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Grinnell Point and Swiftcurrent Lake from the Many Glacier Hotel
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Fifty-foot stainless steel sculpture honoring the cultures of the Lakota and Dakota peoples, featuring a star quilt motif and sweeping views of the Missouri River valley.

General Information

Hours:
Open daily, year-round
Fees:
Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed in the surrounding rest area and outdoor grounds when under control
Closest cities with hotels:
Chamberlain, SD (2 mi)
Seasons:
All year
Location:
www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dignity+of+Earth+and+Sky+Chamberlain+SD+57325" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Dignity of Earth and Sky, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Website:
travelsouthdakota.com

How to Get There

From Chamberlain (2 mi): Take Interstate 90 to the Chamberlain Welcome Center at mile marker 264.4 between exits 263 and 265, then follow signs to the sculpture overlooking the Missouri River.

Overview

Dignity (a.k.a. Dignity of Earth & Sky) is a sculpture on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota. The 50-foot (15.24 meter) high stainless steel statue by South Dakota artist laureate Claude Lamphere depicts an Indigenous woman in Plains-style dress receiving a star quilt. According to Lamphere, the sculpture honors the culture of the Lakota and Dakota peoples who are indigenous to South Dakota.

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