Involvement Opportunities at Our South Dakota Museum

Memberships

When you become an HHM&A Member, you help us keep the doors open and the lights on as we strive to preserve and share the history and the stories of the greater Freeman area. Together, we hope to educate and inspire future generations to appreciate and learn from those who have gone before. Each membership/sponsorship includes a set number of annual passes good for year-round, free admission to the museum. Any accompanying students are just $1 each. Regular admission fees are $8 for adults and $4 for students (pre-school children are always free).

HHM&A Supporter Benefits

THE HOMESTEADERS ($30 MEMBERSHIP)

Quarterly newsletters
Free access to the Archives
Special pricing at our events (with the museum pass)
ONE annual museum pass

THE SHOPKEEPERS ($50 MEMBERSHIP)

All benefits listed above plus…
TWO annual museum passes

THE CONDUCTORS ($100 MEMBERSHIP)

All benefits listed above plus…
FOUR annual museum passes

HHM&A Sponsorship Benefits

Individuals or businesses interested in making a profound and lasting impact. Please contact Marnette (605) 321-7901 to arrange.

BRONZE ($250)

All CONDUCTORS benefits listed above plus…
Five additional annual museum passes
Logo/name placement on the HHM&A website and newsletter

SILVER ($500)

All BRONZE benefits listed above plus…
Five additional annual museum passes
Feature in newsletter
Shoutout on HHM&A social media platform

GOLD ($750)

All SILVER benefits listed above plus…
Ten additional annual museum passes
Prominent logo feature in all HHM&A publications and website
Opportunity to speak on stage before HHM&A event
Option for private event at museum

PLATINUM ($1000+)

Customized benefits from all levels listed above. Arrange a private consultation to discuss terms with Marnette by calling (605) 321-7901.

Contact For Sponsorship Details

Volunteers

We are always in need of individuals willing to act as museum tour guides, assist with research or conservation of artifacts, to fix or clean, help with particular projects or plan special events. If you love history – or are just looking for something different and interesting to do! – we would love to visit about ways you can help at HHM&A. No experience is required and we will be happy to provide on-site training in your area of interest. Whether you can give a couple of hours each week or one day every once-in-awhile, we will accommodate your schedule as best we can!

Donations

As a self-sustaining, non-profit organization, we rely totally on admissions, memberships and donations in order to operate. We appreciate any and every donation to the work we do, as the collection is vast and the needs are many. Please join us in helping this museum continue our mission “To preserve, educate and foster appreciation for the diverse natural and cultural history of the greater Freeman area, settled largely by Germans from Russia in the 1870s."

Thank you!

Welcome to Heritage Hall Museum & Archives

Heritage Hall Museum & Archives as Over 20,000 Items on Display

Heritage Hall Museum and Archives strives to preserve, educate and foster appreciation for the diverse natural and cultural history of the greater Freeman area, settled largely by Germans from Russia in the 1870s.

Heritage Hall Museum welcomes individuals and families, as well as school and tour groups. Large groups are encouraged to call ahead to arrange for guides as needed.

Hours

Summer Hours:
June 1 through September
Monday - Friday 9 am-4 pm
Closed on weekends during Coronavirus

Winter Hours:
October through April
Monday - Friday 12-4 pm
(Closed all weekends and holidays.)

The Archivist is available Monday-Friday or by appointment.

Heritage Hall Museum in Freeman, South Dakota tells the story of the German-from-Russia immigrants and others who settled in southeastern Dakota Territory in the 1870s.