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Vermillion Literary Project |
USD, Dakota Hall 212 |
414 E. Clark Street |
Vermillion, SD 57069 |
phone: 605-677-5229 |
fax: 605-677-5298 |
projlit@usd.edu |
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Vermillion Literary Project Poetry Festival:
Maps and Other Information
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Old Main: location for VLP Poetry Festival Registration, Readings, and Workshops |
Coffee Shop Gallery: Location of VLP Poetry Slam (24 W. Main Street, Vermillion)
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A print-friendly map of the campus of the University of South Dakota (the main site of the VLP Poetry Festival) is available at http://www.usd.edu/aboutU/campusPrint.cfm. You can also find driving directions from your location to Vermillion at http://www.usd.edu/events/directions.cfm (or go to http://mapquest.com).
For information about the city of Vermillion, please visit the Vermillion Chamber of Commerce web site at http://www.vermillionchamber.com/. For a weather forecast for the Vermillion area, visit the National Weather Service web site.
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Some sites of special interest:
- The National Music Museum
Internationally known and respected, the unique National Music Museum and Center for Study of the History of Musical Instruments includes over 10,000 American, European, and non-Western musical instruments.
University of South Dakota, south side of main campus
corner of Clark and Yale Streets
http://www.usd.edu/smm
- Old Main / Oscar Howe Gallery
The U's oldest building, recently restored, featuring the largest collection anywhere of works by renowned American Indian artist Oscar Howe, who taught at the U. for many years.
University of South Dakota (center of campus)
Oscar Howe Gallery: http://www.usd.edu/cfa/Art/UniversityGalleries/oscarhowegallery.cfm
- W. H. Over Museum
This museum contains the state's largest collection of natural and cultural history and features a special Lewis and Clark exhibit.
1110 Ratingen Street (north of the main campus)
http://www.usd.edu/whover/
- Spirit Mound (Paha Wakan)
A site of spiritual significance to many American Indians, that Lewis and Clark visited.
Approximately six miles north of Vermillion on Highway 19. Wear your walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
http://www.usd.edu/engl/milton/smphoto.cfm
- Buffalo Run Winery and Bed-and-Breakfast
Vermillion boasts a winery, complete with wine tastings and tours. There is also a bed-and-breakfast, with private dining, and a scenic view.
1500 West Main Street
605-624-4500
http://www.buffalorunwinery.com/
- Austin-Whittemore House Museum
One of the oldest homes in Vermillion, featuring 1883 Italian villa architecture. Many local historical items of interest.
15 Austin Street, downtown Vermillion
605-624-8266
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