We wish to offer very special thanks to all our visitors and volunteers at the Riverboat Days booth last weekend. At the Mead Building, recent meetings with architects and code officials about the project have been very promising. We have started to put final plans in place for fire safety, heating and cooling systems, and have begun finishing work in the main foyer area. The progress that is happening currently is very exciting and will help get the building ready for the co

The exterior of the Mead Building has been getting ready for the installation of new sewer and water. The front of the building has a few large holes exposing portions of the foundation for ease of access. There should be water access to the building before winter, which will help the efficiency of the interior plaster work. The connection of important utilities will also help to make the building much more comfortable for our workers as we continue the restoration. If you ha

Even though it will remain crated for quite a while, the first exhibit has been moved to the Mead Cultural Education Center! The exhibit being physically in the building will help us as we go forward with exhibit planning and design. With the help of the South Dakota National Guard in Yankton we were able to move the massive crates to their new and permanent home. The exhibit explores the Missouri River and the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804. It was used as a traveling ex