The American Association for State and Local History has given an Award of Excellence to the “Silent Silos: South Dakota’s Missile Range” exhibit at the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre.
The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 75th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.
The “Silent Silos” exhibit is the culmination of nearly two years of work by museum staff and represents the first-ever collaboration between the state museum and the National Park Service’s Minuteman Missile National Historic Site near Philip. The exhibit focuses on the story of South Dakota’s missile field, the missileers who operated the silos and it provides a look at the equipment and materials underground, from the launch keys to uniforms.
“Silent Silos” will be on display at the Cultural Heritage Center through February 2021.
Photo– The photo, included in the exhibit, shows one of the silos under construction. (Photo courtesy South Dakota State Historical Society)
