Bozeman Magazine

The Livingston Depot Foundation has said it plans to welcome up to 200 local residents and tourists to its annual summer fundraising event: Roundhouse Roundup at the Depot, on Thursday July 21, 2016.  The event features a full chuck wagon dinner and dancing to the music of local artists Ric Steinke and Linda Hausler and their western swing group Open Range.  Pre-dinner entertainment will be provided by renowned Wild West entertainer, Kowboy Kal, who dazzles with fancy trick roping and old school fun.  Dinner and dancing will take place in the unique and historical outdoor setting of the Depot with its majestic rounded colonnade and ornate architectural detail.

The Depot museum will also be open for the enjoyment of guests at the event, featuring popular exhibits such as “Rails Across the Rockies” and “The Livingston Depot in History and Architecture,” as well as two new special exhibits for the 2016 season: “The Railroads of Ron Nixon,” showcasing an eye- catching collection of photographs of the rails of the Northwest on loan from the Museum of the Rockies, and “Getting There: From Livingston to Yellowstone,” presented in honor of this year’s National Park Service centennial celebrations.

Roundhouse Roundup at the Depot is a fun summer’s evening event intended to introduce and re-introduce the community and visitors alike to the magnificent Livingston Depot, an architectural monument to Livingston’s heritage located in the heart of the community.  Proceeds from the event help fund ongoing restoration and preservation of the historical Depot buildings as well as operation of the museum, educational programs and community events at the Depot.

The evening is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and ticket prices are $45 per person ($50 at the door) with reserved table opportunities for groups of eight or more.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available.  Tickets can be reserved by calling the Depot at 406 -222-2300.

The Livingston Depot was originally built in 1902 and has been restored and is operated by the non-profit Livingston Depot Foundation.  The Livingston Depot serves as a community cultural center promoting the visual and performing arts, culture and history of the Yellowstone Region through its museum, educational programs and events, for the benefit of Park County residents and visitors from around the world.  

The Depot, with its majestic colonnade and ornate architectural detail, was originally built in 1902.  The graceful architectural anchor of the historic downtown is restored and is operated by the non-profit Livingston Depot Foundation, founded in 1985.  The Depot serves as a summer museum and off-season community cultural center for exhibits and educational programs for the benefit of Park County residents and visitors from around the world.  Its museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday from 1 to 5.  A modest admission is charged.  Group tours are also welcome, and more information is available through the Depot office at (406) 222-2300 or its website, www.livingstondepot.org.