Mary Fields (also known as Stagecoach Mary) was the first black woman employed as a star route mail carrier in the United States. Fields delivered mail from Cascade, Montana, to Saint Peter's Mission from 1895 to 1903. On Second Saturday, June 10 at 1pm, Frank LaLiberty will present the story of Mary Fields and discuss the historical embellishments that have surrounded her history. Mary’s early life in the south and the true story of the shootout at the Mission are included in this free admission program at The History Museum.

Frank LaLiberty is an amateur historian that began with an interest in the Lewis and Clark expedition. He developed a curiosity about Saint Peter’s Mission through work to preserve the historic church that was constructed in 1878. Frank has researched articles, books, and the mission archives in the Ursuline Center, and has interviewed local individuals about the history of the mission. In addition, he acted as an advisor and guide for Erich Hicks for his book, Mary Fields, AKA Stagecoach Mary. He has served as a consultant for numerous documentaries on St. Peter’s Mission and on Mary Fields. This past summer, Frank spent a week working with Flatcat Productions from Hollywood on an extensive documentary on Mary Fields. Frank’s book, Montana Mountains in my Heart, includes poetry, essays, and accounts that include two sections about St. Peter’s Mission.