Brad Tennant

Topics: American Old West, Discussion Leader, History, South Dakota

Community: Mitchell

Program Types: One Book South Dakota, Speakers Bureau

bradbtennant@outlook.com | (605) 216-4283

South Dakota and the Northern Plains
This is a versatile program focusing on a wide range of events associated with the history of South Dakota and the northern Great Plains. As a long-time Speakers Bureau scholar, Tennant has developed and shared numerous presentations on a variety of topics, often based on a sponsoring group’s interests. Organizations interested in a specific topic need only contact Tennant, and arrangements can be made. Programs can be adapted for any audience.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition
This program can easily be adjusted to cover various aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition depending on a group’s specific interest (e.g., South Dakota legacy, American Indians, wildlife, military, food/nutrition, medicine, members, et cetera). The program can be adapted for any audience.

The Arikara
This program includes the history and culture of the Arikara, their role in intertribal trade, the impact of disease, their encounter with Lewis and Clark, and their conflicts with the U.S. government from 1807 to the 1820s. The program can be adapted for any audience.