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Cherry Blossoms and Washington DC March 26-31 (Sold Out!) and April 2-7, 2026 (4 seats left!)

Cherry Blossoms and Washington DC March 26-31 (Sold Out!) and April 2-7, 2026 (4 seats left!)

03/26/2026 - 04/07/2026

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This is the best DC trip around! We see all the monuments, memorials and museums! We’ll visit Arlington, the Capitol, Mount Vernon — AND the White House just a few blocks away! On this DC trip, you’ll also spend an entire day in Philadelphia!

“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 30 at Mead Museum

Friday, March 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

Huge Farm Memorabilia Collection--Day 1 of the Bud Glock Estate

Huge Farm Memorabilia Collection–Day 1 of the Bud Glock Estate

Friday, March 27th 2026 - 10:00 am

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Location:
Wakonda, SD

SALE BILL

Girard Auction & Land Brokers, Inc.

Classic Farm Toy Auction--Day 2 of the Bud Glock Estate

Classic Farm Toy Auction–Day 2 of the Bud Glock Estate

Saturday, March 28th 2026 - 10:00 am

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Location:
Wakonda, SD

SALE BILL

Girard Auction & Land Brokers, Inc.

Reyes del Oeste Mariachi Concert

Saturday, March 28th 2026 - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm National Music Museum
414 E. Clark St
Vermillion, SD

The Reyes del Oeste Mariachi ensemble will be playing a short concert on March 28th at 1:00 pm in the Janet L. Wanzek Performance Hall at the National Music Museum. Formed to celebrate many Denison, IA residents’ Latino heritage, this group of high schoolers performs traditional style mariachi music at community and sporting events. Their performances introduce their audiences to mariachi music and Mexican culture. Come learn about mariachi tradition and hear these students perform!

Free event

“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 30 at Mead Museum

Monday, March 30th 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

Wednesday, April 1st 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 3rd 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, April 4th 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.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, April 5th 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

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