Tea Area Historical Society

02/12/2026

It is with great sadness that the members of the Tea Area Historical Society (TAHS) inform the community of the passing of Verlyss Jacobson. Verlyss was a long-time beloved educator who was also an advocate of TAHS and Tea's rich history. Verlyss will be greatly missed, but her influence on hundreds of students and her role as a local historian will be long remembered and cherished. TAHS sends condolences to the Jacobson family.

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11/01/2025

Have you seen the Tea Area Museum building or heard of the Tea Area Historical Society and would like to know more about the museum or the society? Well, we have great news for you! There will be an Open House on Sunday, November 2, between 1:30-3:30 pm at the museum. The Open House is open to the public. Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors.

09/03/2025

Since school is back in session, State Fair is over for 2025, and Labor Day weekend is history, it is time to start scheduling fall activities.
The Tea Area Historical Society is hosting a craft fair at the Tea Community Center on October 4th from 10 am to 4 pm. We hope to see you there.
Also, (and this is very important!) if anyone is interested in having a booth, please get in touch with Maria Woessner ASAP by text at 605-214-2932 or email at [email protected] for more information.

08/07/2025

Purple Heart Day, August 7, honors men and women wounded or killed in action while serving in the United States military. On August 7, 1782, George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit, which became known as the Purple Heart Medal in 1932. The Tea Area Museum has artifacts from area military personnel.

08/01/2025

It is finally the weekend! We hope that you didn’t have any storm damage this week.
It is now time to plan fun things. The Tea Area Historical Society is hosting a craft fair at the Tea Community Center on October 4th from 10 am to 4 pm. Yes, it is a few months away, but we wanted you to get the craft fair on your calendar because we hope to see you there.
Also, (and this is very important!) if anyone is interested in having a booth, please contact Maria Woessner As Soon As Possible by text at 605-214-2932 or email at [email protected] for more information. Hope your weekend is great!

07/21/2025

Mark your calendar! The Tea Area Historical Society is hosting a craft fair at the Tea Community Center on October 4th from 10 am to 4 pm.
If anyone is interested in having a booth, please contact Maria Woessner by text at 605-214-2932 or email at [email protected] for more information.

Have you toured Tea Area Museum? The museum has many wonderful artifacts representing the history of the community. What is your favorite exhibits in the Museum?

05/26/2025

Remembering and honoring on this Memorial Day those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to you and your family from the Tea Area Historical Society.

11/30/2024

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. What was the most traditional food on your table this year and what was your favorite item?
If you are in an after Thanksgiving shopping mood and trying to think of a special gift for a person who loves history and Tea, SD, (or something special for yourself), the Time for Tea book could be the best answer. For more details, email [email protected] with your address or message us on Facebook with your email address and mailing address.

11/15/2024

Have your driven by the Tea Area Museum and wondered what was inside? The Museum is filled with many interesting artifacts of the area's history. Some of the items in the Museum are band related.
If you would like to learn more about the history of Tea and the people who were part of the history of Tea, you would probably enjoy the book on Tea's history.
The Tea Area Historical Society is selling the book, TIME FOR TEA. The book has more than 400 pages and has hundreds of photographs of Tea, South Dakota.
The cost of the book is as follows:
$10 for soft cover + postage
$15 for hard cover + postage
For more information, contact [email protected]. Please include your mailing address and phone number.