Events
Our events are varied throughout the year and many are designed for all ages. We do insist that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 for a presentation by author and Dakota Wesleyan University professor Dr. Brad Tennant. The "Lewis and Clark Legacy in South Dakota" will cover Native Americans, wildlife, military, food/nutrition, medicine, and other aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. The lecture will begin a 7:00pm, there will be beverages and snacks served. The event is open to all, free will donations are encouraged.
April 11, 2024 7:00PM CT
The Lewis and Clark Legacy in South Dakota
The University of Exeter, England joins us again for our annual Summer Archaeology Field School. Join us as our own Dr. Adrien Hannus, U. of Exeter’s Dr. Alan Outram, and students from around the world continue the excavation of this ancient Indigenous North American village.
Mid-May 2024
ExcavationS begin in the Thomsen Center Archeodome
Our premier event of the year!! Meet the archaeologists and students who have been excavating this Village since 2003. Learn how to make pottery the same way it was made 1,000 years ago, learn how to throw an atlatl, watch as expeert flint knappers create arrowheads from stone and much, much more!!
June 8-9, 2024
Archaeology Awareness Weekend
Our newest event is just for children! A day filled with storytellers, dancers, drummers, singers, face painters, and so much more! Last year’s debut of this fun event was outstanding!
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Children’s Day
July 13, 2024
Through meticulous research, Hidden Disgrace pierces through the veil of descriptions of Indians as either savages or “Noble Savages” and describes them as real people with both strengths and weaknesses. Likewise, it takes a hard look at the notion the conquest of North and South America by Europeans was “inevitable” and was, in reality, the result of deliberate choices.
David Fierst will answer questions in this fascinating discussion of this important book.
“Hidden Disgrace” by David Fierst
6:30 PM
October 10, 2024
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
There are multiple potential naming and sponsorship opportunities for events at the Village. Please contact the director for more information.