Shakespeare Garden
Wessington Springs, South Dakota
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In observance of our state's centennial in 1989, The Shakespeare Garden Society of Wessington Springs, a not-for-profit corporation, was established to purchase, restore, maintain and improve the Shakespeare Garden and Anne Hathaway Cottage, a project begun in 1927 by husband and wife professors at Wessington Springs Seminary.
Funds obtained from membership dues, donations, grants and various events continue to finance the work of the Society, along with countless hours of volunteer labor. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Anne Hathaway Cottage is the only thatched roof building in South Dakota and the Shakespeare Garden are the state's oldest.
The Cottage and Garden are the site of teas, tours, Maypole Dance, one-act
plays, Christmas event, and even weddings. The Garden is open during daylight
hours and the Cottage is open daily 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. June-August
or by appointment.
Located at 501 Alene Ave N
(When entering Wessington Springs go north on Dakota Ave to 6th Street,
west 3 blocks, south 1 block)
Hours:
Garden open during daylight hours
Cottage open 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.during summer months or by appointment
Group tours or English tea may be arranged in advance by
calling (605) 539-1529.
~ This site is sponsored by Venture Communications ~
This site was created by Laci Hettinger.