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Thursday June 25

noon

 Author Tour

"Biography of a Mountain" by Matthew Davis

 

The 2026 South Dakota Humanities Council book of the year is coming to the Mead Museum! The Mead is the first stop on author Matthew Davis' tour to give a presentation on his book and offer discussion with attendees.

Click here for information on the book.

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Friday July 3rd

noon to 1pm

Feed Your Mind

"CW Gurney and the first Dakotas Nurserymen"

presented by Mike Gurney

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Mike Gurney, proprietor of Yankton Nurseries and Garden Center, has extensively researched the Gurney family name and legacy. His great-great-grandfather, CW Gurney, was one of the first great nurserymen in the Dakotas.  Mike will tell the story of the historical business close to the hearts of many in the Yankton, SD region. Yankton's America's 250 Celebration committee is the sponsor. A light lunch will be served prior. 

Then - Tour of Yankton's Museums begins that afternoon! Start at the Mead, then 5 more stops around the city to explore!

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Friday July 3rd

1-5pm

Celebrating America's 250th Tour of Museums

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1) Tour all 3 floors of the Mead Museum, located at 82 Mickelson Drive.

2) Check out the Yankton Fire Department's Museum, located at 201 West 23rd Street.

3) Tour the KYNT Studio and enjoy all the old radios and old radio broadcasting equipment they have on display, 1019 Broadway Ave.

4) Go to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church 508 Cedar Street. It was built by free slaves in 1885. It will be set-up like a Sunday morning service from the 1880's. 

5) Visit the Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home at 509 Pine. It will be decorated inside and out for a Fourth of July in 1891. 

6) The last stop on the tour of museums is on the east side of Yankton at the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) building, 800 Archery Lane. ​

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Sunday, July 12th

2pm

 Tea At Mead

Tea At Mead is a delightful afternoon spent with others - a tradition that is enjoyed by many each summer.

Jane Pugh will be presenting "Culture of the Apron".

 Seating is limited for this event, so you'll want to secure your place at a table very soon.

 ~Reserve your table for 6 for $120~

 individual tickets: $20 members or

$25 non-members

order tickets online

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