VERENDRYE MUSEUM

FORT PIERRE, SD

The Verendrye Museum is a historical museum located in Fort Pierre, South Dakota. The museum was established in 1919 and is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the region. The museum is named after Louis-Joseph and François Verendrye, two French explorers who were the first Europeans to explore the area in 1743.

The museum's collection includes artifacts and exhibits related to the Native American tribes that lived in the region, the early settlers and pioneers, and the military history of the area. The museum also features exhibits on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which passed through the area in 1804.

Some of the highlights of the museum's collection include a collection of Native American artifacts, a replica of a frontier trading post, and a display on the early fur trade in the region. The museum also features a collection of antique firearms and a display on the military history of the area, including exhibits on the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

The Verendrye Museum is open year-round and offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors of all ages. The museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West.

VERENDRYE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FORT PIERRE SD. US MID #8404600115

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 51,136 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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VERENDRYE MUSEUM INCORPORATED
PO BOX 665
FORT PIERRE
SD
57532-0665

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