This research and archival agency at Augustana College is dedicated to 'preserving the history and cultures of the Northern Prairie Plains,' housing an extensive Western Americana library and archives. Artwork by Norman Rockwell, Oscar Howe, Roger Preuss and others are featured in the gallery. With over 60 publications to its credit, the Center is also the largest academic publisher in the state. Now housed in the new Fantle Building, over 200 archival collections, over 35,000 volumes dealing with the Amercan West, and an extensive art and artifact collection that includes exhibits of Native American and Scandinavian cultures comprise the Center's holdings. A gift shop is available. Open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm; closed holidays.
Location:
Box 727, 29th and S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls South Dakota 57197
Telephone
605-274-4007 Toll Free: 800-727-2884 Fax 999
Other History nearby:
(Rusk) Bonner Bank Building
(Dell Rapids) Dell Rapids Society
(Freeman) Heritage Hall Museum and Archives
(Madison) Historic Prairie Village
(Sioux Falls) Old Courthouse Museum
(Sioux Falls) Pettigrew Home and Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Sioux Falls area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
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