There is a lot of excitement at the Mead Cultural Education Center this week as we prepare for the Journeying Foward: Connecting Cultures Exhibit Dedication. Doors open at 12pm and our special speaker, Clay Jenkinson, begins at 1:30pm in the second floor east parlor. We are very excited to be exhibiting an original Jefferson Peace Medal courtesy of Larry Ness. The medal will only be on exhibit Sunday, April 28 -- dont miss your chance. This event is free will donation and op

It may be hard to tell in this picture but the floors are shining – they haven’t looked this good in 100 years. This week workers were busy cleaning and sealing the floors on the first floor. Not only did we realize the Mead is 110 years this year, but a guest pointed out that the star on our foyer floor looks off center because it is pointing true north. Next week we will be getting ready for our wonderful event on Sunday April 28 – which will be a Freewill Donation Admissio

If you haven’t been to the Mead Cultural Education Center yet, you are missing out on a little known exhibit we have on display. “Homage” is a set of 18 photographic prints taken by Dave Jensen, formerly of Yankton. Prior to many of the buildings being torn down, Jensen went for an intimate look inside the historic campus buildings – including the Mead Building. We are honored to have his photo collection on exhibit. Mark your calendars to visit the MCEC on Sunday, April 28 f