The Words and Images of Laura & Garth
Joins us for the 70th Anniversary of the Garth Williams illustrations!
In 1953 the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder was re-released with an entirely new collection of illustrations by Garth Williams.
Williams created images for many children's classics, becoming known as the "Illustrator of American Childhood," sparking the imaginations of children throughout the world. His work on the Little House series is held forever in the hearts of everyone who has read and loved the literary series.
Over 60 of the original Garth Williams images are part of the Society's collection.
Join us in the Summer of 2023 as the Society will hold a season long exhibit showcasing these classic images for the public to see and enjoy.
Summer 2023
View Garth William's Illustrations
Take a Guided Tour of the Original Homes and School
View Garth William's Illustrations
- View the original illustrations drawn by Garth Williams.
- Learn how and when Laura wrote the Little House Series
- Discover Garth William's journey to create the classic images for the books.
Activities for All Ages!
Take a Guided Tour of the Original Homes and School
View Garth William's Illustrations
- Activities for both adults and children.
- Learn to Illustrate from artists in the Discovery Center!
Take a Guided Tour of the Original Homes and School
Take a Guided Tour of the Original Homes and School
Take a Guided Tour of the Original Homes and School
- Original Surveyors' House" from Wilder's fifth book, "By the Shores of Silver Lake"
- Original Ingalls Home: built by Charles "Pa" Ingalls in 1887-1889
- Original First School of De Smet: attended by Laura and her sister, Carrie
- Exhibition Room: view original Ingalls-Wilder artifacts!