Author Matthew Davis will join this special One Book South Dakota event to discuss his book “A Biography of a Mountain” and engage in conversation with community members about the themes explored throughout the book. Guests will have opportunities to experience local food, storytelling, art, and presentations that reflect the rich heritage of the region and the people who call it home and explore the many stories that shape our shared understanding of place.

June 25, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Mead Museum, 82 Mickelson Dr, Yankton, SD, 57078

June 25, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Mosaic Arts & Events, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

June 26, 1:00 – 2:00 PM C.R.S.T Lakota Cultural Center, Eagle Butte, South Dakota

June 27, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Capitol Lake Visitors Center, Pierre, South Dakota

June 29, 10:30 – 11:30 AM Custer Senior Center, Custer, South Dakota

June 29, 5:30 – 7:30 PM The Dahl Art Center, Rapid City, South Dakota

June 30, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Round Room at Piya Wiconi (Oglala Lakota College Administration Building), Kyle, South Dakota

This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.