This online calendar of events emphasizes educational, archaeological, preservation, and history related programs throughout the year across South Dakota. Green entries denote activities at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. Blue entries denote off-site activities sponsored by the SD State Historical Society and/or the Historical Society Foundation. If you would like to submit an event to be included on the calendar, please complete and submit the following form: Events form, PDF or Events form, Word.

November 2013

Event: Furniture: The Fancy & the Functional Exhibit
Description: The exhibit examines furniture found in the home, and what one can learn from a careful study furniture today and in the past.   Interpretive signage, graphics, and advertisements demonstrate an evolution how our homes have changed over time and the impact that change made on the design, function and construction of furniture.  From a famous wooden desk to a metal dinette set, the artifacts on display come from the permanent collection of the Museum.  Hands-on activities and videos help bring the story to life. 
Location:  Cultural Heritage Center, Hogen Gallery, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Time: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun. & Holidays* 1-4:30 p.m. CT
Admission:  Members free; Adults $4, Seniors $3, 17 & under free (Free to all on the 1st Sunday of every month)
Sponsor: South Dakota State Historical Society
Contact: 605-773-3458, web: history.sd.gov/Museum
* The Cultural Heritage Center is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Event: Property Tax Moratorim deadline - SD State Historic Preservation Office
Description: The State Property Tax Moratorium is available for buildings listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places and rehabilitated in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The moratorium places an eight-year freeze on the property tax assessment; during the eight-year period, the property tax assessment may not be increased due to the certified rehabilitation work undertaken on the building. The 2012 application will cover work done between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013.
Application: Click here for forms.
Date: November 1, 2013
Contact: Paul Porter, 605-773-6005, e-mail: Paul.Porter@state.sd.us

Event: Preservation at the Crossroads - National Preservation Conference 2013
Description: COME TO INDIANAPOLIS! Taking a cue from native son David Letterman, we present 5 reasons why you should come to the National Preservation Conference in Indianapolis.
5 Blend of Old and New. Indianapolis presents a successful blend of old and new, with much of the new development shaped by preservation to create a co-existence that seems natural.
4 The Preservation Story. The city has a great preservation story to tell, with Indiana Landmarks at the heart of the tale as one of the largest and most successful preservation organizations in the nation.
3 Lots to Do and See. You’ll be surprised by downtown Indianapolis—walkable, safe, and lively at all hours—and by Columbus, IN, renowned as a mid-century design mecca, where we’ve arranged unprecedented access for conference attendees.
2 Set New Directions. You’ll have a fulfilling educational experience and participate in setting new directions for the preservation movement.
1 Major Fun. The local committee aims to inject joy at every turn so Indianapolis lives in memory as one of the really fun conferences!
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Date: October 30 - November 2, 2013
Registration: see website
Sponsor: National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
Contact: 202-588-6100, e-mail: conference@nthp.org, web: www.preservationnation.org/conference

Event: SD State Archives Open
Description: The State Archives is open every 1st Saturday of the month. Staff will be available to assist with research. The State Archives manages a collection of photographs, films, maps, books, newspapers, state and county records, as well as personal and organizational records.
Location:  Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Date/Time: November 2, 2013; 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m. CT
Admission:  Free
Sponsor: South Dakota State Historical Society
Contact: 605-773-3804, e:mail archref@state.sd.us, web: history.sd.gov/Archives

Event: Free admittance to the Museum of the SD State Historical Society
Description: Admittance to the museum is free the 1st Sunday of the month. The Museum has 15,000 square feet of exhibition space with exhibits divided into five galleries.
Location: Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Date/Time: November 3, 2013; 1-4:30 p.m. CT
Admission:  Free
Sponsor: South Dakota State Historical Society
Contact: 605-773-3458, web: history.sd.gov/Museum

Event: OPEN on Veterans Day - The Museum of the SD State Historical Society
Description: The Museum will be open on Veterans Day, November 11. There is 15,000 square feet of exhibition space with exhibits divided into five galleries.
Location: Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Date/Time: November 11, 2013; 1-4:30 p.m. CT
Admission:  Adults - $4; Seniors (60+) - $3; 17 & under - Free
Sponsor: South Dakota State Historical Society
Contact: 605-773-3458, web: history.sd.gov/Museum

Event: Title to be announced - History & Heritage Book Club
Description: Program to be announced. The History & Heritage Book Club is free and open to the public at any time. A monthly commitment is not required.
Location:  Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Date/Time: November 12, 2013; 7 p.m. CT
Admission: Free
Sponsor: South Dakota State Historical Society & South Dakota Historical Society Foundation
Contact: Dorinda Daniel 605-773-6006, e-mail: dorinda.daniel@state.sd.us
Additional Comments: The book club meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Cultural Heritage Center. Occasionally the date, time, or location my change for a special program. All books are available for purchase at the Heritage Store located in the Cultural Heritage Center and at the Capitol. The History & Heritage Book Club is open to everyone. People who want to join the discussion by telephone are welcome to do so by making arrangements in advance with Dorinda (see above).

Event: CLOSED for Thanksgiving - Cultural Heritage Center
    including the Museum of the SD State Historical Society, SD State Archives, and all
    offices
Location: Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Date/Time: November 28, 2013
Contact: 605-773-3458

Event: Holiday Open House at the Cultural Heritage Center
Description: The annual Holiday Open House of the South Dakota State Historical Society will be held at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. The afternoon will feature free admission to the museum, holiday treats, entertainment, living-history demonstrations, unique gift ideas in the Heritage Store, and free pictures for the kids with Santa Claus!
Location:  Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Date/Time: November 29, 2013; Noon - 4:30 p.m. CT
Admission: Free
Sponsor: South Dakota State Historical Society & South Dakota Historical Society Foundation
Contact: 605-773-3458

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