Civic Life & History - Links & Resources

1972 Rapid City Flood
Rapid City Public Library Flood Site

Artists of the Black Hills
An organization of professional artists, artisans and galleries with a common goal of establishing the Black Hills region as a prime source for art of the highest quality

Arts & Cultural Organizations
What Black Hills area opportunities are available for the performing and other arts?

Arts Alive South Dakota
Provides information for arts organizations and administrators, arts educators and students, legislators and policy makers, artists and performers, anyone interested in the arts and culture of and by South Dakotans

Association of South Dakota Museums
An organization of museums and friends in service to the museum community in South Dakota

Black Hills Historic Populations
County and Town Populations from 1890-2000

Festival of Books
A weekend-long event that features more than 40 well-known authors participating in book signings, presentations, panel discussions and readings

Map of South Dakota Museums
Provided by the Association of South Dakota Museums

Minnilusa Historical Association
Works for the advancement of the knowledge of the history of pioneer life while maintaining a collection of nearly 5,000 artifacts, rare and out of print texts and letters, a western history library, and a large photograph and image collection

Mountain-Plains Museums Association
MPMA provides services to museums in the 10 state region

Preserve South Dakota
A grassroots volunteer organization supported by those committed to historic preservation and economic development

South Dakota Historical Society
Archaeology, Archives, Historic Preservation, Museum, Research and Publishing

South Dakota Humanities Council
Delivers humanities programming to the people of South Dakota

South Dakota Association of Fairs & Celebrations
Develop high standards in South Dakota fairs, celebrations, festivals, 4-H Achievement Days, and farm shows

South Dakota Library Association
Represents libraries, library employees, library trustees, and library supporters by providing leadership and educational opportunities and supports its members in meeting challenges

South Dakota Newspaper Association
Represents the state's 130 weekly and daily newspapers