentaries. Thank you.

[davidbozeman]

I am a Bozeman descendent of this man and this is very cool. John had a brother that went to Ga and farmed my great grandfather. He paid a penny an acre

[mabhet]

Enjoyed this documentary very much. Well done by all who participated in making it for the public to enjoy.

[joshuacoon-mlqf]

Stayed in Bozeman a few times omw to work in Yellowstone. Loved the area and loved hearing about it's founders history. From working at Many Glacier Hotel I'd have to say Montana is by far the most beautiful state I've seen in the lower 48. Particularly the Many Glacier valley. Robin Williams filmed "What dreams may come" there at Many Glacier Hotel in swiftcurrent lake and was quoted saying "if this ain't God's backyard he lives close by". Couldn't agree more.

[mikebarrow]

You Americans have a fraction of the history of us Brits, for example, but when you present it as well as this understated, but brilliant film does, you have my utter respect and gratitude.

[Chris-]

Thank you for producing this excellent video. I live in England and joined the Oregon California Trails Association (OCTA) who now help preserve the trails. Incredibly sad how the lands/traditions have been greatly reduced.

[quietnights]

I'm from Bosnia and Herzegovina and I've never been to America but I like to watch about America

[karenmessinger]

I love Montana. Been to Bozeman many times. Beautiful.

[doreekaplan]

Many years ago, driving cross country from Pennsylvania to California, we spent a few days with my husbands friend, Carmen, in Bozeman. With our dogs we camped out in tents, fishing the pretty river for dinner. That trout was the most delectable, with just a pinch of salt and melted butter. Wonderful experience

[michellemarieperez]

Hello from So Cali.
I love learning about our past. So many people all with their personal story.

[sebastiancorigliano]

What an amazing documentary. Writing from Patagonia, at the other end of the world, i thank you for honouring such a sacred land.