TABOR, S.D. Czech Days For nearly 70 years, the community of Tabor, S.D., has celebrated its predominantly Czechoslovakian heritage around farmers’ schedules, with a Czech pioneer village, kolache baking, polka dance-off, and Czech Days queen, prince and princess pageants. The two-day festival benefits Tabor’s economy and sense of community. “Almost every resident has a part doing something, whether it’s working ... Read More »
When immigrants came to settle the prairie, they knew they were becoming Americans—but that did not mean they always gave up the customs they brought with them. Read More »
by Wendy Royston & Heidi Marttila-Losure When the celebration of a history or heritage is done well, it takes on a life of its own. “If you can find a way to really integrate those celebrations and festivals into your communities, and bring that there, you’re going to attract people from the outside,” said Brenna Gerhardt, executive director of the ... Read More »
Celebrating history in the Dakotas is not always straightforward. Read More »
When it was established in 1937, Columbus Day was intended to have a higher purpose. For American Indians, the day instead marks the beginning of an invasion that destroyed their way of life. Read More »
A sense of community is alive in the tri-county town of Hoven, S.D. “Volunteerism is what built this community,” said Vern Rausch, a local rancher. Read More »
“Anyone who believes in rural possibilities and has a desire to do something about it” is invited to RuralX, July 19-20 in Aberdeen, according to Beth Davis, president of Dakota Resources, the organization behind the event. Read More »
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