PIERRE, (KCCR) — Official with the South Dakota Department of Education and state Historical Society took part in the planting of a Liberty Tree as part of celebrating America’s 250th birthday. State Historical Society director Dr. Ben Jones says the planting of Liberty Trees is taking place across the state and nation…
Assistant director of the Historical Society David Grabitske says the tradition of the Liberty Tree idea dates back to the 1600’s…
In many cases a boot was attached to represent Grenville and Bute with a devil placed in side. The same is true of South Dakota’s tree. Grabitske says the original was cut down in protest…
The Liberty Tree is planted just northwest of the Cultural Heritage Center on a knoll immediately east of the Center’s north driveway.
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