STURGIS, SD – With the theme of “History: Lost and Found,” the sixth annual History Days, sponsored by the Sturgis & Meade County Historical Society, will be held Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, at Sturgis City Auditorium.
Hundreds of items, including artifacts and other memorabilia are included in the event that kicks off Friday at the Sturgis City Auditorium with a reception from 4-7pm.
Bear Butte Creek preservation, Sturgis and Meade County Historical Society, Silver City, genealogy, and history of the USS General S.D. Sturgis – a transport ship during World War II, named for Samuel Davis Sturgis, a Civil War general and later a commander at early Fort Meade and namesake of the city of Sturgis, are among the booths highlighted at this years event that focuses on researching, preserving and sharing history.
Information on photo preservation, West River History Conference, and Society of the Black Hills Pioneers will also be available.
On Saturday, June 18, from 9am to 12 Noon, local Meade County author Ruby Gabriel will feature her recently published book on the history of Meade County. In addition to the booths noted, collections from the Old Fort Meade Museum, the former Faith Museum and the Bob Lee Collection will be presented.
