Join us for an informative panel discussion on donating manuscripts and artifacts to the South Dakota State Historical Society’s Archives and Museum. Staff will walk participants through the donation process, from what to consider before offering items and how to determine whether your materials align with the Society’s collecting priorities, to what happens after a donation is accepted.

Panelists will discuss how collections are preserved and cared for, how they are made accessible to researchers and the public, and how donors can contribute archival and museum materials simultaneously.

Whether you are a collector, family historian, or steward of historical materials, this event offers valuable insight into how personal history becomes part of South Dakota’s shared story.