SD Civil War Veterans
South Dakota's Civil War Veterans
Tell us YOUR Civil War Story!
We are actively seeking public input on this project.
Trauma and the Challenge of Re-entering Society
USD's Dr. Kurt Hackemer talks about what it was like for SD's Civil War veterans to come back from the war.
John J. January
John January was a Union Soldier imprisoned at Andersonville, Georgia and Florence, South Carolina. He moved to Dell Rapids, South Dakota after the war.
The Grand Army of the Republic in South Dakota
Members of The Grand Army of the Republic veterans' organization wielded a lot of political and social clout in South Dakota's early days.
Telling the Stories of South Dakota's Civil War Veterans
The latest installment of Images of the Past explores the impact that Civil War veterans had on South Dakota, from Territorial times to the present day. We are also inviting the public to share their stories here.
SDPB’s Images of the Past is a multiplatform project that offers a fresh look at historic images and documents from the well-known and nearly unknown places, people, and events of South Dakota.
IMages of the Past Civil War Blogs
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Rwanda backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed hundreds of villagers in July, according to Human Rights Watch, raising doubts about Trump backed peace process. -
SDPB press briefing to be held on August 21, 2025, at 1PM / 12MT. -
NewsFour South Dakota newspapers have a second chance at life thanks to a local buyer. This comes after the fold of News Media Corporation earlier this month. The change in ownership means these communities continue to have access to the latest. -
The military vehicle, which is designed to withstand explosive attacks, collided with a "civilian vehicle" just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. -
A new study shows that the effects hurricanes have on people's health can last for years after a storm passes.
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People who buy their own health insurance are facing significant price hikes next year as federal tax credits passed by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire in December.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with M. Gessen about the Trump administration moves to take over Washington D.C., and what it could mean for the future.
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Trump criticized American museums as "the last remaining segment of 'WOKE.'" The White House said that the administration plans to start with the Smithsonian, and "go from there." Would that be possible? We speak to experts in the field.
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Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution.
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Immigrants in Washington, D.C., have mixed feelings about the federal policing surge. Some support the goal of reducing crime, but are upset at people being snatched off the streets.
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Families and young women in the United States are paying upwards of $3,000 for the chance to get into the sorority of their choice. With the help of sorority rush coaches, they just might make it in.
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Health innovations are everywhere. From a cancer vaccine to an Alzheimer's blood test to a life-changing exoskeleton, we take you on a tour of the economics of health technology.
Tell Us YOUR Family's Civil War Story!
As part of our efforts to uncover the stories of South Dakota's Civil War veterans, we are asking for the public's help. Please consider sharing your family's story with us on our Images of the Past Facebook group
Thank you for being a part of the project!