South Dakota Historical Society Press
@sdhspress.bsky.social
As part of the South Dakota State Historical Society, SDHS Press preserves, researches, and promotes South Dakota's rich and varied history and culture.
On a recent episode of the “Land of Laura” podcast, Dr. Barbara Boustead discusses her interest in all things weather and Laura Ingalls Wilder, and her new book on the two subjects, “Wilder Weather”!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/53Pr...
For more info: www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/53Pr...
For more info: www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
November 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
On a recent episode of the “Land of Laura” podcast, Dr. Barbara Boustead discusses her interest in all things weather and Laura Ingalls Wilder, and her new book on the two subjects, “Wilder Weather”!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/53Pr...
For more info: www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/53Pr...
For more info: www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
The Fall 2025 issue of “South Dakota History,” the quarterly journal of the South Dakota State Historical Society, is available now! This issue features articles with a Laura Ingalls Wilder theme!
You can learn more about the new issue and order at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout...
You can learn more about the new issue and order at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout...
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Fall 2025 issue of “South Dakota History,” the quarterly journal of the South Dakota State Historical Society, is available now! This issue features articles with a Laura Ingalls Wilder theme!
You can learn more about the new issue and order at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout...
You can learn more about the new issue and order at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout...
The next History Talk will be at 7 pm CT Tues., Nov. 18!
Philip Hall will discuss his new book “The White River Badlands: Its History and Characters.” To register for this free online event, go to www.sdhsf.org/events/.
And visit www.sdhspress.com/books/the-wh... for more about this book!
Philip Hall will discuss his new book “The White River Badlands: Its History and Characters.” To register for this free online event, go to www.sdhsf.org/events/.
And visit www.sdhspress.com/books/the-wh... for more about this book!
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The next History Talk will be at 7 pm CT Tues., Nov. 18!
Philip Hall will discuss his new book “The White River Badlands: Its History and Characters.” To register for this free online event, go to www.sdhsf.org/events/.
And visit www.sdhspress.com/books/the-wh... for more about this book!
Philip Hall will discuss his new book “The White River Badlands: Its History and Characters.” To register for this free online event, go to www.sdhsf.org/events/.
And visit www.sdhspress.com/books/the-wh... for more about this book!
David Wolff's "Black Hills History Tours, Vol. 3: On the Narrow Gauge & Beyond" is available now!
Learn more about this book, which covers historical sites related to the Homestake Mine and the northern Black Hills, and the other two volumes in the series at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....
Learn more about this book, which covers historical sites related to the Homestake Mine and the northern Black Hills, and the other two volumes in the series at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....
October 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
David Wolff's "Black Hills History Tours, Vol. 3: On the Narrow Gauge & Beyond" is available now!
Learn more about this book, which covers historical sites related to the Homestake Mine and the northern Black Hills, and the other two volumes in the series at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....
Learn more about this book, which covers historical sites related to the Homestake Mine and the northern Black Hills, and the other two volumes in the series at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....
We've had some great, exciting books come out in the last few weeks!
You can learn more about these new releases and order copies of each book at www.sdhspress.com/books!
You can learn more about these new releases and order copies of each book at www.sdhspress.com/books!
October 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We've had some great, exciting books come out in the last few weeks!
You can learn more about these new releases and order copies of each book at www.sdhspress.com/books!
You can learn more about these new releases and order copies of each book at www.sdhspress.com/books!
The next History Talk will be at 7 PM CT on Tuesday, October 21!
David A. Wolff will discuss his book “The Gateway to the Hills: Rapid City and the Central Black Hills” and explore the development of Rapid City.
To register for this free online event, visit www.sdhsf.org/events/.
David A. Wolff will discuss his book “The Gateway to the Hills: Rapid City and the Central Black Hills” and explore the development of Rapid City.
To register for this free online event, visit www.sdhsf.org/events/.
September 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The next History Talk will be at 7 PM CT on Tuesday, October 21!
David A. Wolff will discuss his book “The Gateway to the Hills: Rapid City and the Central Black Hills” and explore the development of Rapid City.
To register for this free online event, visit www.sdhsf.org/events/.
David A. Wolff will discuss his book “The Gateway to the Hills: Rapid City and the Central Black Hills” and explore the development of Rapid City.
To register for this free online event, visit www.sdhsf.org/events/.
The South Dakota Festival of Books will be held Sept. 26–28 in Spearfish!
SDHS Press authors will give talks and sign books on Friday & Saturday, and press staff will be on hand to sell books and chat with attendees. We hope to see you there!
