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A dream in motion: Expanding the vision of black history in South Dakota

Director has high hopes for museum at Washington Pavilion

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Feb 11, 2025
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Zechariah Van Harris III, president and curator of the South Dakota African American History Museum housed at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science in Sioux Falls on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Barry Amundson / for Sioux Falls Live)

SIOUX FALLS – Zechariah Van Harris III has a dream.

Well, lots of dreams, for the future of the South Dakota African American History Museum where he serves as president and curator.

Many people visiting the Washington Pavilion in downtown Sioux Falls probably walked right past the museum while attending a performance or visiting the facility.

That’s because it’s in one of the first floor hallways and is rather simple as it includes six glass-enclosed displays in the walls.

Content courtesy of SiouxFallsLive.com.

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I"ve been a reporter for moe than 50 years working at newspapers in the Upper Midwest. Currently I write part time for Sioux Falls Live news, sports and weather website.
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