The second story arched windows are being prepared for re-installation this summer. Every window is custom fit to the space, and has a custom built storm window as well. The tedious work is sure to have a great payoff as soon as we can get the windows in. We are really excited to have these interesting windows back in their designated place. If you have questions about the project or events please contact us at the Dakota Territorial Museum at 610 Summit Street (in Westside

You can support the Mead project for as little as $1. That’s the cost of one square foot of ground and improvements for the collection of vintage buildings located in Heritage Park. Once moved to the Mead Cultural Education Center grounds, the buildings will be interactive explorations into the history of life in Dakota Territory and early Yankton. This community project can only be successful with your support. To purchase “your” land today, visit: squareup.com/store/yankton

The spring weather has meant a lot of progress at the Mead. The foyer has had a few more finishing touches and work on the arch-topped windows for the second story parlors has been progressing rapidly. You can see an example of an original arch window in the photo above. At the museum we have been getting ready for some big things, too. This summer will be the 80th Anniversary of the Dakota Territorial Museum opening. The Museum has been in continual operation since 1936, and

This week we welcomed the South Dakota travel counselors to the Mead for a group tour. The group was fun to host and was very interested in the restoration process. Although it may not look like much is happening from the outside of the building, the interior has had many improvements over the winter. The large arch-top windows are being prepared to be reinstalled sometime this summer, improvements in insulation and plastering are being done, and walls are being finished. Pro