• PIERRE, S.D. - Historic artifacts and exhibits will be on display in the state Capitol Building in Pierre on Friday, Feb. 21, to mark the passage of the Enabling Act of 1889.
• The Enabling Act, signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on Feb. 22, 1889, authorized the Dakota Territory to split and allowed those in what would become South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Washington to proceed in seeking statehood. After meeting the requirements established in the Enabling Act, South Dakota's admission to the Union was formally granted by President Benjamin Harrison on Nov. 2, 1889.
• "This display commemorates a very important milestone in our journey to state

hood," said Gov. Dennis Daugaard. "As we continue to celebrate South Dakota's 125^th anniversary, I hope we will take the time to consider our past, how far we've come and where we can still improve."  
• Several artifacts from the Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society will be on display in the Capitol Rotunda from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. CST on Feb. 21, including:
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