Community Calendar

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition, Where Eagles Soar, on October 11, 2024. The family friendly exhibition is free to the public in the Adelstein Gallery through May 25th, 2025. The exhibition includes twenty paintings from the collection of the Sioux Indian Museum. Lakota artist S.D. Nelson created these paintings to illustrate the book Wings of an Eagle. Written by Billy Mills and Janell Brown, the book tells the story of Billy Mills, a ground breaking Oglala Lakota athlete and the only American to win an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meters.

Billy Mills, also known by his Lakota name Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, is best known for winning a gold medal in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, as Mills was a relatively unknown runner at the time and the first (and only) American to win gold in the 10,000 meters. Born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mills overcame significant personal challenges, including poverty and the loss of both parents at a young age. A U.S. Marine Corps officer at the time of his Olympic triumph, Mills has since become a prominent advocate for Native American rights and youth sports programs. His life story was dramatized in the 1983 film Running Brave, and he continues to inspire generations with his message of perseverance and hope.

S.D. Nelson is an award-winning Lakota artist and author who has illustrated over 15 books. His work often depicts the imagery of the open prairies where S.D. spent his childhood summers, with expansive skies, towering clouds, and endless seas of grasslands. Combining timeless Lakota stories with contemporary art, his books have captivated audiences both young and old for over twenty years. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, spent his childhood summers on the Standing Rock Reservation. During this time, his mother told him the traditional Lakota stories that would become the subjects of his books. S.D. spent 26 years as a teacher in the Flagstaff public schools before his first book Gift Horse, a Lakota Story, was published in 1999.

Pop Up Escape Room
“Search for Destiny”
Open December 28th and 29th, and again January 4th and 5th.
From noon to 8pm each day
$10 per person, cash only
Limit of 4 people at a time, but there will be plenty of games to play while you wait for your turn!
Located at the Sturgis Masonic Lodge
3747 Old Whitewood Rd
Sturgis, SD
This escape room is designed, just for fun, you will not actually be locked in.
Put on by the Matopaha Eastern Star Chapter

Step into the holiday magic at the Adams House, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season! Join us for an open house-style tour on November 29-December 1, December 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All attendees will receive a free gift, and kids can enjoy a coin-collecting scavenger hunt along the way. Don’t forget to visit the Adams House Gift Shop for unique holiday gifts. Tickets are $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at DeadwoodHistory.com or at the door. Please call 605-722-4800 for more information.

Community Celebration! Three Kings Day Festivities!
Grab a slice of Rosca de Reyes and hide your shoeboxes! We’re celebrating our Hispanic Community’s culture, and most of all, Three King’s Day, with a Three Kings Celebration for the whole family! We’ll begin with a story time fit for a king, then decorate our own shoeboxes to hide the night before January 6th! Lastly, stay for a feast of traditional Hispanic foods catered by Dulce's Hispanic Market (including Rosca de Reyes of course!), and maybe even a visit from three very important guests!
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Age: General
Registration: No registration required

Celebración ComunitariaCommunity! Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos
Agarra una caja de zapatos para la hierba de los camellos y tu pedazo de rosca de reyes! Celebremos junto a toda la comunidad hispana la Celebración del día de Reyes. Ven con toda la familia. Estaremos haciendo Family story time, decoraremos las cajas de zapatos para la hierba de los camellos y cerraremos con un comidas típicas hispanas. Quizás hasta nos visiten personajes importantes de esta tradición.
Cuándo: Sábado 4 de enero de 2025
Hora: 6:00-8:00 PM
Edad: Todas las edades
Reservación: No necesita reservación

The South Dakota Volunteer Naturalists Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 class. The 12-week program with online evening classes begins Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Graduates will share their new knowledge with others through volunteer opportunities, including leading educational programs, participating in conservation activities, and contributing to citizen science projects.

South Dakota residents age 18 and older are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is January 27, 2025. To learn more and to apply, visit www.sdvolunteernaturalists.orgThe SDVN program is a collaborative effort between Black Hills Parks & Forests Association, the South Dakota Discovery Center, South Dakota Game, Fish and Park, and South Dakota State University Extension.

