"Independence Day Grand Fourth of July Celebration at Oelrichs, S.D.," 1890

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Artifact Overview

The citizens of Oelrichs, South Dakota, celebrated the Fourth of July in 1890 with races, a baseball game, speeches, and a celebratory ball. A morning procession featured a band, local officials, and a group of Lakota (Sioux) led by Mahpíya Lúta (Red Cloud). Mahpíya Lúta, who successfully fought against the United States in the 1860s and later advocated for peace, was also one of the featured speakers.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Program (Document)

Date Made

1890

Subject Date

1890

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2006.33.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6.25 in
Width: 4.125 in