Central South Dakota Tourism
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South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center - Pierre, South Dakota
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center - Pierre, South Dakota
Created to preserve the historical and cultural legacy of the state’s early Sioux inhabitants and the first waves of European settlers. The facility brings history alive through exhibits, educational programming and research services.
Verendrye Museum - Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Verendrye Museum - Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Built in 1933 this building was converted to the museum and was originally the Legion Community Hall.
The Triple U Buffalo Ranch - Fort Pierre, South Dakota
The Triple U Buffalo Ranch - Fort Pierre, South Dakota
The ranch itself encompasses 60,000 acres of natural prairie in central South Dakota near Lake Oahe. A curved sign complete with a bleached buffalo skull welcomes visitors to the Triple U.
Oscar Howe Murals - Mobridge, South Dakota
Oscar Howe Murals - Mobridge, South Dakota
Ten murals by the South Dakota Indian artist, the late Oscar Howe, depict Sioux ceremonies and histroy, and are one of the cities most prized possessions.
Mac & Pheasant Theatres - Mobridge, South Dakota
Mac & Pheasant Theatres - Mobridge, South Dakota, one of only 4 outdoor theaters in the state of South Dakota.
Leavenworth Monument - Mobridge, South Dakota
Leavenworth Monument - Mobridge, South Dakota has the memorial to the numerous battles fought during the 1800’s between the whites and the Native Americans. Named after Col. Henry Leavenworth, who in 1823, battled with the Arikara over an encounter with fur traders. The battle left 27 casualties and is considered the second bloodiest encounter with Native Americans in South Dakota.
Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area - Selby, South Dakota
Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area - Selby, South Dakota, traditionally, this area was home for several American Indian tribes. In 1927, the Department of Game and Fish used a new technique called an earthen dam to make Lake Hiddenwood, one of the first artificial lakes in South Dakota.
Klein Museum - Mobridge, South Dakota
See two cultures at the Klein Museum in Mobridge, European and Sioux Indian, exhibiting its many displays. It has a fine collection of early Indian beadwork, head dresses, clothing, tools and early photographs.
Jedediah Smith Monument - Mobridge, South Dakota
Jedediah Smith Monument in Mobridge, South Dakota honors him for discovering and chartering the central route from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific in 1826-1827.
In his lifetime, Smith would travel more extensively in unknown territory than any other single mountain man.
Ingalls Homestead - De Smet, South Dakota
Ingalls Homestead in De Smet, South Dakota is where the Little House on the Prairie stories came to life.
The visit to the prairie of Laura’s home will bring history to life for you. The Charles Ingalls family claimed this piece of Dakota Territory as their homestead. Many of Laur’s stories tell of her life on the farm at this claim.
