Established in 1997, the South Dakota Historical Society Press has made a commitment to produce books reflecting the rich and varied history of South Dakota and the region. In 2018, the Press was accepted as an affiliate member of the Association of University Presses. As part of the South Dakota State Historical Society, the Press preserves, researches, and promotes the evidence of South Dakota's colorful culture and heritage. For over fifteen years, the Press has been serving its readers and authors with new award-winning books, gaining a deserved reputation for publishing well-researched and scholarly books of the highest standard. The Press's catalog features an array of popular books that are both historically accurate and enjoyable to readers of all ages.
Cultural Heritage Center, South Dakota State Historical Society, Pierre. Chad Coppess
The South Dakota Historical Society Press aims to build on its reputation as it reaches into the future. Through the cultivation of new authors, the Press will continue to fulfill the needs of its readers, publishing books that complement the existing catalog. Already the Press is shining a spotlight on important tales and people of South Dakota through its children's series, entitled Prairie Tales, the South Dakota Biography Series, which features some of the most important and influential figures in the region's past, and the Historic Preservation Series, which showcases the state's architecture and built environment.
If you are a reader, please look through the South Dakota Historical Society Press's online catalog to search for a specific book and complete your order. Email orders@sdhspress.com or call (605) 773-6009 with any questions pertaining to your order.
If you are an author and have any questions after reviewing our submission guidelines, please email info@sdhspress.com.
If you are a distributor or bookseller, please review our online catalog and email orders@sdhspress.com or call (605) 773-6009 to request a review copy and discuss selling Press books.
