Dunham Historical Society and Jerauld County Pioneer Museum

12/14/2025

Kids looking for the hidden Santa after an afternoon of sledding at the Winter Park Event.

12/14/2025

Photos from the Christmas Open House Sunday December 6th.

12/03/2025

11/19/2025

The Historical Society is so very Thankful for all those who Adopted the Museum this year:

Marianna Borkowski and Family
Darrell and Diane Winter
Steve and Margaret Robeson
Sandy Wenzel
Dennis and Jean Scheel
William, Robert and Michael Srstka
Ralph and Judy Winegar
Pat and Gwyneth Fastnacht
Eileen Schooler
Rita Kolousek
Lane School Alumni
Cindy Eilers
True Dakotan
Leo and Valerie Channel
Jennifer and George Powell
Gene and Gloria Fastnacht
The Family of Dorothy Powell
Richard and Deb Ponto
Mettler's Locker, Dennis and Tammy Mettler
Tim Dean
Roger and Pam Hainy
SACC
and all those who left donations at the Museum

If you would like to help keep the Museum running smoothly in 2026, please send your tax deductible check for $200 to Dunham Historical Society, PO Box 363, Wessington Springs, SD 57382.

10/17/2025

Our front window is all dressed up for Opening Day. The hunt is on!

10/11/2025

The "Old Grade Trail" project toured the museum Thursday afternoon Oct. 9th as part of the two-day community and business focus group session being held. In addition, tours of the towns historical sites were visited by members of the South Dakota Department of Tourism and consultants from George Washington University's Institute for Tourism Studies located in Washington DC.

10/02/2025

Can any identify the two women circled in this photo? We have names for everyone else.

09/29/2025

Eileen Woodruff and Banana Man proudly drove the Dr. Seuss Mobile in the Homecoming Parade! WE WON BEST BUSINESS!!!! Thanks to all who visited and donated to the Museum this weekend.

09/24/2025

HOMECOMING QUEEN Betty Bell worn this crown in 1933.

09/21/2025

The first graduating class from Wessington Springs High School in 1911: Archie Fisher, Mabelle Hall, Hazel Hart, Mabel Shultz and Jake Wallenberg.

09/17/2025

Counting down to the All School Reunion: Photo of Anne England Merle's Class Ring from 1932.

09/08/2025

Our Autumn/Winter hours are now Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00. We will be open the weekend of the All School Reunion and for other events. As always, you can contact any volunteer (posted on the door) to open the Museum at any time.