Old Fort Meade Cavalry Museum

Effective August 18th, 2020, when the museum re-opens some changes have been established per VA guidance. Masks are required for all visitors and staff.

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday, Monday: CLOSED

The following CDC and VA Guidance for visitors:

1. 10 visitors at a time (unless family)

2. Social Distancing of 6 feet apart

3. Face Masks are REQUIRED!

4. Hand Sanitizer and Hand Washing available

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Upcoming Events

Museum Officially Opens

The Fort Meade Museum officially opens for the season. June 2nd - September 30th, modified hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.

Fort Meade in the News

Governor, VA Secretary tour Ft. Meade VA Medical Center - KNBN NewsCenter1STURGIS, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem, along with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie, were in Sturgis Wednesday visiting the Fort Meade VA Medical Center. Wilkie and Noem toured the facility in the morning to meet one-on-one with veterans receiving care. 90 percent of Black Hills-area veterans visit the Fort Meade clinic, which has one of the highest ratings...

Elliott family honored for their philanthropySTURGIS | The late Albert and Laverne Elliott continue to give back to their adopted hometown, more than 60 years after choosing Sturgis and the Black Hills out of a

Breaking up a cross burning near Fort MeadeIf you’ve never had a chance to visit the Old Fort Meade Museum, there are some treasures to see. Every time I go through it, I learn something new and

Memorial Day programs set for MondayMemorial Day events in the Black Hills will pay tribute to all United States servicemen and women who have died while on active duty. The following observances will take place

Fort Meade was the first military institution to play the National AnthemThe National Anthem isn't quite typically heard anymore on TV these days other than sporting events...but some of us can remember hearing it right before the local TV station ended it's broadcast for the day...Well, the anthem has risen again.