More info at sdhumanities.org/festival-of-....
SDHS Press authors will give talks and sign books on Friday & Saturday, and press staff will be on hand to sell books and chat with attendees. We hope to see you there!
More info at sdhumanities.org/festival-of-....
September 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The South Dakota Festival of Books will be held Sept. 26–28 in Spearfish!
SDHS Press authors will give talks and sign books on Friday & Saturday, and press staff will be on hand to sell books and chat with attendees. We hope to see you there!
More info at sdhumanities.org/festival-of-....
SDHS Press authors will give talks and sign books on Friday & Saturday, and press staff will be on hand to sell books and chat with attendees. We hope to see you there!
More info at sdhumanities.org/festival-of-....
It's publication day for “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler,” written by Nancy Bo Flood and illustrated by Jeanne Bowman!
This illustrated children's book tells the story of this iconic Western writer and celebrates his enduring poetry. Order your copy today at
www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....
This illustrated children's book tells the story of this iconic Western writer and celebrates his enduring poetry. Order your copy today at
www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....
September 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's publication day for “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler,” written by Nancy Bo Flood and illustrated by Jeanne Bowman!
This illustrated children's book tells the story of this iconic Western writer and celebrates his enduring poetry. Order your copy today at
www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....
This illustrated children's book tells the story of this iconic Western writer and celebrates his enduring poetry. Order your copy today at
www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....
“A Phantom Storm” by Norman Matteoni recently won the Little Big Horn Associates’ 2025 John M. Carroll Literary Award, which recognizes the best book on the life and times of Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn!
Learn more at
sdhspress.com/books/a-phan....
Photo credit: Patricia Glennon
Learn more at
sdhspress.com/books/a-phan....
Photo credit: Patricia Glennon
August 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“A Phantom Storm” by Norman Matteoni recently won the Little Big Horn Associates’ 2025 John M. Carroll Literary Award, which recognizes the best book on the life and times of Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn!
Learn more at
sdhspress.com/books/a-phan....
Photo credit: Patricia Glennon
Learn more at
sdhspress.com/books/a-phan....
Photo credit: Patricia Glennon
“Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler,” a new children’s picture book from SDHS Press, is now available for preorder!
Publication date is September 16, 2025.
You can learn more about “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler” and preorder the book today at www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....
Publication date is September 16, 2025.
You can learn more about “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler” and preorder the book today at www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....
August 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler,” a new children’s picture book from SDHS Press, is now available for preorder!
Publication date is September 16, 2025.
You can learn more about “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler” and preorder the book today at www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....
Publication date is September 16, 2025.
You can learn more about “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler” and preorder the book today at www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....
It's publication day for "Wilder Weather"!
You can order the book online at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Also, you can watch a live interview with the author, Barbara Boustead, about "Wilder Weather" by tuning in to The Weather Channel at 9:40 a.m. CT August 13!
You can order the book online at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Also, you can watch a live interview with the author, Barbara Boustead, about "Wilder Weather" by tuning in to The Weather Channel at 9:40 a.m. CT August 13!
July 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It's publication day for "Wilder Weather"!
You can order the book online at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Also, you can watch a live interview with the author, Barbara Boustead, about "Wilder Weather" by tuning in to The Weather Channel at 9:40 a.m. CT August 13!
You can order the book online at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Also, you can watch a live interview with the author, Barbara Boustead, about "Wilder Weather" by tuning in to The Weather Channel at 9:40 a.m. CT August 13!
History Talks will be 7 PM CT July 15! Sign up for this free online event at www.sdhsf.org/events/.
@windbarb.bsky.social will present on her book "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish," to be published July 8 by SDHS Press.
@windbarb.bsky.social will present on her book "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish," to be published July 8 by SDHS Press.
July 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
History Talks will be 7 PM CT July 15! Sign up for this free online event at www.sdhsf.org/events/.
@windbarb.bsky.social will present on her book "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish," to be published July 8 by SDHS Press.
@windbarb.bsky.social will present on her book "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish," to be published July 8 by SDHS Press.
Two SDHS Press books—"A Phantom Storm" and "Georgia Jipp: Blizzard Pilot"—were named finalists in this year’s Will Rogers Medallion Awards!
Congrats to authors Norm Matteoni and Laura Beth Dean, and illustrator Jeanne Bowman!
www.sdhspress.com/books/a-phan...
www.sdhspress.com/books/georgi...
