White Horse Winter Count exhibit well-received

  • Monica Lawrence of White Horse (FAR RIGHT) speaks to the gathering at the grand opening of the new White Horse Winter Count exhibit. She complimented the committee that created the exhibit, saying it took the museum to a whole new level compared with many others she has visited.
    Monica Lawrence of White Horse (FAR RIGHT) speaks to the gathering at the grand opening of the new White Horse Winter Count exhibit. She complimented the committee that created the exhibit, saying it took the museum to a whole new level compared with many others she has visited.
  • Buck Ward and Jay Jones take a close look at one of the themed sections of the exhibit.
    Buck Ward and Jay Jones take a close look at one of the themed sections of the exhibit.
  • Among the attendees at the grand opening of the White Horse Winter Count exhibit at the Timber Lake Museum on June 25 were (L-R) Jackie Dunn of Eagle Butte, Andrew Dupris of White Horse, Sandra James of Flandreau, Faye Rousseau of White Horse, and Kaylen James of Flandreau.
    Among the attendees at the grand opening of the White Horse Winter Count exhibit at the Timber Lake Museum on June 25 were (L-R) Jackie Dunn of Eagle Butte, Andrew Dupris of White Horse, Sandra James of Flandreau, Faye Rousseau of White Horse, and Kaylen James of Flandreau.
  • Danialle Rose of Hot Springs (LEFT) found the event an opportunity to talk with others to help with her historical research on the Diamond A Cattle Company. Frankie Thompson (RIGHT), who took part in the program when the White Horse Winter Count was first presented to the White Horse community in 2008, spoke at the grand opening.
    Danialle Rose of Hot Springs (LEFT) found the event an opportunity to talk with others to help with her historical research on the Diamond A Cattle Company. Frankie Thompson (RIGHT), who took part in the program when the White Horse Winter Count was first presented to the White Horse community in 2008, spoke at the grand opening.
  • The welcoming committee asked guests to sign in and take a name tag. L-R are Haylee Thompson, Sophia Gross, Tessa O’Leary, Ada O’Leary and Natalie Gross.
    The welcoming committee asked guests to sign in and take a name tag. L-R are Haylee Thompson, Sophia Gross, Tessa O’Leary, Ada O’Leary and Natalie Gross.
  • Dr. Brad Tennant, who recently moved from teaching history at Presentation College in Aberdeen to a similar position at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, spoke about the importance of keeping history. As then-president of the S.D. State Historical Society, he was present at the December, 2008 program at White Horse when the winter count and the narrative recorded by Florence Thwing were presented. Photos by Kathy Nelson
    Dr. Brad Tennant, who recently moved from teaching history at Presentation College in Aberdeen to a similar position at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, spoke about the importance of keeping history. As then-president of the S.D. State Historical Society, he was present at the December, 2008 program at White Horse when the winter count and the narrative recorded by Florence Thwing were presented. Photos by Kathy Nelson