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State Agricultural Heritage Museum

The museum has exhibits about the history of ranching and farming on the South Dakota prairie. A collection of antique farming, ranching and household items features a restored 1915 steam-driven tractor; historic photographs interpret life in rural South Dakota. Other highlights include an original 1880s homesteader's stake cabin and a restored 1915 Neo Classical-style farmhouse with changing period displays that focus on the kitchen area. Special winter exhibits feature changing topics of interest.

The museum offers a variety of public programs that include fiberworks demonstrations, and a lecture series; a South Dakota history library is available. Group tours are offered by reservation. Admission is free. Closed on holidays.

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Location	925 11th Street Brookings South Dakota 57007
Phone	605-688-6226
Fax	303
Email	sdsu_agmuseum@sdstate.edu
Website	http://www.agmuseum.com ... Ingalls Wilder Mother-Daughter Reading Group & Activities Community and A Sense of Place Book Discussion Program Making a Donation to our Museum South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum Box 601 Brookings, SD 57007-0999 Telephone:(605) 688-6226 FAX: (605) 688-6303 E-mail: sdsu.agmuseum@sdstate.edu ...