The Verendrye Museum, located in the old American Legion Hall building, is named after two French explorers, Louis and Chevalier Verendrye, who spent a portion of the early 1700s canvassing the upper section of the Missouri River.

Since 1968, the Verendrye Museum has served as the final resting place for a variety of artifacts from South Dakota's early history, including a plaque left by the Verendyre brothers that claimed the Missouri River for France. The Verendyre museum is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year. Off-season visits can be arranged with the museum staff.

Address: Verendrye Museum , 115 Deadwood St., Fort Pierre, SD 57532, Phone: 605-223-7690

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