Congrats to authors Norm Matteoni and Laura Beth Dean, and illustrator Jeanne Bowman!
www.sdhspress.com/books/a-phan...
www.sdhspress.com/books/georgi...
June 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Two SDHS Press books—"A Phantom Storm" and "Georgia Jipp: Blizzard Pilot"—were named finalists in this year’s Will Rogers Medallion Awards!
Congrats to authors Norm Matteoni and Laura Beth Dean, and illustrator Jeanne Bowman!
www.sdhspress.com/books/a-phan...
www.sdhspress.com/books/georgi...
Congrats to authors Norm Matteoni and Laura Beth Dean, and illustrator Jeanne Bowman!
www.sdhspress.com/books/a-phan...
www.sdhspress.com/books/georgi...
A reminder that you can now preorder your copy of "Wilder Weather" by Barbara Boustead! Publication date is July 8. Price is $24.95, plus shipping & tax. To preorder, go to www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
And to order "Pioneer Girl Perspectives" on sale, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/pionee...!
And to order "Pioneer Girl Perspectives" on sale, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/pionee...!
June 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A reminder that you can now preorder your copy of "Wilder Weather" by Barbara Boustead! Publication date is July 8. Price is $24.95, plus shipping & tax. To preorder, go to www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
And to order "Pioneer Girl Perspectives" on sale, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/pionee...!
And to order "Pioneer Girl Perspectives" on sale, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/pionee...!
Preorders for "Wilder Weather" have begun!
"Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish" by @windbarb.bsky.social is available for preorder at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Release date is July 8!
"Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish" by @windbarb.bsky.social is available for preorder at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Release date is July 8!
June 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Preorders for "Wilder Weather" have begun!
"Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish" by @windbarb.bsky.social is available for preorder at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Release date is July 8!
"Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish" by @windbarb.bsky.social is available for preorder at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder....
Release date is July 8!
"The Gateway to the Hills," the second volume in the Black Hills History Tours series, is available for preorder now! Publication day is May 6.
Preorder your copy today at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....
Preorder your copy today at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....
April 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"The Gateway to the Hills," the second volume in the Black Hills History Tours series, is available for preorder now! Publication day is May 6.
Preorder your copy today at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....
Preorder your copy today at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....
Last week, SDPB's In the Moment featured scholars discussing O. E. Rolvaag's classic novel "Giant in the Earth." To hear the full episode, go to www.sdpb.org/podcast/in-t....
To learn more about SDHS Press's new edition of this book, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/giants...!
To learn more about SDHS Press's new edition of this book, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/giants...!
April 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Last week, SDPB's In the Moment featured scholars discussing O. E. Rolvaag's classic novel "Giant in the Earth." To hear the full episode, go to www.sdpb.org/podcast/in-t....
To learn more about SDHS Press's new edition of this book, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/giants...!
To learn more about SDHS Press's new edition of this book, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/giants...!
The next History Talks is at 7 PM CT Tuesday, May 20! To register for this free online event and to learn more, visit sdhsf.org/events/.
Professor Robert W. Galler Jr. will present on his new book, "Taking Charge, Making Change," published by
@univnebpress.bsky.social.
#historytalks
Professor Robert W. Galler Jr. will present on his new book, "Taking Charge, Making Change," published by
@univnebpress.bsky.social.
#historytalks
April 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The next History Talks is at 7 PM CT Tuesday, May 20! To register for this free online event and to learn more, visit sdhsf.org/events/.
Professor Robert W. Galler Jr. will present on his new book, "Taking Charge, Making Change," published by
@univnebpress.bsky.social.
#historytalks
Professor Robert W. Galler Jr. will present on his new book, "Taking Charge, Making Change," published by
@univnebpress.bsky.social.
#historytalks
For anyone in the Sioux Falls area, here are some great book club events focusing on "Giants in the Earth"! This is your chance to read and discuss this classic novel. Then go see
the SD Symphony Orchestra's opera performances on April 26 & 27!
More info at: www.sdsymphony.org/education-co...
the SD Symphony Orchestra's opera performances on April 26 & 27!
More info at: www.sdsymphony.org/education-co...
April 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
For anyone in the Sioux Falls area, here are some great book club events focusing on "Giants in the Earth"! This is your chance to read and discuss this classic novel. Then go see
the SD Symphony Orchestra's opera performances on April 26 & 27!
More info at: www.sdsymphony.org/education-co...
the SD Symphony Orchestra's opera performances on April 26 & 27!
