The High Plains are rich with history. It is a region that was at the unique intersection of nearly every cultural and economic circumstance that shaped the American West. The center was founded to preserve this past, inform the present and interact with the visitors through the extensive collections, archives and live events.
The South Dakota Air and Space Museum is a fascinating aviation and aerospace museum located near Ellsworth Air Force Base in Box Elder, South Dakota. The South Dakota Air and Space Museum was established to showcase the rich history of aviation and aerospace in South Dakota and the contributions of Ellsworth Air Force Base to the field of military aviation.