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History From cowboys and outlaws to pioneering families and plains-dwelling Native Americans, the state of South Dakota has centuries of rich history, and it has gone to great levels to preserve the past. Whether it's a fossil dig near Chamberlain, a frontier cavalry march at Fort Sisseton or a wild west shootout in Deadwood, South Dakota invites visitors to take a vacation back in time.

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Crazy Horse Celebrates 20 Years of Reconciliation	10/5/2009
Crazy Horse Memorial will celebrate Native American Day with its 20th annual celebration on Monday, Oct. 12, starting at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Traditional hoop dancers, Native American artists, an educational program, a blast on the mountain and more will all be a part of the event.
Historic Deadwood Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Gaming	7/28/2009
In 1989, Deadwood launched a long-shot experiment to see if legalized gambling could save the town's economy and preserve its heritage.
Marks of History: Wild Bill Hickok’s grave at Mount Moriah	6/10/2009
On August 2, 1876, Jack McCall shot Wild Bill Hickok in the back at the No. 10 Saloon in Deadwood, S.D. Today, Wild Bill lies to rest at Mount Moriah Cemetery on Deadwood’s historic “Boot Hill”.
Mount Rushmore Black Hills Gold: History in the Making	5/26/2009
After venturing into the Black Hills in search of gold, French goldsmith Henri LeBeau became hopelessly lost. Almost dying of starvation, LeBeau came across wild grapes that saved his life. In honor of the lifesaving grapes, he designed what he called the "good luck" jewelry.
Rushmore to add laser scans, digital mapping to its preservation arsenal	5/19/2009
When you get to be a national icon of a certain age, you need a little help looking smooth and youthful. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which turns 68 this year, undergoes a facelift every year.