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The Bray Receives Grant for Preservation Project
Funds will restore 19th-century blacksmith shop and open it to the public.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:26pm
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A grant will help restore the Archie Bray Foundation's historic blacksmith shop, preserving a piece of Helena's cultural heritage.Helena TodayThe Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in Helena, Montana has received a $13,000 grant from the Montana Historical Foundation. The funds will be used to restore the foundation's 19th-century blacksmith shop, stabilizing the structure and cataloging its tools so it can be opened to the public.
Why it matters
The Archie Bray Foundation is a renowned arts organization that has played a significant role in Helena's cultural landscape for decades. Preserving its historic blacksmith shop will help maintain the foundation's connection to the city's past and ensure the public can experience this important piece of local history.
The details
The grant from the Montana Historical Foundation will allow the Archie Bray Foundation to stabilize the structure of its 19th-century blacksmith shop and catalog the tools inside. This will enable the foundation to safely open the blacksmith shop to the public, giving visitors a glimpse into the site's history.
- The Archie Bray Foundation received the $13,000 grant in April 2026.
The players
Archie Bray Foundation
A renowned arts organization in Helena, Montana that focuses on the ceramic arts.
Montana Historical Foundation
A nonprofit organization based in Helena that raises private funds and makes grants for community-based history initiatives in Montana.
What’s next
The Archie Bray Foundation plans to begin the restoration work on the blacksmith shop in the coming months, with the goal of opening it to the public by the end of the year.
The takeaway
This grant will help preserve an important piece of Helena's history and provide the public with greater access to the Archie Bray Foundation's rich cultural legacy.
