WABAC Machine

Suzette is very good at finding unique things we should visit. In small print on the state map was reference to a museum in Freeman SD. The Heritage Museum looked interesting so off we go. We have the address plugged into the GPS and think we are golden. We see a sign for the turn for the museum, blinker on, slow down, oh shit, road closed. No Problem we have a GPS. We follow the directions and find ourselves at the Freeman Academy. No sign of the Museum. We drive around looking for something that might lead us in the right direction. We give up and ask for directions. It turns out we were in the right place, kinda, the museum is in a build behind the gymnasium. So we take the ladies directions and arrive at the museum. Looks closed. But it isn't we are just the only folks to be visiting at that time.

Wow what a place, truly a rare find. Go to the link above for more information but put this on your Yankton SD list. Following are some pictures and there are more in our online album under Links sidebar.

Indian 4

Yes there is farm equipment

1927 Lincoln Page BiPlane

Hosiery knitting machine

Centrifuge

Phone booth

Stuff, that display in the foreground is buttons

There are several buildings also open for viewing. I think we spent the most time in the Deckert House. This house has a unique Russian Oven and chimney. You can learn more about the oven and heating system here. There is an area of the chimney that is used to smoke meats.

Why a Russian Oven in South Dakota? This area was settled by Russian Germans. I had no idea. Do an internet search for much more information.

After 2 or so hours in the museum it was time to eat. So off to the Prairie House Restaurant. We just had to have Chislic a local favorite. This reminded us of Spiedies that you find in the Binghamton NY area,.

The Chislics are all gone. These are BBQ Pork and BBQ Brisket. GOOD

Oh for those that don't remember Mr. Peabody's WABAC machine, click the link.