Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society - 105 Olivet Ave SE, De Smet, SD 57231 - 605-854-3383
October 3rd, 2026
Starts at 12:00 pm, ends at 12:00 pm
Inside Laura's Surveyors' House
A Special One-Day Event
Saturday October 3, 2026 • 12:00 Noon Only
Step inside history and experience one of Laura Ingalls Wilder's most memorable De Smet homes in a whole new way!
Join us for Inside Laura's Surveyors' House, an exclusive event featuring a dramatic reading of the chapter from By the Shores of Silver Lake describing the Ingalls family's move into the Surveyors' House. Hear Laura's story come to life while standing in the very home where those cherished memories took place.
Your special event admission also includes:
* Guided Tour with dramatic reading in the Surveyors' House
* Hot cider and cookies in the Gift Shop
* Laura-themed Trivia Scavenger Hunt with prizes
* Corncob doll making
* Special Cemetery Tour
* Admission to the Museum Exhibit (an $8 value)
* 10% Off Store Purchases
Special Event Pricing
Adults: $28
Children: $15
Seniors (65+): 10% discount
Military with ID: 10% discount
This special package is available only with the 12:00 noon tour on the First Saturday of October.
Space is limited, so don't miss this unique opportunity to step into Laura's world, enjoy exclusive activities, and celebrate De Smet's rich pioneer heritage.
"Come inside Laura's Surveyors' House and experience history where the story happened."
