Committed to keeping you informed - Return to Normal Plans
Updated May 21, 2020
The State Historical Society and Foundation are currently closed to the public until July 20, 2020. We hope to be open to group tours and family fun programming in September. The health and safety of our staff, volunteers, members, guests, and community is our highest priority. Until we can visit with you in person and in the Cultural Heritage Center, we invite you to explore South Dakota History online.
Sincerely,
Catherine K. Forsch, CEO
South Dakota Historical Society Foundation
catherine.forsch@state.sd.us
Who We Are
The South Dakota Historical Society Foundation is committed to telling the story of the state of South Dakota and the unique history that has helped shape our values today. We tell the story as an active partner, fundraiser and steward, providing financial resources to projects of the program areas of the South Dakota State Historical Society: Archaeology, Archives, Historic Preservation, Museum, and Research and Publishing.
Our philanthropic commitment is in honor of preserving South Dakota’s history and to the future of the state South Dakota through annual, capital and planned giving from public and private donors. We are passionate about preserving South Dakota’s history and educating future generations about the state’s rich history and background. We work to instill a love and appreciation for the state of South Dakota in present generations as well as generations to come.
We greatly appreciate your financial support. Your donations help fund the preservation of South Dakota’s history and ensure our success in "Keeping South Dakota History Alive".
Membership
Your membership to the South Dakota State Historical Society at the $125+ leadership levels enables the Foundation to help the Society use its vast collection and resources to bring history to life through education kits, exhibits, programs, publications, and much more. We invite you to join others who share your passion for the heritage and history of South Dakota.
Join Today!
The Heritage Store
The South Dakota Historical Society Foundation operates the Heritage Store at both the Cultural Heritage Center and Capitol.
The stores offer a variety of attractive, quality South Dakota made items and items that reflect South Dakota: books published by the South Dakota State Historical Society Press, pottery, jewelry, Capitol memorabilia, food, art, glassware, items featuring the Sioux Horse effigy, and much more!
As a South Dakota State Historical Society member, receive a 10% discount on store purchases. We are glad to ship items.
Keep the Heritage Store in mind when shopping for unique gifts from South Dakota!
Volunteer
Click to learn about volunteer opportunities with the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation
Would you like to participate in "Keeping South Dakota History Alive"? Would you like to meet new people and make new friends? Donate your time and have fun!
There are many volunteer opportunities with the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation. Contact us and join the volunteer team today.
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