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South Dakota State Historical Society Pierre, South Dakota Location:    900 Governors Drive Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2217 (605) 773-3458 (605) 773-6041fax This web page has had 3203 unique visitors. South Dakota State Historical Society Website Jeff.Mammenga@state.sd.us Description: The South Dakota State Historical Society, first organized as the Old Settlers Association of Dakota Territory in 1862, established its official relationship with state government in 1901 through the former Department of History. Originally housed in the state capitol, the Society moved in 1932 to the newly completed Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building across the street. In 1989 South Dakota celebrated its centennial and to mark the anniversary and showcase the state's history, the Cultural Heritage Center was built as the new headquarters for the Society. Through the years, state government reorganizations have shaped and reshaped the Society into the vigorous organization of today. An office within the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, the Society manages five programs-- archaeology, archives,historic preservation,museum, andresearch and publishing. All the programs are located at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre, with the exception of the State Archaeological Research Center, which is located in Rapid City. Directions and/or Additional Information: Nestled into a bluff north of the capitol, this dramatic 63,000 square-foot earth covered building was completed as the South Dakota's lasting legacy centennial project. President George Bush recognized it as one of the six most innovative energy-saving projects in the United States. See the map link for more detailed directions.