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Temporary
Exhibitions Currently on Display
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The People's House: Celebrating the Century
On display
in the Hogen Gallery, a changing exhibition area within the
gallery wing.
“The People’s House tells about
the important work that goes on inside the beautiful building,” said Jay
D. Vogt, South Dakota State Historical Society director. “All three
branches of state government occupy important physical and symbolic space
within the building. The capitol is the place people come to have their
voices heard. The capitol steps provide a public forum for rallies and
protests. In times of public grief – or celebration – people are drawn to
the capitol.”
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A Capital Fight: Choosing South Dakota's
Capital City
On display in the Education Room
Becoming South Dakota’s capital city brought money, people and prestige
to the winning town. Pierre, Huron, Mitchell, Sioux Falls and Watertown all
entered the fray – along with Wolsey and the non-existent town of Harrison!
Pierre won all three capital elections. This exhibit is on display just in
time to kick of the centennial celebration of our State Capitol.
(Photo by South Dakota Tourism)
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Recent
Donations to the South Dakota State Historical Society
On display
in the center's lobby display cases.
Featuring pieces from the Carol Hillard Collection
Carole Hillard spent much of her life in public service. She was active in
state and local government, international elections, humanitarian missions,
and women’s issues.
In 1995, Hillard became the first, and only, woman to hold the office
Lieutenant Governor in
South Dakota
history, holding that office until 2003. Prior to her terms as Lt. Governer,
Hillard was a member of the Rapid City Council, and served two terms in the
South Dakota House of Representatives.
Hillard supervised elections in numerous foreign countries. She worked
tirelessly for humanitarian efforts, such as Heifer International for which
she was president. Hillard also served as president for the Rapid City
United Way. She founded the
Rapid City
women’s shelter and Cornerstone Rescue Mission in
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City, and was
involved numerous other charitable organizations.The
South Dakota State Historical Society received a large collection of
photographs, documents, and artifacts in August 2008. The Society would
like to thank Fred Whiting and the Hillard family.
It is the
mission of the Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society to
collect, preserve, and interpret the social, political, and cultural history
of the State of
South Dakota
and Dakota Territory. The museum makes its collections available through
exhibitions like this one, loans to other museums, and publications. If you
are interested in donating to the Museum of the South Dakota State
Historical Society or would like more information about the Museum
Collection, click
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| For information on these exhibits, contact:
Kate Higdon, Curator of Exhibits; Telephone: (605) 773-4373;
Email
Kathryn Higdon@state.sd.us |
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