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Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum

An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century.
The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!
In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.
The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.

A book club for adults, 18+ years. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library at 6:30PM. Visit the library website aberdeen.sd.us/library to view current title for discussion.

When: January 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 at 7:00pm; January 18, 25, February 1 at 2:00pm
Where: Studio Theater; The Performing Arts Center of Rapid City
Tickets: From $18-$28; Available at the Performing Arts Center Box Office, by phone at 605-394-1786 or by ordering online at www.bhct.org

Black Hills Community Theatre starts the New Year with love and laughs in the frisky comedy for adults Calendar Girls by Tim Firth. After spending time at the local hospital, Annie and her best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee for the waiting room. With the help of four fellow Women's Institute members, they decide to be bold and pose nude for an "alternative calendar". The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. This humorous, yet poignant, story is based on the 2003 movie of the same name.

The cast of local actors is led by Paula Kennison and Shannon Truax as best friends Chris and Annie, who are joined by fellow “Calendar Girls” Carmen Rosendahl, Connie Hubbard, Cierra Melum and Tina Samuelsen Bauer. The rest of the cast includes Lynne Mazzone, Paul Wishard, Bart Pfankuch, Tyler Mathieson, Dillon Burton, Rachel Lindsay, Mary Stein, Lucille Breksy and Heidi Dehn. This production contains mild language and adult content.

The St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong will perform at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 909 W 33rd St, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105, on Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m. during its 2026 National Tour.
For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as one of the nation’s premier a cappella ensembles, renowned for its artistry and beauty of sound. Tickets are $30 and $10 for all students, available at stolaf.edu/tickets/choir or 800-363-5487.
“We seek to be a transforming force in society through choral performance, bringing understanding, mercy, justice, peace, and hope to a world that desperately cries out for these things.” - Anton Armstrong
Tickets to this performance are non-refundable. If you have questions or an extenuating circumstance, please contact us by email at [email protected].
If you have issues purchasing tickets, please call 1-800-363-5487. Group discount of 10% available for groups of 10+ available via phone.
More information can be found at https://wp.stolaf.edu/choir/.

“Our Downtown” features artifacts as well as stories and anecdotes about Belle Fourche’s downtown through the decades. The exhibit will include storyboards, artifacts, photos, a touchscreen quiz, an activity table and a take-home workbook.

Many of the items come from the museum’s archives, while some have been loaned for the exhibit.

Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum

An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century.
The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!
In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.
The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.

Put on your fuzziest socks and come to K.O. Lee Library for a novel night out! We’re transforming the library into a restorative paradise! Cats in one room, a Yoga Nidra practice in the next, or just pick out a book and then lounge in one of the library’s many chairs, while harp music plays. Complete with warm drinks and comforting, nourishing food.
When: Saturday, January 31st Time: 5:30-7:30PM Age: General

A book club for adults, 18+ years. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library at 6:30PM. Visit the library website aberdeen.sd.us/library to view current title for discussion.

When: January 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 at 7:00pm; January 18, 25, February 1 at 2:00pm
Where: Studio Theater; The Performing Arts Center of Rapid City
Tickets: From $18-$28; Available at the Performing Arts Center Box Office, by phone at 605-394-1786 or by ordering online at www.bhct.org

Black Hills Community Theatre starts the New Year with love and laughs in the frisky comedy for adults Calendar Girls by Tim Firth. After spending time at the local hospital, Annie and her best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee for the waiting room. With the help of four fellow Women's Institute members, they decide to be bold and pose nude for an "alternative calendar". The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. This humorous, yet poignant, story is based on the 2003 movie of the same name.

The cast of local actors is led by Paula Kennison and Shannon Truax as best friends Chris and Annie, who are joined by fellow “Calendar Girls” Carmen Rosendahl, Connie Hubbard, Cierra Melum and Tina Samuelsen Bauer. The rest of the cast includes Lynne Mazzone, Paul Wishard, Bart Pfankuch, Tyler Mathieson, Dillon Burton, Rachel Lindsay, Mary Stein, Lucille Breksy and Heidi Dehn. This production contains mild language and adult content.

Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum

An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century.
The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!
In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.
The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.