Moody County Historical Society & Museum

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!
Just in case you wanted to spend your holiday learning something, here you go!
Have you ever checked out the Moody County Museum archives? You should! (Just not today...we're closed.) 😁

The National Archives and Records Administration holds records created or received by the U.S. Government on issues of labor and labor rights, including records on unions, strikes and responses, debates about women and children in the workplace, and the Government’s role in providing economic secu...

09/05/2026

October 10, 2026, in the Janklow Community Center! Tickets are $10. Special guest is Billie Jo Howard of SewBoji! And Wacantkiya Win of Flandreau! Lunch is part of the ticket and is provided by Flandreau's PEO organization. We hope you can join us!
www.sewboji.com

09/03/2026

Did you know September 5 is World Beard Day? We didn't either. This shows us the beard worn by Charles Flandrau. Read more about him on Wikipedia!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Eugene_Flandrau

09/01/2026

It's that time, people!! Help us crown 👑 our Membership Royalty!!! 🎉 The members of Moody County Museum's Board of Directors are having a little competition, and the winner will be crowned our Membership Royalty!!! All you have to do is become a member! The basic membership is $25 and the tiers go up from there. Whomever has the most 💲💲💲 by the end of September WINS!!! 👏👏👏
Everything counts...basic membership, renewal, business, donations... Contact the museum and let us know who you want to win and how much!
T, W, R, & Sat from 12-5pm. 505-997-3191 or [email protected]
Or donate online! www.moodycountymuseum.com

08/31/2026

Hey, Watercolor Class! Do you have your paints!? Next Tuesday, Sept 8, don't forget the instructor would like you to bring your watercolor paint set. See you then!

08/27/2026

puts us in the desks of 5th graders at Flandreau Public Schools. What's your guess on the year? Was this taken at Spafford Elementary School? 🧐

08/25/2026

With school days here again, this photo from Pleasant Prairie rural school, located near Trent, was taken in 1888. This was one year before SD was recognized as a state, November 2, 1889.