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See how attractions, museums and galleries honor Lakota traditions and history. NATIVE ART See an extensive collection of Plains Indian art, crafts and jewelry at Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries in Rapid City. Find authentic Native American-made jewelry and turquoise stones at Dakota Sky Stone in Deadwood and Wall. Immerse yourself in colorful Lakota art at The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. See American Indian art and artifacts from U.S. tribal nations at Crazy Horse Memorial®. In the summer, you can visit with talented artisans, watch traditional dances performed and learn more at the Talking Circle Speaker Series. INDIGENOUS CULTURE Take time during your visit to learn about the important history of Western South Dakota's indigenous people. Gain a deeper understanding of the tumultuous history of the Lakota from the early 1800s through the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890 at the Oglala Lakota College Historical Center. Go on an educational adventure at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village near Badlands National Park to discover the landscapes, indigenous knowledge and culture of Lakota country. Familiarize yourself with the symbiotic relationship between the Lakota Nation and the North American Plains Bison at Kevin Costner’s Tatanka: Story of the Bison in Deadwood. PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATION Majestic Badlands, rolling grassland and open prairie await you on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation — home to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Tour the Pine Ridge Visitor Center to see a wildlife exhibit, Lakota art displays and informative videos. Find Pine Ridge business listings on page 151
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