art & History

In Fort Pierre

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Fort Volunteer

Fort Volunteer was dedicated to volunteers for their commitment and dedication during the 2011 floods. It was constructed and donated to the City of Fort Pierre by Gary and Connie Grittner on the fifth anniversary of the 2011 floods. (September 2016)

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Fort Pierre Depot

The Fort Pierre depot was completed in 1906 and served the community for over 50 years.

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Verendrye Museum

The Verendrye Museum, Inc. was established in September 1967 and the museum opened in the Summer of 1968. Over the years thousands of local people and tourists of all ages have frequented not only the museum, but also the four other historical museums (Log Cabin Visitor Center Museum, Sansarc Country School Museum, 1905 Stanley County Jail Museum and the Fort Pierre Depot Museum) which have been built/restored over the last 50 years. All the museums have vintage memorabilia, antiques, and artifacts specific to the buildings which houses the items. The Verendrye Museum building is on the National Register and is housed in the American Legion Community Hall which was built as a WPA project and dedicated by Governor Berry in 1933.

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