The Verendrye Museum in Fort Pierre is named for Louis and Chevalier Verendrye, two French brothers who explored the upper reaches of the Missouri River.
Past News and Stories
Roy & Edith Norman restored/rebuilt 6 or more old wagons to support and promote the Verendrye Museum and local businesses in downtown Fort Pierre in the mid-1970’s.
Original locations and business ownerships of some of the wagons were: West of Fort Pierre Hwys 14-34 at 1806 Junction, Sutley’s Grocery Store, DeWayne Strohfus East of Pierre Hwy 14, Chuckwagon Cafe South of Fort Pierre Hwy 83, near the Stanley County line, Fort...
Dear Backyard BBQ Fundraiser Supporter
Thank you for your continued support and participation of the Verendrye Museum’s Backyard BBQ Competition fundraiser. We are gearing up for the 6th Annual Cook-off on Friday and Saturday, August 12-13th, 2022 at Fischers Lilly Park with the Brisket distribution and...
Verendrye Museum Annual Meeting was held January 19 at the Fort Pierre Moose Lodge
The Verendrye Museum’s annual meeting for members and the election of Directors will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Moose Lodge, 910 N Deadwood Street from 5-7:30pm with a Social, Dinner, and Annual Meeting. The Verendrye Museum is slated to open for...
Verendrye Museum 5th Annual BBQ combined ‘History & Beef’ Cook-off
Over 300 people enjoyed the smell of the BBQ aroma and ate “The Beef” at the 5th Annual BBQ Competition in Fischers Lilly Park on Saturday, August 14th, 2021. The event was successful in raising funds to support the maintenance and programming of the Verendrye...
Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual Backyard BBQ!
Thank you to all our contestants, sponsors, supporters and to the attendees of our BBQ held on August 15th! First Place went to the Bad River Mafia2, Tex’s Jack Repair-Buddy Jorgensen. Second Place went to CHS, Chris Carter , Wyatt Johnson VM Board member presenting)....
Fort Pierre, SD C&NW Train Depot Story Part 1
This is part one of three in a series of articles written by Gary Grittner and published in the Northwestern Lines National Magazine, 2018 Fort Pierre Pt. 1-depot
Historic Bell Dedicated to Fort Pierre
Another piece of history was added to Fort Pierre on July 4th, 2019. A large school bell weighing in at more than 800 pounds was permanently placed beside the Sansarc School Museum, located behind the log cabin on the corner of Hwy 1804/1st Street and Main Street in...
Verendrye Museum Backyard BBQ Competition Sat., August 17, 2019
The 3rd Annual Backyard BBQ Competition will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Fischer’s Lilly Park, Fort Pierre, SD. Proceeds from this Home Town Event benefit the Verendrye Museum Renovation. This is one of many events happening during Fort Pierre Trader Days!...
Historic Bell to be Unveiled in Fort Pierre
Fort Pierre has always been full of rich history and one more piece of historic culture will be added on July 4th, 2019. Immediately after the 4th of July parade, Fort Pierre will dedicate the almost century-old country school bell. The bell was previously at the...