Past DPM Exhibits
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Stitching Through the Holidays
The 2nd floor of the Museum was transformed by pumpkins, black cats, turkeys and pies, colored leaves, sleigh bells and holly, and St. Patrick’s green of Ireland... more 
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Anniversary of Humans in Space
Where were you on April 12, 1961? What were you doing that day? That was the date that the very first human traveled into outer space. His name was Yuri Gagarin, a young Soviet, who rode into space on the Vostok I and captured the imagination of the world. ... more
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Prairie Stitchers Needlework Exhibition
The Prairie Stitchers chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America presented new work completed in the past year at the Dacotah Prairie Museum. The featured the exciting work of eight local members... more
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Circles of Life by Lois Beckner
Lois Beckner is the Cultural Arts Program Coordinator for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department as well as a prolific artist in her own right. Her exhibit, entitled “Circles of Life”, included acrylic paintings and fiber work resulting from her research into the phenomenon of crop circles... more
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1970s Books and Ideas
Invade the Museum!
This installment of the 1970s focused on the new wave of books and authors who introduced original ideas and new ways of thinking to the American public... more
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Groovin’ to the 70s Beat!
The Museum Brings Back 1970s Entertainment
A life-sized Darth Vader invaded the Dacotah Prairie Museum along with Star Wars starships, figurines and light sabers. Glamorous Cher, in her orange mini dress and knee high suede boots, could also be seen against a backdrop of Disco balls, roller skates and phonograph albums by artists like Three Dog Night, The Carpenters, Elton John and The Eagles... more
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1970s Fashion
2nd floor of the Dacotah Prairie Museum is alive with the fad, fun, colorful fashions of the 1970’s. The Museum hosted hippies, flower children and those glitzy disco guys and girls of the “polyester decade!”... more
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1970s Toys and Games
The Dacotah Prairie Museum announced a series of exhibits on 2nd floor showcasing the 1970s. The first installment of this revolving display was called “1970s Toys and Games.” The exhibit featured a wide variety of toys that were released in the 1970s for the very first time... more
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Prairie Stitchers Exhibit
The “Prairie Stitchers” Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America presented an exhibit of stitching excellence at the Dacotah Prairie Museum... more
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Stained Glass Exhibit by Aberdeen Artist, Nancy Oilver
The term “stained glass” refers to the material of colored glass and the craftsmanship of working with it. Throughout its thousand-year history, stained glass has been used for windows in churches and cathedrals and other significant buildings... more
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Looking at History
No one really knows the inventor of the first pair of eyeglasses, although we know that glass, the main ingredient to vision wear... more
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Y-Storybook Sewing Ladies
The story of the ladies and their ornaments has not only delighted children since 1967, but has raised many thousands of dollars toward the continued enjoyment of all children... more
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The Shriners: Helping Children Since 1922
The exhibit’s main purpose, however, was to acquaint the general public with the Shrine organization and it’s philanthropic projects, especially involving children... more
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The Aberdeen Area China Painters
organized as a group more than 12 years ago, an offshoot of several ladies who have painted together for more than 20 years... more
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Roncalli Art Students “Expand Their Vision”
Laurel Mehrer, art instructor, said, “The students have been working hard to complete and ready their best pieces for the display... more
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All I want for Christmas - Toy Exhibits
Did you know that children in 1903 could ask for the new drawing sensation "Crayola Crayons" for the first time at Christmas... more
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Signe’ Bruers, Norwegian Rosemaler
Norwegian Rosemaling is a traditional style of painting originating in northern Europe with closely related styles practiced in Sweden, Finland, Germany and Poland... more
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Pheasant Canteen
The new “Pheasant Canteen” exhibit was a re-creation of the original canteen which was opened on August 19, 1943... more
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125 Years of Prairie Dolls
The Magic Slippers Doll Club, consisting of members from the greater Aberdeen area, are guest contributors to the new exhibit... more
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125th Birthday of Aberdeen
Celebrating the Quasquicentennial, the exhibit focuses on some people who were instrumental in early Aberdeen days, the history of theaters and entertainment and a replica of the Aberdeen Grain Palace, a building involved at the center of Aberdeen life... more
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Wizard of Oz Tribute
This exhibit comprised of Oz memorabilia from the many years since the release of the original book by L. Frank Baum in 1900... more
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"Stained Glass" by Mary Hunt
Mary Hunt's exhibit at the Museum will highlight her dynamic kiln formed vessels and stained, fused, and etched glass panels and stained glass windows. ... more
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School Days
With today’s hectic schedules centered on getting back to school, the Dacotah Prairie Museum offers a look back into the school experience of times past in a new exhibit ... more
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Aberdeen Area China Artists Exhibit
The Dacotah Prairie museum proudly announces the summer exhibit of the Aberdeen Area China Artists ... more
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Fisherman's Paradise
The artifacts that comprise this display are taken from the collection of Mike McCafferty, a former professional fishing guide... more
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Hand Blown Glass and Marbles
Marcus Murray, 21, of Leola, SD, shared his artistry and knowledge of hand blown glass in this exhibit... more
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“To My Love...” Victorian Valentines
Perhaps no momento captures the essence of an entire era like the valentine does for the Victorians... more
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"Snow Queen: A New Horizon"
The Dacotah Prairie Museum is proud to once again sponsor an exhibition dedicated to the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival...more
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“Brown County Wonder - The Courthouse Turns 100!”
The Dacotah Prairie Museum celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Brown County Courthouse...more
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Faith in Brown County: Bells Are Ringing
The exhibit touched on two separate but related themes. The first explored the part religious faith played in the settling of the County and the second featured a wedding scene, highlighting the museum’s extensive wedding dress collection... more
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Lakota Life - Native American Exhibit
Pictures from the opening of the Native American Exhibit... more
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Hutterites - Communal Life on the Prairies
What do we really know about our Hutterite neighbors? These quiet people represent the largest, oldest and most successful communal society in the Western World... more
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Frontier Towns On The Prairie: the Settling of Brown County
The exhibit consists of three adjoining rooms, all of which are united with a prairie sky and wild grass mural and each room boasts its own “Frontier Town” storefront... more |
