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Museum Education Kits 
The South Dakota State Historical Society offers education kits to South Dakota classrooms and other groups. Each kit contains hands-on objects, relevant lesson text, ready-to-use worksheets, and a variety of fun and unique activities. For more information or to schedule an Education Kit please contact:
Ronette Rumpca by e-mail Ronette.Rumpca@state.sd.us or telephone 605-773-6011.

Cowboys & Ranch Life
Explore the history and development of cattle and sheep ranching in South Dakota with Cowboys & Ranch Life and learn about some of the everyday work cowboys do. Objects in this kit include a branding iron, cowhide, cowboy boots, spurs, a sheep fleece, hand carders, and more. Nine photographs are also included.
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For more information or to schedule an Education Kit please contact:
Ronette Rumpca by e-mail Ronette.Rumpca@state.sd.us or telephone 605-773-6011.
 


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