PIERRE, (KCCR) — The American 250th South Dakota Commission is in the middle of organizing how South Dakota plans to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday next year. Dr. Ben Jones with the State Historical Society says he and Commission member Tyler Tordsen attended a national convening in Washington D. C. last week to hear from 52 states and territories about their plans for next year…
Jones says the America’s Field Trip essay competition has already seen winners from across the country…
Jones says a travel trailer was introduced last week that will travel the nation to tell the America’s story…
The group gave updates on America 250 celebrations at the South Dakota State Fair, State Library and efforts by the Game, Fish and Parks Department.
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