RIDE IN THE STEAM-POWERED LOCOMOTIVE AT HISTORIC PRAIRIE VILLAGE SOUTHEAST REGION Scan Here to Discover More History comes to life Ever wonder what it was like to be one of the first people to make a home in South Dakota, looking out for miles across the wide-open prairie and saying, “yes, this is the place?” With a mix of hands-on learning and museums filled with authentic artifacts, there’s something for everyone when exploring our beginnings. Find your inner native, explorer, and pioneer spirit when you explore what life was like for our ancestors. remaining steam-powered carousels that has been restored to its original condition and their steam-powered train around the entire campus. Lewis & Clark Stand where Lewis and Clark stood at Spirit Mound Historic Prairie, just six miles north of Vermillion . This is one of the many spots in our region that the Corps of Discovery passed through in 1804. Visual displays about their journey can be found at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center and the Mead Museum . laura ingalls wilder Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” books come alive when you explore De Smet and experience our pioneer heritage first-hand. Covered wagon rides, a one-room schoolhouse session, and hands-on homesteading activities will have you feeling like you’ve been transported back to 1880. Don’t worry; the plumbing has been updated for your comfort. native american roots Before there were one-room schoolhouses and dusty saloons, there was the Sioux Nation. Experience the rich heritage of nine Sioux tribes when you explore our historical sites, museums, and art galleries. Visit Prehistoric Indian Village , a 1,000-year-old Indian village with a live archeological dig site. It is believed that there are 80 buried lodges on this site and work continues today to unearth them. pioneer town At Historic Prairie Village , you can walk down a turn-of-the-century main street and explore over 40 historic buildings. Ride one of the world’s last 218 // #SESouthDakota
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