Community Calendar

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.

New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss will spend a week in Deadwood focusing on the 1920s and 1930s. On Wednesday, September 24, Enss will present The Sharpshooter & the Showman at the Days of ’76 Museum at 2:00 p.m. with a book signing to follow. The event is free and donations are accepted. On Thursday, September 25, DHI will host a book signing with Enss at the Adams Museum from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Enss will also discuss cowgirls of the American West during the event. On Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, Enss will be signing copies of her new book, Meet the Kellys: The True Story of Machine Gun Kelly and His Moll Kathryn Thorne, as well as several of her other books from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Brothel Deadwood. Enss will also host five 30-minute presentations about Mobsters and Molls of the 1920s (Friday) and 1930s (Saturday) at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. at the Brothel. The Brothel tour will be $10 per person for the day. Stop by and meet Chris Enss and tour The Brothel Deadwood. Special drawings will be available to brothel visitors throughout the day.

Join us for September Deep Talks where Mary Bordeaux, Ed.D. (Sicangu/Oglala Lakota) will share how her journey to an Educational Doctorate was shaped by Lakota epistemologies, art, and women’s voices, and how these foundations continue to guide her research and responsibility to community.

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 from Crow Peak Brewing Company (21+ only) and light refreshments. Speaker presentations will begin at 6 p.m. MT.

Join virtually at https://sanfordlab.org/events/deep-talks-listening-research

Deep Talks is made possible by Crow Peak Brewing Company, Edward Jones Financial Advisor – Chris Mitchell, RCS Construction, and Charles & Jolene Lichtenwalner.

Hosted by Toastique & Pilates Whole Body

Register for this FREE wellness event!

Brain Wi-Fi: Tune In, Power Up, Move Better! Imagine if your brain had a “superpower switch” you could turn on—helping you focus better, stress less, and even move with more energy. That’s what neuroplasticity is all about. (Big word, simple meaning: your brain can change and get stronger, just like a muscle!)

Pilates Whole Body is teaming up with Toastique for a fun, eye-opening talk that shows you how to:

✨ Train your brain to work smarter, not harder
✨ Beat the brain fog that slows you down
✨ Boost energy and focus in ways you’ll actually feel

The University Libraries at the University of South Dakota is presenting its biennial international altered book exhibition “Bound and Unbound VIII,” juried by Bratislava, Slovakia-based altered book artist and illustrator, Isobelle Ouzman, now through Jan. 5, 2026.

“Bound and Unbound VIII” is located in the exhibition cases on the second floor of the I.D. Weeks Library. It is open to the public for viewing during library operating hours, which can be found online. The exhibition can also be viewed online in the Digital Library of South Dakota https://explore.digitalsd.org/digital/collection/exhibitions/search/searchterm/Bound%20and%20Unbound%208:%20Altered%20Book%20Exhibition/field/relatig/mode/exact/conn/and.

The University Libraries Art and Exhibits Committee, sponsor of the exhibition, seeks to showcase a diverse range of international altered book art, to present the work locally and to build an online research collection of altered books.

Join us for a special program just for you and your baby! Spend quality time together and connect with other parents, caregivers, and little ones at the library. Snuggle Up with Stories features songs, books, rhymes, and more—all thoughtfully planned with babies in mind. This 20-minute program supports your baby’s early development by building listening, language, and motor skills in a fun, nurturing environment. Please come prepared to sit on the floor with your baby in your lap. Activities are one-on-one to encourage bonding and interaction. Have an older child with you? No problem—we’ll have coloring sheets or other quiet activities available to help keep them engaged.
When: Every other Thursday starting Sept 11th through Nov20th Time: 10:00-10:30AM Registration: No registration

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.

Award-winning author Peter Cozzens will explore the gritty grandeur that was early Deadwood. He will examine the many legends that have arisen about Deadwood and, where needed, dispel them. Cozzens will also present vignettes of the town’s leading characters and contrast their real lives with popular but inaccurate depictions of them. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members.

New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss will spend a week in Deadwood focusing on the 1920s and 1930s. On Wednesday, September 24, Enss will present The Sharpshooter & the Showman at the Days of ’76 Museum at 2:00 p.m. with a book signing to follow. The event is free and donations are accepted. On Thursday, September 25, DHI will host a book signing with Enss at the Adams Museum from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Enss will also discuss cowgirls of the American West during the event. On Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, Enss will be signing copies of her new book, Meet the Kellys: The True Story of Machine Gun Kelly and His Moll Kathryn Thorne, as well as several of her other books from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Brothel Deadwood. Enss will also host five 30-minute presentations about Mobsters and Molls of the 1920s (Friday) and 1930s (Saturday) at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. at the Brothel. The Brothel tour will be $10 per person for the day. Stop by and meet Chris Enss and tour The Brothel Deadwood. Special drawings will be available to brothel visitors throughout the day.

The Sturgis Public Library will be hosting Books On Tap on Thursday, September 25th at 6pm at the Vets' Coub . Book Theme: Back to Books, choose a book set in the world of schools, learning, and academia life. Perfect for back-to-school season! All readers 21+ are invited to join.