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The holidays are coming!

7/20/2019

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Tree & Trains is just around the corner.




A few of our exhibits from years past...

Photos by Erica Harvey
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and the WINNER is...

8/30/2015

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and the winner is...
Gerald Baldwin from South Dakota!

The South Dakota State Railroad Museum would like to congratulate Gerald on his win. We will be in contact with you again next week to final your prize. The Board also wants to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who purchased raffle tickets and who attended our Hobo Nights fundraiser, your support means the world to us and our mission. With your generosity our first annual raffle and fundraiser show was a success! What shall we raffle off next year?

The 10 Finalists listed in the order they were pulled are below.
  1. Becky Lynn, NE (not present, Curtis Tyler stood in)
  2. Gerald Baldwin, SD (not Present, Rick Mills stood in)
  3. Todd Eddy, SD
  4. Wayne Lang, SD (not present, Sharon Piper stood in)
  5. Leroy Hoff, SD
  6. Jerry Wright, SD
  7. Pat Wright, SD
  8. Brent Nuttall, Canada (not present, Dwight Edstrom stood in)
  9. Gary Holzinger, IA (not present, Adam Harvey stood in. Gary choose to auction his seat)
    1. June Johnson, SD won Gary's seat
  10. Judy Hodson, CA
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Who's ready for next year?

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Our Admin. Asst. Erica just got back from the Canadian Rockies.

7/23/2015

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Still on the fence about buying a ticket?

Next Tuesday, July 28th, head over to the SDSRM for a FREE presentation on the amazing sights you can see in Jasper and Banff National Park, plus learn some history about the Canadian railways.

WHO: Erica Lane Photography (Erica our assistant)
WHAT: Photo Presentation on the Canadian Rockies
WHERE: South Dakota State Railroad Museum
WHEN: July 28th 6-8pm
WHY: To share images of her recent trips to Banff and Jasper
COST: Free

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For those of you that were unaware... our Administrative Assistant , Erica, took off for a few weeks to the Canadian Rockies to take pictures. While having lunch at an old refurbished train station in Lake Louise a cargo trained pulled in to allow another such train to pass. If Erica had walked over sooner she could have even walked inside the engine, but by the time she realized tourists were being allowed a quick tour all she had time for was a  picture; enough to make Rick jealous right?

Did you know many of the locations Erica visited, you too
can visit if you win this years 2015 Train Raffle Prize!

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Tickets for the raffle are $100 and
only 1,000 are being sold.

Call 605/574-9000 to buy your ticket today!

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8th Annual Hill City Railroad Memorabilia and Antiques Show March 21 and 22

2/10/2015

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A Christmas Tradition – TREES AND TRAINS 2014

11/1/2014

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Annual Train Show and Christmas Celebration
Wonderfully decorated Christmas trees * Operating Scale Model Trains
Train-related Art, Gifts and Treasures * Historic Exhibits
Local Artists on Select Dates * Holiday Fun for All Ages


November 28th through December 28th, 2014

Friday, December 12   10am-4pm

*Saturday, December 13   10am-6pm
: Burlington Northern Heritage Day
Sunday, December 14   12-4pm

Friday, December 19   10am-4pm

*Saturday, December 20   10am-6pm
: Chicago and North Western Day
*Sunday, December 21   10am-6pm


Monday, December 22   10am-4pm

*Tuesday, December 23
10am-7pm

December 24 and 25
: CLOSED – MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Friday, December 26   10am-4pm

Saturday, December 27  10am-4pm

Sunday, December 28   12-4pm


* 1880 TRAIN Holiday Express Trains operating (Train times/reservations call 605-574-2222)

Admission – Adults – $5 each * 12 and under – FREE

 

Video from KNBN-TV interview with Rick Mills – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAFB9hjnczA


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Thank You All So Much! CHEW-CHOO BBQ and Concert a GREAT Success!

9/24/2014

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Artist Dede Farrar poses with her magnificent donated
acrylic original – Prairie Flight – purchased in the live
auction by Kelly Bail of Buffalo, South Dakota.

Thanks to all that attended and sponsored our FIRST Annual Chew-Choo BBQ and Concert!

What can I say? Great Food, Great Friends, Great Music, Great Auction Items, and Great Weather – AMEN! Smiles for Miles – Just another thing that we strive for here at the SDSRM. THANK YOU to our great chefs Bob, Moni, John and Kris, our helpers from the Hill City Boys and Girls Club, our amazing musical talents Hank and Kenny, and also to our event sponsors and donors- SD WHEAT GROWERS, BNSF Railway, RCP&E Railroad, SD Arts Council, Coca-Cola, Action Mechanical, Great Western Tire, and Time Tool and Equipment.
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Please Save The Date! CHEW-CHOO BBQ and CONCERT September 21st

8/29/2014

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Call for your tickets to a great afternoon of BBQ food, Music by South Dakota performing legends Hank Harris and Kenny Putnam, Live and silent auction action, FREE admission to the Museum, Fun entertainment for the family, and an exciting announcement about an unprecedented SDSRM promotion scheduled for 2015! YOUR ticket is only $25 for Adults – Kids 10 and under are FREE with a paid adult.

You are invited to dress in your favorite railroad attire – All Aboard!
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FREE DAYS at the Museum – Hill City Antiques Weekend Mar. 1 and 2

2/11/2014

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What: Free Days, Rail Memorabilia Seminar, Members Sale at the Railroad Museum
When: Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2
Where: South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Time: Saturday – 9:00am to 5:00pm; Rail Memorabilia Program 1:00pm
Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
Contact info: Rick Mills, 605-574-9000

What: 7th Annual Hill City Antique Sale and Evaluation Days
When: Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2
Where: Hill City Senior Center
Time: Saturday – 9:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
Contact and table info: Pat Belczak, 605-574-2821

The South Dakota State Railroad Museum is proud to announce the dates for its Free Admission Days and Railroad Show on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 as a part of Hill City’s Annual Antiques Show and Appraisals Weekend.

The Museum will be participating in the event on Saturday with FREE admission on both days with FREE magazines and other railroad items donated by Museum members. A railroad memorabilia identification program conducted by Museum Director Rick Mills and local rail experts will be held on Saturday at 1:00pm. The public is encouraged to bring model trains and railroad related items to the Museum to show and learn more about their history.

In addition to the Museum’s activities, the Hill City Senior Center will host the Antique Sale and Antiques Appraisal Days. The public is invited to visit to bring items for the professional appraisers to evaluate and offer other information on antiques and family treasures, and shop at the tables of our guest vendors coming in from around the region. A donation of $3 per evaluated item will be collected at the door, with all proceeds to benefit the Hill City Senior Center. Coffee and brunch items will also be available, also with the proceeds going into the Center’s operating funds.

Admission is FREE to the public for both days at the Railroad Museum and at the Antiques Show.
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TREES AND TRAINS Christmas Exhibit is Wonderful!

11/14/2013

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Come Celebrate this Wonderful Season with Us!

Sunday, December 22
12-6pm

Monday, December 23
10am-6pm

Tuesday, December 24
MUSEUM CLOSED for CHRISTMAS EVE

Wednesday, December 25
MUSEUM CLOSED for CHRISTMAS DAY

Friday, December 27
10am-4pm

Saturday, December 28
10am-4pm

Sunday, December 29
12-4pm

Monday, December 30
10am-4pm

Tuesday, December 31
10am-3pm
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“An Affair to Remember” Gala – Fun for All That Attended!

8/9/2013

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AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
IS A GREAT SUCCESS!

An evening of elegance, romance, and memories will be remembered for years to come – THANK YOU to all that attended! What a fun evening!
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