FALL RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HOT SPRINGS, SD

The Fall River County Historical Society in Hot Springs, SD is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Fall River County and the surrounding areas. Founded in 1954, the society operates two museums, a research library, and a gift shop, all located in historic downtown Hot Springs.

The first museum, the Pioneer Museum, is housed in a former school building and features exhibits on local history, including Native American artifacts, mining and ranching equipment, and displays on the unique geology of the Black Hills. The second museum, the Evans Plunge Mineral Springs Museum, is located in the historic Evans Plunge building and explores the history of mineral springs and their role in the development of Hot Springs as a health resort.

The society's research library contains a wealth of resources for genealogists and historians, including local newspapers, historical maps, and census records. Researchers can also access the society's extensive collection of oral histories and photographs.

In addition to its museums and library, the Fall River County Historical Society hosts a variety of educational and community events throughout the year, including lectures, walking tours, and an annual Pioneer Day celebration.

Overall, the Fall River County Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the history of this unique region of South Dakota, providing valuable resources and experiences for visitors and locals alike.

FALL RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HOT SPRINGS SD. US MID #8404600037

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

South Dakota South Dakota is an expansive, sparsely populated midwestern U.S. state where rolling prairies give way to the dramatic Black Hills National Forest.

Black Hills is home to 2 historical monuments carved right into towering granite peaks: Mt. Rushmore, the iconic depiction of 4 revered U.S. presidents, and Crazy Horse Memorial, a tribute to the storied Native American tribal leader.

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telephone: 6057456602

FALL RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HOT SPRINGS
SD
57747

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FALL RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID #	8404600037
Name	FALL RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name	FALL RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	43.426055, -103.480509
CODES	FIPS State Code: 46 FIPS County Code: 047 US Census Tract: 964200 US Census Block: 3068