Only 150 spots available - early registration is encouraged!
Tuesday & Wednesday – Open Conference
Join the Annual State History Conference and connect with historians, educators, students, and history enthusiasts from across South Dakota and the surrounding region. This engaging two-day experience features a wide range of presentations and discussions that explore the people, places, and stories that shape our state’s history.

Teachers' Edition – South Dakota K–12 Educators (Limited to 35 Participants)
The first 35 educators to register will receive a sponsor-supported, FREE three-day conference experience.

The Teachers' Edition of the SD Annual History Conference is a two-and-a-half-day, in-person experience in Fort Pierre designed specifically for South Dakota K–12 educators.

Monday (Educators Only)
A full day of professional development sessions tailored for teachers, featuring classroom-ready strategies, resources, and collaboration with educators from across the state.

Tuesday & Wednesday (Open Conference)
Join the broader Annual State History Conference alongside historians, educators, and the public for engaging presentations and discussions on South Dakota history.

Continuing education credits are available for the full conference.

Full Registration Includes:
Professional development sessions on Monday; Trivia Night; all conference presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday; refreshment breaks; Tuesday lunch and Networking Social; a museum tour; and the Wednesday Awards Luncheon.

Once the initial 35 spots are filled, additional educators may register for the Tuesday–Wednesday conference sessions at the standard rate.

Join author Sandy Barnard for a presentation on his new book, Celebrating Custer’s Last Stand: 150 Years Commemorating the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Through 150 historic photographs, many previously unpublished, Barnard explores how Americans have commemorated the Battle of the Little Bighorn since 1876 and how public memory of the battle, George Armstrong Custer, and the American Indian participants has evolved over the past 150 years. This fascinating program offers new insights into one of the most significant and enduring events in American history.