Tucked in a valley on the banks of the Milk River, Havre's history is incredibly diverse. It was populated first by American Indian tribes, who lived here for centuries and successfully lived off what the land, waters, and skies could provide. White settlers and other ethnic groups came later, bringing with them their own ways of life. Ladies and gentlemen arrived, looking for opportunities to build a new life and working to smooth out the rough reputation Havre had earned during its early days. Vice and virtue worked and lived alongside each other to create the largest community on Montana's Hi-Line.
Emily Ann Mayer has deep roots in Havre. Her family first arrived in what is now Havre in 1887, with the arrival of the railroad. Emily's love of Havre's history began during her early childhood. She is a well-known and highly respected local historian who is sought out by others seeking local history information. Her adoration of the Havre area and its history has culminated in the creation of the High Line Heritage House, her longtime dream that took nearly three decades to come to fruition.