CCC Museum of South Dakota

Personal histories of the men who built many of our parks

We often visit state and federal parks throughout the country, many of which have facilities built by the CCC, and I’ve wanted to know more about the depression era program. This free museum has tons ...

Wonderful Gem

This museum was a nice surprise when I was returning from Mount Rushmore. I saw the sign when driving by and decided to stop. The museum is up a small set of stairs on the second floor of the Hill C...

Best Museum Ever!

The one niche bit of history that my wife and I both love is the Civilian Conservation Corps, and I was worried that I might not be able to get her to leave. Great mix of priceless artifacts and inte...

Very Interesting!!! Was glad to see information on the Tree Army

One doesn't often see a museum dedicated to the CCC...It was interesting ...the photos and stories about the organiation and all the work that they accomplished. The fact they wanted to work hard and...

The CCC and the Great Depression

From about 1933 to the start of WW2 the CCC played a vital role as the USA struggled out of the Great Depression. This little one floor Museum documents these times with personal notes, period tools, ...