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 Heritage Fund. 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.

October 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: Deadwood Grant deadline - SD State Historic Preservation Office
Description: This program is designed to encourage large-scale restoration or rehabilitation of historic properties by individuals, organizations or public agencies. Grants for work beginning approximately January 1, 2014* will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. The grant amount must be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis from nonfederal and nonstate sources. Nonprofit organizations will be allowed to use in-kind services for one-half of their match. Funding for the program is from Deadwood gaming revenue earmarked by state law for historic preservation projects throughout the state and distributed by the State Historical Society. *Projects may not start until after official notification of the grant award is received.
Application: Click here for forms.
Date: October 1, 2013
Contact: Click here to see Regional map
Northeast SD - Jennifer, 605-773-2906, e-mail: Jennifer.Brosz@state.sd.us; Southeast SD - Liz, 605-773-6056, e-mail: Liz.Almlie@state.sd.us; Western SD - Chris, 605-773-3103, e-mail: ChrisB.Nelson@state.sd.us

Event: War on the Plains - Stories of Conflict Over the Years - 21st Annual West River History Conference
Description: Guest speakers, special entertainment & displays, presentation of papers, book signings, and selected rare booksellers booths will be a part of the weekend of historical activity focused on the heritage of the region. Thursday evening Wayne Paanenen, founder and president of Historical Footprints in Lead, will share archival footage of interviews with Watson Parker, the 'Dean of Black Hills Historians.' Friday's luncheon will feature performing artist Gordy Pratt telling colorful tales of the Wild West through stories and song. Jon Crane, Hill City watercolor artist, will talk about preserving history through an artist's eyes during Saturday's Westerners breakfast. To close out the conference, the bluegrass group Deadwood Express will perform as well as share background and history tying folk music to our nation's development.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 815 E. Mall Dr., Rapid City
Date/Time: October 3-5, 2013
Registration: Click here for registration information.
Sponsor: South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, the Black Hills Corral of Westerners, International, the Society of Black Hills Pioneers, and Dode Lee
Contact: West River History Conference, 605-343-4852, e-mail: wrhc@shebbyleetours.com, web: wrhcsd.wordpress.com/home

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: October 5, 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: October 6, 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: 71st Plains Anthropological Conference
Description: The 71st Annual Plains Anthropological Conference will have topics addressing Plains anthropological, historical, archaeological, and related subjects. Undergraduate and graduate student participation is encouraged. Listen to an amazing array of papers following the research of students, professionals, and avocational archaeologists.
Location: to be announced
Date/Time: October ?-?, 2013
Registration: See web: www.pacsk2012.com
Sponsor:
Contact: Click here to contact

Event: Title to be announced - History & Heritage Book Club
Description:
Location:  Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr., Pierre
Date/Time: October 8, 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: OPEN on Native Americans Day - The Museum of the SD State Historical Society
Description: The Museum will be open on Native Americans Day, October 14. 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: October 14 , 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: 21st Annual Island in the Plains - Black Hills Archaeological & Historical Symposium
Description: The Annual Island in the Plains conference attracts speakers from a wide range of disciplines concerned with the environmental and cultural history of the Black Hills. Researchers, interested members of the public, teachers, and students are all encouraged to attend. Symposium presentations are shceduled for all day Saturday. The banquet will be Saturday evening with keynote speaker to be announced. Field trips will be scheduled for Sunday morning.
Location: to be announced (tba)
Date/Time: October , 2013; Times tba
Registration: tba
Sponsor: South Dakota Archaeological Society, Black Hills National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, South Dakota State Historical Society-Archaeological Research Center, South Dakota Association of Professional Archaeologists
Contact: Mike Fosha, 605-394-1903

Event: theme to be announced - National Preservation Conference 2013
Description:
Location: to be announced
Date: October/November ?, 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


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