Hector Curriel, author of American Ace: Joe Foss, Fighter Pilot. His comments will especially focus on the Battle of Guadalcanal, which began on Aug. 7, 1942.

William Pratt, author of After Populism

Christopher Vondracek, author of Dancing with Welk: Music, Memory, and Prairie Troubadours

Liz Almlie, Historic Preservation Specialist with the State Historic Preservation Office, will be speaking about sites of historic significance to South Dakota women's history.

Authors of The Plains Political Tradition, Volume 4

Noel Hamiel, author of Mathis Murders will explore this cold case of murder and mystery that still haunts the Mount Rushmore state.