Currently the restoration of the windows on the first floor is underway. We are salvaging, restoring, and reusing as much of the original material as possible rather than building all new windows. Sometimes this requires some innovation, like this curing box designed to provide constant heat so the glues and paints on the windows can dry at a consistent rate. Come see the progress on the windows and more at our Open House, which will be May 9 and 10 from 1-4 pm both days. If

This past Saturday the first session of the Plaster Restoration class was held. The four participants learned about the history of the Mead Building and began discussing the methods of plastering used in the building. There is currently a dedicated team of staff and volunteers working to restore the plaster as it would have been when the building first opened. Opportunities to learn how to do this restoration work are offered periodically. If you missed out this time and want

We would like to formally unveil the logo for the Mead Cultural Education Center. There is so much amazing work being done at the Mead Building. We will be having an Open House to showcase the project so far in May, watch this space for details in the next few weeks. There are also some great family events coming this summer to the Dakota Territorial Museum. We will be announcing events here and through our website and Facebook pages. If you have questions about the project o

Spring is here and work on and around the Mead Building is moving along at a great pace. With the warm weather this week the grounds around the building have been getting new grass seed and it looks spectacular. Once the grass starts to fill in it will be a wonderful sight. If you want to stop by the Museum this weekend, remember that we will be closed today [Friday, April 3] and Sunday for Easter, but we are open Saturday and Monday! If you have questions about the project o