Minnehaha County Historical Society
Mission Statement
The Purpose of the MINNEHAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is to study and record the history and development of Minnehaha County: educating its members and the public on the rich heritage of the people and the land of Minnehaha County (SD). More > >
News
Membership DUES took affect in January, 2023 so please join or renew now.
MCHS is asking for donations, with the goal of $15,000, to repair the Pioneer Memorial. The monument was erected in 1949 and is located on what was then U.S. Highway 77 and Cliff Avenue. It remains popular as a stopping site to visit and overlook the city. It is much in need of repairs and reconditioning to bring the historic obelisk back to its original condition. Repairs began the end of April.
The next stage for the Pioneer Memorial is a security system so please continue to donate to the fund. More details to come.
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Events
What: Third Thursday History Talk
Free & Open to the Public !
Where: Old Courthouse Museum 200 W 6th St Sioux Falls, SD
When: 3rd Thursday March 16, 2023 6:30 pm- Social 7:00 pm Program
The March 16, 2023
History Talk:
"Diversity In South Dakota"
A Panel Discussion with Moderator Dr. Steve Bucklin, Panelists: JR LaPlante, Tyler Tordsen & Kenny Anderson Jr
The panelists come from diverse backgrounds and communities that the MCHS Board believes give voice to what may be different perspectives of our history. Each will give a 10 minute presentation on their experiences growing up in SD and then take questions from the audience.
MCHS supports the Downtown Hartford Inc. event
May 6, 2023 Hartford, SD United Methodist Church
7:00 pm - 9:00pm Free & Open to the Public
Bob Yapp Presents:
"Preservation Doesn't Cost---It Pays"
MCHS-sponsored historic photos have been installed in the lobby of the State Theatre in Downtown Sioux Falls! Four black and white photos, two of the original 1926 lobby, and two of the original 1926 theatre auditorium can be viewed.