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition, Where Eagles Soar, on October 11, 2024. The family friendly exhibition is free to the public in the Adelstein Gallery through May 25th, 2025. The exhibition includes twenty paintings from the collection of the Sioux Indian Museum. Lakota artist S.D. Nelson created these paintings to illustrate the book Wings of an Eagle. Written by Billy Mills and Janell Brown, the book tells the story of Billy Mills, a ground breaking Oglala Lakota athlete and the only American to win an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meters.

Billy Mills, also known by his Lakota name Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, is best known for winning a gold medal in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, as Mills was a relatively unknown runner at the time and the first (and only) American to win gold in the 10,000 meters. Born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mills overcame significant personal challenges, including poverty and the loss of both parents at a young age. A U.S. Marine Corps officer at the time of his Olympic triumph, Mills has since become a prominent advocate for Native American rights and youth sports programs. His life story was dramatized in the 1983 film Running Brave, and he continues to inspire generations with his message of perseverance and hope.

S.D. Nelson is an award-winning Lakota artist and author who has illustrated over 15 books. His work often depicts the imagery of the open prairies where S.D. spent his childhood summers, with expansive skies, towering clouds, and endless seas of grasslands. Combining timeless Lakota stories with contemporary art, his books have captivated audiences both young and old for over twenty years. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, spent his childhood summers on the Standing Rock Reservation. During this time, his mother told him the traditional Lakota stories that would become the subjects of his books. S.D. spent 26 years as a teacher in the Flagstaff public schools before his first book Gift Horse, a Lakota Story, was published in 1999.

Step into the holiday magic at the Adams House, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season! Join us for an open house-style tour on November 29-December 1, December 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All attendees will receive a free gift, and kids can enjoy a coin-collecting scavenger hunt along the way. Don’t forget to visit the Adams House Gift Shop for unique holiday gifts. Tickets are $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at DeadwoodHistory.com or at the door. Please call 605-722-4800 for more information.

The South Dakota Volunteer Naturalists Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 class. The 12-week program with online evening classes begins Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Graduates will share their new knowledge with others through volunteer opportunities, including leading educational programs, participating in conservation activities, and contributing to citizen science projects.

South Dakota residents age 18 and older are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is January 27, 2025. To learn more and to apply, visit www.sdvolunteernaturalists.orgThe SDVN program is a collaborative effort between Black Hills Parks & Forests Association, the South Dakota Discovery Center, South Dakota Game, Fish and Park, and South Dakota State University Extension.

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition, Where Eagles Soar, on October 11, 2024. The family friendly exhibition is free to the public in the Adelstein Gallery through May 25th, 2025. The exhibition includes twenty paintings from the collection of the Sioux Indian Museum. Lakota artist S.D. Nelson created these paintings to illustrate the book Wings of an Eagle. Written by Billy Mills and Janell Brown, the book tells the story of Billy Mills, a ground breaking Oglala Lakota athlete and the only American to win an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meters.

Billy Mills, also known by his Lakota name Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, is best known for winning a gold medal in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, as Mills was a relatively unknown runner at the time and the first (and only) American to win gold in the 10,000 meters. Born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mills overcame significant personal challenges, including poverty and the loss of both parents at a young age. A U.S. Marine Corps officer at the time of his Olympic triumph, Mills has since become a prominent advocate for Native American rights and youth sports programs. His life story was dramatized in the 1983 film Running Brave, and he continues to inspire generations with his message of perseverance and hope.

S.D. Nelson is an award-winning Lakota artist and author who has illustrated over 15 books. His work often depicts the imagery of the open prairies where S.D. spent his childhood summers, with expansive skies, towering clouds, and endless seas of grasslands. Combining timeless Lakota stories with contemporary art, his books have captivated audiences both young and old for over twenty years. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, spent his childhood summers on the Standing Rock Reservation. During this time, his mother told him the traditional Lakota stories that would become the subjects of his books. S.D. spent 26 years as a teacher in the Flagstaff public schools before his first book Gift Horse, a Lakota Story, was published in 1999.