Tour dates announced for One Book South Dakota

The South Dakota Humanities Council will bring author Matthew Davis to seven communities at the end of June for the 2026 One Book South Dakota tour.

Davis is the author of “A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore.” The book explores the Black Hills, westward expansion, the carving of Mount Rushmore, and debates over land, identity and public monuments.

“By hosting events throughout the state, the tour aims to create space for cultural exchange, reflection and conversations that honor the histories, traditions, and voices that have long shaped this region,” the council wrote in a press release. 

The tour schedule includes: 

• Yankton: June 25, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. at the Mead Museum.

• Sioux Falls: June 25, 6-8 p.m. at the Mosaic Arts & Events Center.

• Eagle Butte: June 26, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  at the C.R.S.T. Lakota Cultural Center.

• Pierre: June 27, 6-8 p.m. at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center.

• Custer: June 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Custer Senior Center.

• Rapid City: June 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mountain at the Dahl Arts Center.

• Pine Ridge: June 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mountain at the Oglala Lakota Artspace.

Joshua Haiar is a reporter based in Sioux Falls. Born and raised in Mitchell, he joined the Navy as a public affairs specialist after high school and then earned a degree from the University of South Dakota. Prior to joining South Dakota Searchlight, Joshua worked for five years as a multimedia specialist and journalist with South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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