Welcome to the Prehistoric Indian Village, a settlement of the first farmers of the Northern Plains. Our story begins in the 10th century, when groups from the Mississippi River valley and eastern woodlands moved west onto the plains searching for new lands to settle and grow crops. The site near Mitchell was one of several villages that the Native Americans established around 1000 AD. This site is well preserved because the land has not been plowed in modern times so the ground is relatively untouched and is amazingly rich with artifacts. For whatever reason, these native people left their home, and when they departed they left behind their footprint on the prairie. Today scientists, students, and tourists can visit this "footprint" to gain insight into the past lives of the plains peoples.
Location:
PO Box 621, Mitchell South Dakota 57301
Telephone
605-996-5473
Other History nearby:
(Rusk) Bonner Bank Building
(Mitchell) Corn Palace
(Wessington Springs) Dean Annex
(Freeman) Heritage Hall Museum and Archives
(Madison) Historic Prairie Village
(Mitchell) Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
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04/19 Coming to The Mitchell 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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