Dakota Territorial Museum Historic Downtown Yankton 610 Summit St. • (605) 665-3898 www.dakotaterritorialmuseum.org Take a step back in time as you enter the Dakota Territorial Museum. The museum holds a large collection of rare memorabilia of early life in the Dakota Territory. Some of the exhibits include the musical instruments of Felix Vinatieri, the band leader for General George Custer’s 7th Calvary band, a Max Copper Vintage Boat Motor and fishing collection, Great Northern railroad caboose, 1870s log house and one-room country school. Summer hours include May 1 through Sept. 30, Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from Noon – 4 p.m. Winter hours are Oct. 1 through April 30, daily from Noon – 4 p.m. and by appointment yearround. Admission is free will donation. Along 3rd Street • (605) 665-2263 • www.historicdowntownyankton.com Stroll through the downtown area and browse over 150 individually owned and operated businesses and unique shops. You will discover specialty gift, clothing and antique shops. As well as art galleries and a variety of home furnishings, decorating and business services to suit your needs. The historic downtown offers small town charm, unique architecture and area attractions and events all year-round. Located along the Missouri River, just blocks away from historic neighborhoods, sites, museums and community parks. G.A.R. Hall Art Gallery Yankton Area Arts Association 508 Douglas Ave. • (605) 665-9754 www.YanktonAreaArts.org This finely preserved Civil War building is the home of Yankton Area Arts Association and provides a charming setting for monthly art exhibits, receptions and meetings. There is a fully-equipped kitchen and large classroom in the basement. Historically, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) built the hall in 1887 as the Phil Kearney Post No. 7, a meeting place for Union veterans and their auxiliary. Call for more information, gallery exhibits, special events and rentals. Open Monday - Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 1-3 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is handicap accessible. Historic Yankton Tour (800) 888-1460 • www.visityanktonsd.com Take a tour of the past! Incorporated in 1862, Yankton is a riverboat city rich with history and charm. Many of the original homes date back to the 1870s and are a wonderful collection of the architecture of that time. A tour book for purchase at the Yankton Chamber and Visitors Center and Dakota Territorial Museum. The book is divided into walking and driving tours. House of Mary Shrine 142 Drees Dr. (Seven miles West on Highway 52) • (605) 668-0121 www.thehouseofmaryshrine.org On a hillcrest overlooking Lewis and Clark Lake, three giant crosses stand as a reminder of the life and death of Jesus Christ. Down the slope a bell tower, statues, shrinettes, the Way of the Cross, the Living Waters, the Rosary Way and St. Joseph’s Chapel are tucked among the trees. The House of Mary Shrine began in 1972, and continues to grow and inspire those who come and take advantage of the serene peaceful atmosphere. Cabins are available for a quiet inspirational retreat. The Shrine is open yearround for private prayer and touring. Special tours in the summer by appointment. Masses are held every Saturday at 9 a.m., and from April – October on Monday at 8:30 a.m. The Rosary is prayed each Sunday at 4 p.m. The gift shop is open summers daily from 1-4 p.m. Gavins Point Dam Four miles West on Highway 52 (402) 667-2546 Gavins Point Dam, located on the Missouri River, was completed in 1957 as part of the Pick-Sloan Plan. The dam and powerplant are operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Tour the powerplant and learn how it operates. See the generators in action! Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday - Sunday and holidays tours begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tours are available to groups off season by appointment. No purses, bags, cameras, cell phones, food or drink allowed in the powerplant. IDs are required for those 17 and older. Jack McCall Historical Marker Intersection of Highway 81 & Highway 50 Being the first territorial capital of the Dakotas, Yankton hosted the trial and hanging of the notorious Jack McCall for the murder of Wild Bill Hickok. The trial began on Dec. 4, 1876 in a courtroom at what is now present day Third and Capital Streets. Two days later the jury found McCall guilty. McCall’s hanging took place on March 1, 1877 near the present day intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 50. The hanging is remembered by a historical plaque, which is located in the parking lot on the south end of the Human Services Center. 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