Preserve Laura's Legacy!
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"Bringing the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy to life today while preserving it for the future."
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First School of De Smet
First School of De Smet
First School of De Smet
We are interested in acquiring items commonly found in an 1880's schoolroom to complete our restoration of the First School of De Smet that Laura and her sister, Carrie, attended.
We would like to purchase a antiques 1800's portrait of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln, as well as an antique pull down map of the United States.
Exhibit Expansion
First School of De Smet
First School of De Smet
The Society has over 2000 original artifacts that belonged to the Ingalls and Wilder families. Due to our limited display options, we are only able to rotate a small number of artifacts each year. our goal is to purchase more museum grade exhibit cases and hands-on displays for our visitors to enjoy.
New deck at Discovery Center
New deck at Discovery Center
New deck at Discovery Center
Our Discovery Center offers visitors a chance to do more hands-on pioneer activities throughout the summer season. We are in need of funds to rebuild our deck.
General Operations
New deck at Discovery Center
New deck at Discovery Center
The Society makes it our mission to preserve the Ingalls family's historic homes and offering educational programs, along with maintaining our other buildings and activities.