Feb 12 Thursday
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.
City of Deadwood Archivist Mike Runge and Zach Lampert, EI/GISP, of Avid-4 Engineering in Rapid City will share how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are transforming historic preservation work in Deadwood. The presentation will introduce the basics of GIS, explain how the Deadwood Historic Preservation Office uses it in daily projects, and highlight the types of historic records that benefit most from this technology. Key examples will include Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, historic and contemporary film and video footage, and recent GIS projects. Runge and Lampert will also discuss exciting possibilities for future applications, such as digital storyboards, outdoor interpretive signage, and more. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members.
Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead MuseumFeb 2 through April 25
Drowning in Dirt:Joseph Hutton and the DustbowlA soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land
Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.
When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.
Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!
This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.
The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.
The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.
Mead Museum82 Mickelson DrYankton, SD 57078https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits
Curious about the groundbreaking research taking place a mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility? Wondering about neutrinos, dark matter, or extremophiles but not sure who to ask? This is your chance!
Join us for "Ask a Scientist" and connect with SURF research scientist Markus Horn.Get answers to your questions and dive into the science happening at America’s deepest underground laboratory!
Discover more SURF events at sanfordlab.org/events!
You’ve now interviewed your candidates and are ready to hire your first employee. But as all small business owners have experienced, you don’t know what you don’t know. Learn from industry experts Shelly Rose, Coeur Wharf, Jennifer Martini, Board of Directors of Black Hills SHRM, and Synova Nicolaisen, Black Hills HR Consulting about the danger zones when you have employees and how to find the resources you need to be compliant and follow industry best practices. During this in-person/online session we will cover:⦁ Contractors vs Employees⦁ Limits for Part-time Labor⦁ Age Requirements⦁ Other hot topics
Being familiar with applicable areas of employment law will help keep your business running smoothly and keep you out of HOT water. You DO NOT need to attend session 1 to attend later sessions.
Join brothers Dan and Tom Regan, who together have over 100 years of experience at Homestake and SURF, for an evening of storytelling and recollection of their time in the former gold mine and the transition to America’s Underground Lab.
Few know the history, machinery, and people of the site better than Dan and Tom. They each bring firsthand stories from running locomotives underground to leading mine rescue efforts. Together, they offer a unique perspective on the transformation of the historic gold mine into a world-class underground lab.
How to attend:Deep Talks will be held at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (160 W. Main Street) in Lead, South Dakota. The event begins at 5 p.m. MT with a social hour, featuring a beer tasting and light refreshments. Speaker presentations will begin at 6 p.m. MT.
Unable to join in person? Catch the livestream starting at 6PM at https://sanfordlab.org/events/deep-talks-evening-regan-brothers.
Deep Talks is made possible by Crow Peak Brewing Company, Edward Jones Financial Advisor – Chris Mitchell, RCS Construction, and Charles & Jolene Lichtenwalner.
This is a group focusing on building self-esteem, developing healthy coping skills, setting healthy boundaries, and more! Come away with an action plan and goals.
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.
Join poets from the South Dakota State Poetry Society as they visit the Waterfront Gallery in Pierre, to read selections and to host open mics, as part of their Poetry on the Road tour across South Dakota!
Free event ALL are welcome Some refreshments provided
Feb 13 Friday
This event is SDSU senior Ellie Eidsness's thesis exhibition. It will feature artwork of many different mediums that showcase her journey at SDSU.
