“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 30 at Mead Museum
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 12:00 am
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum
Feb 2 through April 30
Drowning in Dirt:
Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl
A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land
Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.
When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.
Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!
This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.
The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.
The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Dr
Yankton, SD 57078
https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits
February 2-April 30th, 2026
Open Monday-Saturdays noon to 4pm
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 30 at Mead Museum
Friday, April 24th 2026 - 12:00 am
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum
Feb 2 through April 30
Drowning in Dirt:
Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl
A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land
Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.
When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.
Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!
This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.
The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.
The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Dr
Yankton, SD 57078
https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits
February 2-April 30th, 2026
Open Monday-Saturdays noon to 4pm
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 30 at Mead Museum
Monday, April 27th 2026 - 12:00 am
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum
Feb 2 through April 30
Drowning in Dirt:
Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl
A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land
Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.
When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.
Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!
This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.
The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.
The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Dr
Yankton, SD 57078
https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits
February 2-April 30th, 2026
Open Monday-Saturdays noon to 4pm
Sioux Falls American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 Bingo
Tuesday, April 28th 2026 - 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Alliance
1600 West Russell Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
The public is invited to a social, dinner and bingo on April 28, 2026 hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 held at The Alliance 1600 West Russell Avenue in Sioux Falls.
5-6P Social
6-6:30PM Dinner — Roast Beef, Potato, Veggie, Dessert cost is $15
Reservations are needed by Thursday, April 23 by calling Jane at 605 682 1222. No refunds will be given after the reservation has been made.
Bingo starts at 6:45PM. 12 cards of bingo is $5. No reservation is needed to play bingo
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 30 at Mead Museum
Wednesday, April 29th 2026 - 12:00 am
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum
Feb 2 through April 30
Drowning in Dirt:
Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl
A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land
Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.
When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.
Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!
This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.
The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.
The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Dr
Yankton, SD 57078
https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits
February 2-April 30th, 2026
Open Monday-Saturdays noon to 4pm
NMM Discovery Saturday
Saturday, May 2nd 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
National Music Museum
414 E. Clark St
Vermillion, SD
Jam with us at the National Music Museum! Bring your little ones to Music Storytime on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun, music-filled storytelling led by Museum Educator Anna Van Kley. Designed for ages 3–6, this free monthly program invites children to explore rhythm, melody, and imagination—sponsored by the M.A. Martin Everist Foundation.
The Best of Italy (Venice-Florence-Pisa-Rome-Naples-Pompeii) May 3-14, 2026 (Sold Out!)
05/03/2026 - 05/14/2026
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This is the ultimate dream vacation!
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 3rd 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
THE ALLIANCE
1600 West Russell, SD Military Heritage Alliance Building
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
The public is invited to an all you can eat pancake breakfast hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15 the FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT NO BREAKFAST IN APRIL DUE TO EASTER) at The Alliance 1600 West Russell in Sioux Falls.
Hours: 8:30A-12N
Age 11 and up is $8, Age 10 and under is $2
Mackinac Island and Tulip Festivals May 7-13, 2026 (8 seats left!)
05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
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You’ve always wanted to visit the Island — NOW you can!
Frisky in the Field Book Blast
Saturday, May 16th 2026 - 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Crossroads Pavilion Event Center
301 34th Ave
Sheldon, Iowa 51201
Frisky in the Field Book Blast is bringing joy to book lovers across the central Midwest in Northwest Iowa, or at least in our little section of the field!
30+ authors and vendors will be present. There will hundreds of books available for pre-order and purchase.
Several authors have donated baskets that will be raffled. All proceeds from the raffle ticket sales will be donated to Awakening Grace.
