DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM

YANKTON, SD

The Dakota Territorial Museum is a historical museum located in Yankton, South Dakota. It was founded in 1938 and is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the Dakota Territory and the people who lived there. The museum is housed in a building that was originally built in 1866 as a home for territorial governor Andrew J. Faulk, and it has since been restored and expanded to accommodate the museum's growing collection.

The exhibits at the Dakota Territorial Museum cover a wide range of topics, including Native American history, pioneer life, territorial government, and the development of agriculture and industry in the region. Visitors can see artifacts and photographs from the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as interactive displays and multimedia exhibits that help bring the history of the area to life.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of special events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities for children. The Dakota Territorial Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the people who shaped it.

DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in YANKTON SD. US MID #8404600200

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 719,636 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM

• telephone: 6056653898
• website: dakotaterritorialmuseum.org

YANKTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
610 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON
SD
57078-3858

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