More info at: www.sdsymphony.org/education-co...
The next History Talks is tonight!
Author/illustrator S. D. Nelson is the featured guest. He will discuss his illustrations for the new book, "Wings of an Eagle," as well as his previous work for SDHS Press, and much more.
This is a free online event. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/event....
Author/illustrator S. D. Nelson is the featured guest. He will discuss his illustrations for the new book, "Wings of an Eagle," as well as his previous work for SDHS Press, and much more.
This is a free online event. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/event....
April 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The next History Talks is tonight!
Author/illustrator S. D. Nelson is the featured guest. He will discuss his illustrations for the new book, "Wings of an Eagle," as well as his previous work for SDHS Press, and much more.
This is a free online event. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/event....
Author/illustrator S. D. Nelson is the featured guest. He will discuss his illustrations for the new book, "Wings of an Eagle," as well as his previous work for SDHS Press, and much more.
This is a free online event. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/event....
Hello spring! The new issue of South Dakota History (Vol. 55, No. 1) is available now! Articles by @sdstate.bsky.social's Lisa R. Lindell, USD's Istvan Gombocz, & Augustana University's Michael J. Mullin.
You can learn more and order copies at sdhspress.com/journal/sout....
#southdakotahistory
You can learn more and order copies at sdhspress.com/journal/sout....
#southdakotahistory
March 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hello spring! The new issue of South Dakota History (Vol. 55, No. 1) is available now! Articles by @sdstate.bsky.social's Lisa R. Lindell, USD's Istvan Gombocz, & Augustana University's Michael J. Mullin.
You can learn more and order copies at sdhspress.com/journal/sout....
#southdakotahistory
You can learn more and order copies at sdhspress.com/journal/sout....
#southdakotahistory
In “‘Awake to All the Needs of our Day,’” Lisa R. Lindell highlights the experiences of women who practiced law in South Dakota during its territorial and early statehood years. This article (from South Dakota History Vol. 42, No. 3) is free to read at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout....
March 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In “‘Awake to All the Needs of our Day,’” Lisa R. Lindell highlights the experiences of women who practiced law in South Dakota during its territorial and early statehood years. This article (from South Dakota History Vol. 42, No. 3) is free to read at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout....
March sales on SDHS Press books!
This month we're highlighting titles on the Woman Suffrage movement. To view the full list of our books on sale, visit sdhspress.com/books?catego...!
This month we're highlighting titles on the Woman Suffrage movement. To view the full list of our books on sale, visit sdhspress.com/books?catego...!
March 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
March sales on SDHS Press books!
This month we're highlighting titles on the Woman Suffrage movement. To view the full list of our books on sale, visit sdhspress.com/books?catego...!
This month we're highlighting titles on the Woman Suffrage movement. To view the full list of our books on sale, visit sdhspress.com/books?catego...!
History Talks will be 7 PM CT Tuesday, March 11!
March’s event features authors Kelly Kirk and Kelly O’Dea speaking on topics they wrote about in “Equality at the Ballot Box: Votes for Women on the Northern Great Plains.”
This is a free virtual event via Zoom. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/.
March’s event features authors Kelly Kirk and Kelly O’Dea speaking on topics they wrote about in “Equality at the Ballot Box: Votes for Women on the Northern Great Plains.”
This is a free virtual event via Zoom. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/.
February 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
History Talks will be 7 PM CT Tuesday, March 11!
March’s event features authors Kelly Kirk and Kelly O’Dea speaking on topics they wrote about in “Equality at the Ballot Box: Votes for Women on the Northern Great Plains.”
This is a free virtual event via Zoom. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/.
March’s event features authors Kelly Kirk and Kelly O’Dea speaking on topics they wrote about in “Equality at the Ballot Box: Votes for Women on the Northern Great Plains.”
This is a free virtual event via Zoom. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/.
The South Dakota State Historical Society is currently accepting applications for the Whitlock Research Fellowship program. This is a great opportunity for early career scholars and graduate students!
For more info, visit sdhspress.com/blog/whitloc....
The application period ends March 15, 2025.
For more info, visit sdhspress.com/blog/whitloc....
The application period ends March 15, 2025.
February 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The South Dakota State Historical Society is currently accepting applications for the Whitlock Research Fellowship program. This is a great opportunity for early career scholars and graduate students!
For more info, visit sdhspress.com/blog/whitloc....
The application period ends March 15, 2025.
For more info, visit sdhspress.com/blog/whitloc....
The application period ends March 15, 2025.