He Sapa Wacipi Introduces Native American Culture to Mount Rushmore Visitors

This October 10 – 12, the Mount Rushmore area will be hosting the annual He Sapa Wacipi at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City. Shedding cultural understanding about Native American culture, the always popular event will be highlighted by championship pow wow, fine arts show and various forms of entertainment for a weekend that can all at once be entertaining and educational. However, aside from the traditional displays of Native American culture, visitors will also find activities including a walk/run, youth day, parade, style show and softball tournament to ensure that everyone is kept busy throughout the duration of this always popular event. Whether visiting He Sapa Wacipi to celebrate your culture or to learn more about the culture of others, you’re sure to find a lively time of cultural exploration.

Those looking to further their Native American experience while visiting the Mount Rushmore area need look no further than Wounded Knee: The Museum. This immersive museum covers the history of the various Native American tribes of the Black Hills and their struggles with imperialistic America throughout the 1800′s. A variety of media sources and exhibits come together to offer a complete look at the many tragedies and injustices suffered by area natives. Both emotionally touching and historically accurate, Wounded Knee: The Museum provides numerous reasons to visit during your next stay in the area.

Pushing even further back into South Dakota’s history, The Journey Museum delves into the beginnings of the area and its first inhabitants. The Journey Museum is broken into four main elements: Museum of Geology, Archaeological Research Center, Sioux Indian Museum and Minnilusa Pioneer Museum. Throughout the four exhibits you’ll learn of the natural shaping of the land in pre-historic times, the Lakota Nation and the impact European settlers had on the area

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