Our Statehouse: A Capitol Idea

Television special about the South Dakota Capitol.

North and South Dakota Border

In 1890, the US Congress passed a bill that tasked the secretary of the interior with surveying the North Dakota-South Dakota boundary and marking the entire length.

Identify Artifacts in Your Community

Pictured above is the cane of John Todd, cousin of Pres. Lincoln’s wife, who was among the first to work for the establishment of towns and farms in Dakota Territory.

Pierre's Geographical Center Saga

The Pierre-as-continental-center designation was first made in 1904 by Robert F. Kerr, a professor at the South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now SDSU).

Map Borders

In this episode, Matthew explains borders, property lines, and more.

Cardinal Directions

Students will learn how to figure out which way is north, south, east, or west.

SD Native American Reservations

Learn the location of South Dakota's nine Native American Reservations.

South Dakota Counties 

Explore South Dakota Counties with Images of the Past. New content added regularly.

W. H. Illingworth - 1874 Custer Expedition Photographer

The Black Hills Expedition began on July 2nd 1874.

Intermediate Directions

Are your students confused by intermediate directions? Try this video activity.

Native American Studies

South Dakota War Stories

Image of the Past Series