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Native Americans in South Dakota
The first known settlers in South Dakota were Native Americans. The three main tribes of the Sioux were Lakota, Eastern Dakota and the Western Dakota. This video gives an overview of where the Native Americans came from and what they did Native Americans. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition through Dakota Territory
In 1804 Lewis and Clark were the first explorers in South Dakota. There ere many events that took place in South Dakota and today we still remember Lewis and Clark as there are many places in South Dakota named after them. Here is a video on some of the events that took place in South Dakota. events in South Dakota. Here is another video on the whole exploration of Lewis and Clark.
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Custer discovers Gold
In 1874 while exploring the Black hills General Custer discovered gold. Today Black hills gold is still made and sold. The picture attached to this event is a Black Hills Diamond ring. -
Wilder family moves to South Dakota
In 1879 Laura and her family moved to the De smet area and many books were written while her family lived here. Here is a video explaining a little about the time Laura and her family was here
De Smet The picture attached is the homstead in De Smet where the pageant is held each year. -
South Dakota becomes a state
Before becoming a state, South Dakota was part of the Dakota Territory. South Dakota and North Dakota were declared the 39th and 40th states of the United States. Here is a video of South Dakota and North Dakota becoming their own states becoming a state.
The picture attached is the South Dakota Flag.
