The holiday season is a special time of the year, and Governor is proud to host the
Annual Christmas at the Capitol.  The theme for this year is "The Sparkle of Christmas."
    This year's celebration highlights 90 plus trees decorated by businesses, nonprofit organizations, communities, and governmental offices from throughout the state.
    See a forest of beautiful Christmas Trees under a canopy of snowflakes and stars. Twinkling lights and red poinsettias stand out against a background of white marble, as the SD Capitol becomes a wonderland. Tour of the Memorials and the State Capitol.
    Cultural Heritage Center - This unique, earth-mounded building is an official site along the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail and was recently named Best State History Museum along the Trail. A recent attraction is an original Jefferson Peace Medal.
    Step-on Guided tour of Historic Pierre/Fort Pierre which includes the Verendrye Monument, Lilly Park where Lewis and Clark had their first encounter with the Teton Sioux, Fort Pierre Chouteau, Oahe Dam and Farm Island
    SD National Guard Museum is one of only twenty authorized National Guard museums in the nation: this facility houses a Sherman tank from World War II, General George Custer1s sword, and military memorabilia & history from 1862 to the present.