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For more than 30 years the Museum in the Cultural Heritage Center has been a destination for inspiring exhibits, historical and scholarly research, artistic educational programs; and now, the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation invites the community to imagine and build a innovative, interactive Museum filled with endless possibilities for learning, creativity and action-packed discovery. Click here to make a gift >>>.
Effective December 1, 2025, the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation and the South Dakota State Historical Society will begin using Constant Contact to deliver newsletters, announcements, and updates to our members, donors, partners, and the public.
In observance of Native American Day, the Foundation Office and the Heritage Store at the Capitol will be closed on Monday, October 13. State offices will also be closed.
The South Dakota Historical Society Foundation is looking for a Finance Director to manage the organization’s financial and HR operations on-site in Pierre, South Dakota.
The SD State Historic Preservation Office is seeking input on historic properties.