Tomorrow’s (Oct. 2, 2021) Family Fun Saturday Take-to-Make project at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre will feature a beady pheasant.
Pipe cleaners and beads are transformed into the South Dakota state bird, complete with a green head, red eye patch, white collar and colorful tail “feathers.”
Visitors can pick up a bag with the materials and instructions from 10-11:30 a.m. CDT (9-10:30 a.m. MDT), then take the project home to complete. In addition to the written instructions, project video instructions are posted on the museum’s website at https://history.sd.gov/museum/education.aspx.
To make sure there are enough bags, museum staff reserves the right to limit the number of bags any one person or group can take.
The ring-necked pheasant is native to Asia and was first brought to South Dakota in 1908. The bird’s colorful feathers make it easily recognizable as it makes its home on the South Dakota landscape. The pheasant became the state bird in 1943.
The museum is open for visitors. Hand sanitizer stations are set up throughout the gallery and visitors are encouraged to maintain a 6-foot distance as they enjoy the galleries.
There is free admission to the museum for all South Dakota residents and members of the South Dakota State Historical Society. Out-of-state adult visitors pay an $8 admission fee or $6 for out-of-state seniors 60 and older. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CDT (8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MDT) Monday through Saturday, and 1-4:30 p.m. CDT (12-3:30 p.m. MDT) on Sundays and most holidays. Call 605-773-3458 for more information about exhibits, special events, and upcoming activities. Call 605-773-6000 for information on becoming a member of the State Historical Society.
Photo credit South Dakota State Historical Society.
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