Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, Conservation history museum in Hill City, United States
The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum displays photographs, tools, and personal items from young men who worked in conservation programs during the 1930s and 1940s.
From 1933 to 1942, over 27,000 unmarried men participated in South Dakota's public works projects, focusing on forest preservation and infrastructure development.
The museum exhibits document how the corps members developed skills in environmental stewardship while supporting their families during the Great Depression.
Located in the Hill City Visitor Information Center, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday 8:00-17:00, Saturday 8:00-16:00, and Sunday 11:00-16:00.
Each exhibit features specific South Dakota conservation projects, including detailed records of camp locations and the transformation of local natural environments.
Location: Hill City
Address: 23935 US 385 57745 Hill City
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 08:00-17:00; Samedi 08:00-16:00; Dimanche 11:00-16:00
Phone: +16053893410
Website: https://southdakotaccc.com
GPS coordinates: 43.93839,-103.56131
Latest update: March 17, 2025 07:56
South Dakota holds natural spaces, historical sites, and cultural locations beyond Mount Rushmore. Visitors encounter waterfalls in Spearfish Canyon, underground cave systems like Jewel Cave, and geological formations at the Badlands Wilderness Area. Bear Butte and Spirit Mound Historic Prairie connect nature with Native American heritage, while places like the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center and the Wounded Knee Museum offer perspectives on Lakota culture. Historical sites such as Fort Sisseton and the Ingalls Homestead show different chapters of settlement and daily life from past centuries. Museums and galleries across the state present regional collections and art, including the Redlin Art Center and The Museum @ Black Hills Institute with paleontological finds. Natural areas like Smith Falls State Park, Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and LaFramboise Island Nature Area invite birdwatching, hiking, and exploration. Landscapes range from prairie grasslands to petrified forests and rock formations at Devils Gulch, while parks and recreation areas like McCrory Gardens, Hitchcock Park, and several lakes provide space for outdoor activities.
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