BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Humanities Council are proud to present the second Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Roadshow, a dynamic event series that encourages older people to explore the wisdom they have gained.
This exciting initiative highlights the power of collaboration, as SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Humanities Council partner with community organizations dedicated to enhancing quality of life in South Dakota.
Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist, and Molly Barari, South Dakota Humanities Scholar, will travel to seven communities from June 2-6, 2025. Participating communities are:
- Vermillion, June 2 at 10 a.m. CDT
- Chamberlain, June 3 at 9:30 a.m. CDT
- Mitchell, June 3 at 2 p.m. CDT
- Huron, June 4 at 9:30 a.m. CDT
- Brookings, June 4 at 2 p.m. CDT
- Aberdeen, June 5 at 1:30 p.m. CDT *this event has been cancelled
- Lemmon, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. MDT
These workshops engage and inspire attendees through a combination of educational content and writing. Brown and Barari create a learning environment that encourages students to explore their life experiences. Participants will also learn how writing can help them cope during difficult or challenging times.
Brown said reflecting on the wisdom gained with age provides a valuable sense of perspective, gratitude and empowerment, allowing individuals to appreciate both life's joys and challenges, recognize their own resilience and share their insights to strengthen connections with others.
“This is the second offering of the Wisdom Writing Road Show. We encourage everyone to reserve their spot right way because the seats fill up fast,” Brown said. “It is a rewarding program that encourages everyone to see the wisdom they have gained.”
To ensure your spot at this must-attend event, contact the host organization in your community to RSVP and receive directions to the location. For a complete list of contact information, visit the SDSU Extension Events page and search “wisdom writing”.
For more information or to learn how bring a Wisdom Writing workshop to your community in 2026, contact Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist.
