SOUTH DAKOTA ARCHIVES MONTH 2026
Archives Month is held each year in October to highlight the importance of our public historic records and to encourage access to our history through our state's archives, historical societies, libraries, county governments and other historical repositories. The month-long celebration coincides with the American Archives Month established by the Society of American Archivists.
Poster
Help us promote Archives Month by printing and displaying this poster.
Download the Poster (PDF) - we recommend printing on 11 x 17 paper
Governor's Proclamation
Governor Rhoden has issued a proclamation declaring October 2026 to be Archives Month in South Dakota. Click the link below to see entire proclamation.
Calendar of Events
To add an event to the calendar, contact us at (605) 773-3804 or StateArchives@state.sd.us.
"New to the State Archives!" Presentation
Thursday, October 8th
6:00 p.m. CT
Rawlins Library (1000 E Church St, Pierre, SD)
Manuscript Archivist Matthew T. Reitzel will offer a presentation on new additions to the State Archives' collections.
Electronic Records Day
Saturday, October 10th
October 10th is designated as "Electronic Records Day" by the Council of State Archivists. Electronic files are much more fragile than paper records, and their long-term survival requires attention and planning. Watch the State Historical Society's Facebook page on Electronic Records Day for tips on preserving and managing electronic files.
History Talks - "Adventures in Archiving: How Things Get Here"
Tuesday, October 13th
7:00 p.m. CT
Cultural Heritage Center (900 Governors Dr, Pierre, SD)
Join Chelle Somsen, Sara Casper, and Matthew T. Reitzel for a special presentation on the myriad ways historical items enter the State Archives collections.
State Archives Collections Showcase
Saturday, October 17th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
Cultural Heritage Center (900 Governors Dr, Pierre, SD)
Come see a special showcase of our staff's favorite items from the collections!
Be sure to follow us on Facebook! We will be highlighting the important work of archives and sharing some great historic photographs of South Dakota businesses all month long.