RAPID CITY, S.D. – A new exhibit at Rapid City City Hall is shining a light on the often-overlooked individuals who contributed to America’s fight for independence.
The free public display, located in the City Hall lobby through Oct. 19, is part of the E Pluribus Unum Educational Initiative hosted by the Black Hills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The exhibit focuses on African American and Native American patriots, influential women of the Revolutionary War era, and international supporters who played important roles in the American Revolution.
Organizers say the goal of the exhibit is to broaden public understanding of the diverse individuals who helped shape the nation’s history but have often been left out of traditional historical narratives.
Featured displays highlight notable figures and groups including Marquis de Lafayette, the Oneida Indian Nation, Phillis Wheatley, and Mercy Otis Warren. The exhibit also includes South Dakota’s America 250 commemorative quilt, which features hand-crafted representations of Revolutionary War-era flags and earned first-place honors in a national Daughters of the American Revolution competition.
Margie Rosario of the Black Hills Chapter of the DAR said the exhibit offers visitors an opportunity to learn about some of the Revolution’s “unsung heroes” as the nation continues commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
The exhibit is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 19 in the Rapid City City Hall lobby.
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